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The Kerrigans: A Texas Dynasty
THE MOST DANGEROUS

DUKE IN LONDON
William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone . . . . . . . . . .25
Decadent Dukes Society
POWDER BURN
A Will Tanner Western
Madeline Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone . . . . . . . . . .26
WHEN TO ENGAGE AN EARL
TO HELL AND BEYOND
Spinster House
Omnibus: The Hell Riders; Hard Road to Heaven

Mark Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
NEED YOU NOW

A Mile High Romance
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OKLAHOMA CITY
Nicole Helm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Kingpins
RETURN TO HUCKLEBERRY HILL
Clifford Spud Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Huckleberry Hill
BABY MOMMA 4
Jennifer Beckstrand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Nichelle Genovese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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Triple Crown Collection
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Marlon McCaulsky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
THROUGH YOUR EYES
TURNED OUT SAGA
A For Your Love Novel
Angel M. Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Shannyn Schroeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
A WEEKEND AFFAIR
BLUE HEAVEN, BLACK NIGHT

Heather Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
LIVE AND LET GROWL
The Best Way to Get Over One Man

Is To Get On Top Of Another
Noelle Vella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
A Melanie Travis Mystery
BLACK LOVE, WHITE LIES 2
Laurien Berenson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
A BWWM Romance
LAST SUMMER
Genesis Woods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Holly Chamberlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
BURN FOR ME
Phoenix Fire Novel
Cynthia Eden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
DEATH BY VANILLA LATTE

A Bookstore Cafe Mystery
Alex Erickson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
MARRIAGE IS PURE MURDER

A Blossom Valley Mystery
Staci McLaughlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
ONE FETE IN THE GRAVE

A Liv and Di In Dixie Mystery
Vickie Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
UNTIL I SAW YOUR SMILE

J.J. Murray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
MOST WANTED
Kiki Swinson, Nikki Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
THE PERFECT DECEPTION

The Shady Sisters Trilogy
Lutishia Lovely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
FORGIVE ME
Daniel Palmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
EDEN
An Archer and Bennett Thriller
Candice Fox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S | JUNE 2017
Sally MacKenzie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Z E B R A M A S S M A R K E T | JUNE 2017
BEYOND REASON
Kat Martin
Its New York Times bestselling author Kat Martin with all the romantic
tension readers love, but with more suspense than ever. Her new standalone novel raises chills as danger stalks a woman determined to make it
in a mans world.
KEY SELLING POINTS
This is a standalone novel that will
appeal to fans of Lisa Jackson,
Nancy Bush and Heather Graham
as well as Kats core fans of
romantic suspense readers.
All of the books in Kat Martins
Against, Brodies of Alaska and
BOSS, Inc. series have hit the top
20 on the New York Times printed
bestseller list, demonstrating
Martins continued long-term
popular appeal.
Readers are increasingly drawn
to brand name authors they can
trust, and Kat Martin has never
been better. With the successes
of fellow authors crossing over
into more mainstream thrillers
from romantic suspense, Kat
Martin is the latest to join this
exciting trend in female-driven
novels for the thriller audience,
which are growing rapidly in
the marketplace.
Category: Romantic Suspense

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4315-7
Price: $7.99/$8.99
Rights: World English
Pages: 400 Spine: 31/32 Pack: 48
Five weeks ago Carly Drake stood at her grandfathers grave. Now shes burying Drake
Truckings top driver, and the cops have no leads on the hijacking or murder. Faced with
bankruptcy, phone threats and the fear of failure, Carly has to team up with the last man
she wants to oweLincoln Cain.
Cain is magnetic, powerful, controllingand hiding more than one secret. He promised
Carlys granddad hed protect her. The old man took a chance on him when he was nothing
but a kid with a record, and now hes the multi-millionaire owner of a rival firm.
But Lincs money cant protect Carly from the men wholl do anything to shut her down, or
the secrets behind Drake Trucking. If she wont sell out, the only way to keep her safe is to
keep her closeand fight like hell.
praise for kat martins romantic suspense novels

A high-octane mix of high stakes and high passion.Bookpage on Into the Whirlwind
Intense mystery and sensual love scenes will lure readers into this novel and not let go
until the final page is turned.Publishers Weekly on Against the Wild
Martin is synonymous with sexy suspense, and her new series promises to be the steamiest
yet.RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars for Into the Fury
A robust tale of suspense thats full of romance and intrigue.
Heroes & Heartbreakers on Into the Fury
The striking backdrop, steamy romance and page-turning mystery make for a perfect
summer read.SpaWeek on Against the Wild
Sales History:
zebra mass market
Into the Firestorm, 2/17 (978-1-4201-3904-4)
Into the Whirlwind, 6/16 (978-1-4201-3902-0)
Into the Fury, 2/16 (978-1-4201-3900-6)
Against the Tide, 6/15 (978-1-4201-3386-8
Authors Residence: Missoula, MT

eBook: 978-1-4201-4316-4
Juan Carlos
Kat Martin is the New York Times bestselling author of over seventy
novels, with sixteen million copies in print and editions published
in twenty-one countries. Her books have been nominated for the
prestigious RITA award and won both the Lifetime Achievement
and Reviewers Choice Awards from RT Book Reviews. A resident of
Missoula, Montana, Kat and her author husband, L.J. Martin, spend
their winters in Ventura, California. Visit Kat at katmartin.com.
MARKETING PLANS
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Online streaming radio advertising
Advance buzz campaign and pre-pub advertising
Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, Netgalley and Kensingtons kLovers program
Extensive blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach
Promotion at 2017 conferences and fan conventions
Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content and shareable images
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Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups and feature coverage
other novels by kat martin
2/17 (978-1-4201-3904-4)
6/16 (978-1-4201-3902-0)
2/16 (978-1-4201-3900-6)
6/15 (978-1-4201-3386-8
THE MOST DANGEROUS

DUKE IN LONDON
Decadent Dukes Society
Madeline Hunter
Three sinfully handsome dukes, three scores to settle, three hearts about
to meet their matchesall in one brilliant new series from New York
Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter, one of the most respected
names in historical romance.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Madeline Hunter is a New York
Times bestselling author known
for her witty, unforgettable voice
and her inventive storytelling.
There are over 6 million copies of
her books in print and of her 24
novels, 23 have been USA Today
bestsellers. She has been
translated into 14 languages.
Hunter is a two-time RITA Award
winner and has received seven
nominations for her work.
Madeline writes the Romance
Unlaced column for USA Today,
which appears twice a month and
exposes her on a regular basis to
a widening base of mainstream
and romance fans.
This book includes two tropes that
romance readers lovedashing,
dangerous Dukes and plots that
pull from Shakespearean plays.
This novel has a Taming of the
Shrew-esque plot, pitting a
handsome peer against a
headstrong, independent lady,
who refuses to be cowed by her
suitors persistence.
NOTORIOUS NOBLEMAN SEEKS WIFE

Name and title: Adam Penrose, Duke of Stratton.
Aliation: Londons elite Society of Decadent Dukes.
Family history: Scandalous.
Personality traits: Dark and brooding, with a thirst for revenge.
Ideal romantic partner: A woman of means, with beauty and brains,
willing to live with reckless abandon.
Desire: Clara Cheswick, gorgeous daughter of an earl.
FAINT OF HEART NEED NOT APPLY
Clara may be the woman Stratton wants, but theres one problem: shes far more interested
in publishing her womens journal than getting marriedespecially to a man said to be
dead-set on vengeance. Though, with her nose for a story, Clara wonders if his desire for
justice is sincerealong with his incredibly unnerving intention to be her husband. If her
weak-kneed response to his kiss is any indication, falling for Stratton clearly comes with
a cost. But who knew courting danger could be such exhilarating fun?
praise for the previous works

of madeline hunter
[An] exquisitely crafted love story by one of the romance genres masters.Booklist
A rash, adventure seeking heroine and an honorable, take charge hero clash splendidly as
passions blazeto the delight of all concerned.Library Journal
Intelligent and memorableWith its tangy dialogue, Pride and Prejudice themes, bits of
mystery and nefarious characters, readers may be reminded of Jane Austen.
RT Book Reviews (Top Pick)
Hunterspins the intrigues of an enterprising bastard son and a resourceful artist to
delightful eect in this excellent launch.Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
Stellarhits all the literary marks. Hunters eortlessly elegant writing exudes a wicked
sense of wit; her characterization is superbly subtle, and the sexual chemistry she cooks up
between her deliciously independent heroine and delightfully sexy hero is
pure passion.Booklist (Starred Review)
Category: Historical Romance

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4390-4
Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World
Authors Residence:
Pittsburgh, PA
Sales History:
jove books paperback
The Wicked Duke
5/16 (978-0-51515-518-1)
Tall, Dark & Wicked
10/15 (978-0-51515-517-4)
His Wicked Reputation
3/15 (978-0-51515-516-7)
eBook: 978-1-4201-4391-1
Madeline Hunter is the New York Times bestselling author of more

than two dozen historical romances. A two-time RITA Award winner
whose Romance Unlaced column for USA Today has earned her
legions of new fans, she lives in Pennsylvania with her family, and can
be found on the web at madelinehunter.com.
MARKETING PLANS
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Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, Netgalley and Kensingtons kLovers program
Advance national buzz campaign and pre-pub advertising
Extensive blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach
Kensington New Series marketing campaign
Heavy promotion at 2017 conferences and fan conventions
Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content and shareable images
WHEN TO ENGAGE AN EARL

Spinster House
Sally MacKenzie
Filled with witty humor, swoony pastoral Regency passion, and the
unmistakable antics of a matchmaking cat, the third novel in Sally
MacKenzies delightful Spinster House series sees the final Spinster meet
her matchand finally reveals the truth behind the Spinster House curse!
KEY SELLING POINTS
What To Do With A Duke, book
one in MacKenzie's Spinster
House series, was chosen by both
Amazon and B&N as their Best of
the Month category picks.
Spinsters, as in Tessa Dares
bestselling Spindle Cove series
(Avon) are a favorite with
romance readers, combining the
intelligent heroines they love with
the romance they crave.
Sallys novels are always well
reviewed. Her The Duchess of
Love novella was nominated for a
RITA in 2013, and MacKenzie's
Bedding Lord Ned was chosen as
one of Booklists Top 10
Romances for 2012.
Publicity outreach for reviews,
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Blog tour and ongoing
blogger outreach
Miss Jane Wilkinson couldnt be more delighted when her two best friends marry, creating
a much-desired vacancy at the Spinster House. For the first time in her twenty-eight years,
Jane can be free of her annoying older brother and enjoy complete solitudewith the exception
of the Spinster House cat, Poppy. If only Janes unruly thoughts didnt keep drifting to
handsome Alex, Earl of Evans, in the most un-spinster like waysThough jilted once and
fiercely independent at heart, Alex has always intended to marry and raise a family. Now that
his two closest friends have tied the knot, he is more determined than ever to find a wife. If
only it wasnt the intriguing Miss Jane Wilkinson that his heartas well as the rest of him
desired, as she appears utterly uninterested in marriage. Now if he can only convince her to
give up her beloved Spinster House in favor of a far more pleasurable homein his arms
praise for sally mackenzies spinster house series

MacKenzies romances are always a delight to read, filled as they are with feisty females
and the brawny, brainy, often befuddled men who love them.
Booklist, Starred Review for How to Manage a Marquess
A humorous, mayhem-filled romantic comedy. Replete with subtle sexual innuendos
and poignancy, as well as captivating characters, this story introduces the reader to an
independent, all-knowing matchmaking feline. Sit back and enjoy this fast-paced
delightful read.RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars for What to Do with a Duke
A masterful mlange of Regency romance pleasures. The small English town setting of
Loves Bridge vibrates with heritable curses, tension between social castes and the insatiable
longings of its beguiling inhabitants.BookPage on What to Do with a Duke
Mischievous children and a mysterious feline provide warm, chaotic touches.
Publishers Weekly on What to Do with a Duke
USA Today bestselling author and RITA finalist Sally MacKenzie writes funny, sexy
romances set in Regency England. Her novels have been translated into ten languages
worldwide and ALAs Booklist has selected two of her novels as Top Ten Romances of
the Year. A Washington, D.C. native, she lives with her family in suburban Maryland.
Please visit her online at SallyMackenzie.com.
MARKETING PLANS
ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-3716-3
Authors Residence: Suburban
Maryland (near Washington, D.C.)
Sales History:
zebra mass market
How to Manage a Marquess
5/16 (978-1-4201-3714-9)
What To Do With A Duke
9/15 (978-1-4201-3712-5)
Loving Lord Ash
3/14 (978-1-4201-2323-4)
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Kensingtons kLovers program
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eBook: 978-1-4201-3717-0
NEED YOU NOW

A Mile High Romance
Nicole Helm
MARKETING PLANS
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and fan conventions
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and Fresh Voices
marketing campaigns
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content and shareable images
Email marketing and
eNewsletter promotions
Cross-promotion between Zebra
print Mile High Romances (Mess
With Me, 9/17 and Want You
More, 12/17) and Lyrical Press
eBook Gallagher & Ivy series (So
Wrong It Must Be Right, 3/17 and
So Bad It Must Be Good, 8/17).
eBooks will include teasers for
both print and eBook series.
Featuring the lives and loves of the hunky, flannel-clad Evans brothers,
owners of an outdoor guide company in the majestic Rocky Mountains,
this first installment in the Mile High Romance series is perfect for
readers who love the sparks, humor, and down-to-earth charm of
small-town contemporaries like Jill Shalvis Cedar Ridge and Susan
Mallerys Fools Gold series.
Hes mountain-tough. Shes city-smart. The sparks are about to fly
Nestled in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, Gracely was once a booming Colorado
mining town. No one knows that better than Brandon Evans. His father's company kept
the town thriving for yearsuntil Brandon threatened to expose his illegal practices and drove
him away. Everyone blames Brandon and his brother for turning Gracely into a ghost
town, but the tenacious residents cling to a long-held legend about the lands healing powers.
And Brandon has a plan to spin that legend into reality by teaming up with his brothers to
open Mile High Adventures, a company oering restorative Rocky Mountain vacations
Lilly Preston took a leap of faith and moved to Gracely a year ago to save her nephew from
an abusive situation. She would do anything for him, even sacrifice her glamorous job.
Reluctantly, the former PR hot shot takes a job at the ruggedly handsome Evans brothers
Mile High Adventures. Brandon thinks PR is pointless and Lilly is completely clueless
when it comes to the outdoorswhich is exactly why they need each otherin ways neither
ever imagined.
praise for nicole helm

Sharp, funny, and sinfully sexyNicole Helm is my favorite new author!
Maisey Yates, New York Times bestselling author
Helm delves into the depths of her characters emotions, revealing their foibles and
making them incredibly human. With plenty of sexual tension and scintillating love
scenes, this romance is a true page-turner.Publishers Weekly on Rebel Cowboy
Nicole Helm grew up with her nose in a book and a dream of becoming a writer. Luckily,
after a few failed career choices, a husband, and two kids, she got to pursue that dream.
Nicole writes down-to-earth contemporary romances about people finding themselves and
finding love in the process. She lives with her husband and two young sons in Missouri. Visit
her online at NicoleHelm.com or find her on twitter @nicolethelm.
KEY SELLING POINTS

Category: Contemporary Romance
ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4276-1
Nicole Helm is a talented and prolific author who is quickly

gaining influential fans within the romance community. In
addition to her Mile High Romance series, she is writing the
Gallagher & Ivy series for Lyrical Press, as well as other
series for Harlequin and Sourcebooks.
Sales History:
lyrical press ebook
So Wrong It Must Be Right
3/17 (978-1-60183-962-6)
Kensington will release all three books in this series

between June and December 2017, a rapid schedule that
allows for cross-promotion between the titles and an
extended marketing campaign.
Authors Residence:
St. Charles, MI
eBook: 978-1-4201-4277-8
RETURN TO HUCKLEBERRY HILL

Huckleberry Hill
Jennifer Beckstrand
KEY SELLING POINTS

Beckstrand excels in combining
humor, engaging plots, and
unforgettable characters with
simple messages of growing
faith through love.
Booklist named Huckleberry
Hearts a Top 10 Inspirational
Fiction Novel of the Year.
Beckstrands Huckleberry
Summer (6/14) was both a RITA
Award finalist and a RT Reviewers
Choice Award nominee.
Jennifer Beckstrands writing will
also appear in the 2017 anthologies
Amish Brides (6/17) and The
Amish Christmas Candle (10/17).
When it comes to matchmaking, Huckleberry Hills unstoppable Amish

octogenarians Anna and Felty Helmuth are always up to mischief. What
could be more fun than throwing two young people together to see if
sparks ignite? And with plenty of grown-up grandchildren to find matches
for, the Helmuths may just turn Huckleberry Hill into the most romantic
spot in Wisconsin.
Reuben Helmuth is plenty bitter. John King, his best friendor so he thoughtis engaged
to the girl Reuben loved. Humiliated, Reuben flees from Ohio to his grandparents home
on Huckleberry Hill, where he knows hell find comfort. Hes enjoying wallowing in
his miseryuntil Johns sister, Fern, shows up. She wont stop pestering Reuben about
forgivenessor trying to help him find love again. Yet Ferns eorts only reawaken Reubens
long-buried feelingsfor her.
With her brother too ashamed to face Reuben, its fallen to Fern to help mend fences. But
as she and the Helmuths do all they caneven organizing a knitting club event filled
with eligible girlsit may take one more challenge to inspire Reuben to forget his heartache,
recognize his own blunders, and embrace the true love thats right in front of him
praise for jennifer beckstrands amish romances

Along with a heartwarming romance, [Huckleberry Hill] oers a well-researched glimpse
into the customs of the Amish, their close-knit family life and traditions.
Country Woman on Huckleberry Hill
Absolutely darling[Beckstrands] writing sparkles.
The Idaho Statesman on Huckleberry Summer
A wonderful-gute novel that celebrates womens resourceful strength and pluck
Delightfully sweet.Publishers Weekly, Starred Review for Sweet As Honey
Category: Inspirational Romance

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4411-6
Authors Residence:
Centervile, Utah
Beckstrands gentle love story is brimming with every day details about the Amish way of
life, making it a sweet treat for fans of Beverly Lewis and Wanda Brunstetter.
Booklist on Huckleberry Hearts
Jennifer Beckstrand is the award-winning and bestselling author of The Matchmakers
of Huckleberry Hill, Forever After in Apple Lake and The Honeybee Sisters series. She and
her husband have been married for thirty-one years, and she has four daughters, two sons,
and four adorable grandchildren, whom she spoils rotten. Readers can visit her online at
jenniferbeckstrand.com.
eBook: 978-1-4201-4412-3
Sales History:
zebra mass market
Like a Bee to Honey,
9/16 (978-1-4201-4024-8)
Huckleberry Hearts,
12/15 (978-1-4201-3653-1)
Huckleberry Harvest,
6/15 (978-1-4201-3651-7)
Huckleberry Spring,
2/15 (978-1-4201-3649-4)
MARKETING PLANS
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and feature coverage

Kensington Bouquet marketing campaign
and outreach to Christian readers
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kLovers program

advertising, giveaways, bonus content
and shareable images
Cross-promotion with Amish Brides
anthology (Kensington TP, 6/17)
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The Ghost Falls Series
Sarah Hegger
The first in Sarah Heggers exciting new Ghost Falls Series set in
small-town Utah, where everything old is new again, secrets dont keep
for longand love turns up in the most unexpected places.
KEY SELLING POINTS

Sarah Hegger brings a bright,
fresh voice to contemporary
romance with her compellingly
realistic characters and her
willingness to tackle weighty
real-life issues.
For Pippa Turner theres only one place to go when her life self-destructs on national TV
home to Ghost Falls, and her overly dramatic but supremely loving grandmother,
Philomene. If anyone will understand how Pippa's hit makeover show was sabotaged by her
vengeful ex, its Phi. But shes not the only one whos happy to see herand Pippa cant help
but wonder if Matt Evans, her gorgeous high-school crush turned Phis contractor, is game
for a steamy close-up
Sarah Hegger also writes the Sir

Arthurs Legacy series of medieval
romance for Lyrical Press, which
broadens Sarahs exposure
beyond fans of contemporary
romance and raises her visibility.
Matt owes his whole career to Phi and her constant demands to embellish the gothically
ridiculous house he built for her. Getting to see red-headed, red-hot Pippa is a bonus,
especially now that shes no longer the troublesome teenager he remembers. Hes willing to
stay behind the scenes while she gives her own life a much-needed makeover, but not forever.
The chance to build something lasting between thembefore she can high-tail it back to
Hollywoodis going to the top of his to-do list
MARKETING PLANS
praise for sarah hegger and

her willow park romance series

Hegger continues to live up to her rapidly growing reputation for breathing fresh air into
the romance genre.RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on Nobodys Princess

through Goodreads, Netgalley and
Heggers characters have real chemistry, especially in the bedroom, and she tackles mental
illness with sensitivity and realism.Publishers Weekly on Nobodys Fool

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and promotions
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Cross-promotion with Becoming
Bella (Zebra MM, 10/2017)

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4243-3
Authors Residence:
Littleton, CO
Sarah Heggers voice is rich and witty and in a word, addictive.

Terri Osburn, author of the bestselling Anchor Island Series
Born British and raised in South Africa, Sarah Hegger suers from an incurable case of
wanderlust. Her match? A Canadian engineer, whose marriage proposal she accepted six
short weeks after they first met. Together theyve made homes in seven dierent cities across
three dierent continents (and back again once or twice). Mimicking her globetrotting
adventures, Sarahs career path began as a gainfully employed actress, drifted into public
relations, settled a moment in advertising, and eventually took root in the fertile soil of her
first love, writing. She currently lives in Colorado with her teenage daughters, two Golden
Retrievers and aforementioned husband. Visit her online at SarahHegger.com.
Sales History:
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Nobodys Princess
3/16 (978-1-4201-3743-9)
Nobodys Angel
4/15 (978-1-4201-3739-2)
Nobodys Fool
9/15 (978-1-4201-3741-5)
eBook: 978-1-4201-4244-0
Z E B R A S H O U T M A S S M A R K E T | JUNE 2017
THROUGH YOUR EYES

A For Your Love Novel
Shannyn Schroeder
Rising star Shannyn Schroeder returns with another book set in Chicago
around a boisterous Irish clan. Through Your Eyes, the third novel in the
For Your Love series, is a little gritty, a little messy, and a lot steamy!
KEY SELLING POINTS

The For Your Love novels all feature members of the OMalley
clan, a tight-knit Irish-American
family that readers first met in
Catch Your Breath (Lyrical, 7/14).
Deirdre Murphy has had her life planned for her since she was born: Work in her parents
noisy pub in rural Ireland. Live with her family until she marries. Marry her childhood
sweetheart ASAP, since hes decided sexy fun time should wait for marriage. None of it
excites her. But before her fate closes in, Deirdres got one last visit to her Chicago cousins
where she can spend her mornings in a peaceful bakery, keep to herself, and savor the space
she needsuntil she meets Tommy OMalley.
Contemporary romances set

around siblings are a very popular
trend. Shannyn Schroeder
provides a fresh spin on this idea
setting her series not in a small
town but in urban Chicago, which
gives the series a young, hip vibe
and allows the series to explore
the complex issues that arise from
big city living.
Tommy is as tough as his city and twice as ready to welcome her in. Hes covered in tattoos,
stays up half the night inking them on other people, and has a reputation for being good
with his hands. And hes heart-pounding, forgot-her-words, cant-stop-staring exciting.
Infused with humor and heart,

Shannyn Schroeder is ideal for
readers looking for complex,
authentic contemporary
romances with interconnecting
series characters.
A surprising, big-hearted romance.Kirkus Reviews on Under Your Skin
Tommy knows hes the opposite of everything Deirdre has prepared for. But to watch her set
herself free, hes willing to risk almost anything
praise for shannyn schroeder

Schroeder knows how to make readers care about her characters.Library Journal
Shannyn Schroeder is a former high school and middle school English teacher. She holds a
BA in English and MAs in Special Education and Gifted Education. She currently works as
an editor for an education company and juggles writing around her kids schedules. In her
spare time, Shannyn loves to bake and watches far too much TV, especially cop shows. She
started her first book on a dare from her husband and has never looked back. She came to
reading romance later than many, but lives for the happy ending, and writes contemporary
romance because she enjoys the adventure of new love. Readers can visit Shannyn online at
shannynschroeder.com and follow her on Twitter @SSchroeder_.
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ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-3953-2
Authors Residence:
Des Plaines, IL
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Sales History:
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In Your Arms
1/17 (978-1-4201-3951-8)
Under Your Skin
7/16 (978-1-4201-3949-5)
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Z E B R A M A S S M A R K E T R E P A C K A G E R E I S S U E | JUNE 2017
BLUE HEAVEN, BLACK NIGHT

Heather Graham
Published for the first time under the name Heather Graham, Blue
Heaven, Black Night is a sweeping tale of romance and deception, with
the historical detail and passion fans have come to expect from the New
York Times bestselling author.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Heather Graham has written
over 100 novels, which have been
published in over 30 languages,
and is a household name among
romance fans.
Grahams romantic suspense
titles for Mira have hit the New
York Times bestseller list.
She is a tireless self-promoter
who sponsors yearly fan events
at the RT convention and holds
her own yearly fan event in
New Orleans.
Originally published under her
Shannon Drake pen name, this is
the first time Blue Heaven, Black
Night is being published under
the Heather Graham name, which
will increase visibility for the title
considerably as, interest in
Heather Grahams backlist titles
continue to grow.
THE DREAM
The living image of a knights dream, Elise conceals a shocking secret: she is the illegitimate
daughter of Henry II.
THE BLACK KNIGHT
A fierce and magnificent warrior, Sir Bryan Stede follows no law but his ownuntil he
beholds the exquisite Elise.
Duty keeps her his reluctant prisoner. Fate will transform her into his cherished bride despite
everything between heaven and hell that will come between them
praise for heather graham

A master of her craft.RT Book Reviews
An incredible storyteller.Los Angeles Daily News
Heather Graham sparkles!Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Heather Graham has written over two
hundred novels and novellas and is a founding member of the Florida Romance Writers
chapter of RWA. She has been published in approximately thirty languages, and has been
honored with awards from Georgia Romance Writers, Aaire de Coeur, RT Book Reviews,
and more. She has had books selected for the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild,
and has been quoted, interviewed, or featured in such publications as The Nation, Redbook,
People, and USA Today, and appeared on many newscasts including local television and
Entertainment Tonight.
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ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-3819-1
Pages: 544 Spine: 1 5/16 Pack: 24
Authors Residence:
Coral Gables, FL
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Sales History:
zebra mass market
Princess of Fire, 2/17 (978-1-4201-3816-0)
The Lion in Glory, 7/16 (978-1-4201-3818-4)
Seize the Dawn, 3/16 (978-1-4201-3817-7)
Conquer the Night, 7/15 (978-1-4201-3639-5)
(published under the name

Shannon Drake)
3/98 (978-0-8217-5982-0)
9/95 (978-0-8217-5034-6)
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K E N S I N G T O N M A S S M A R K E T | JUNE 2017
LIVE AND LET GROWL

A Melanie Travis Mystery
Laurien Berenson
KEY SELLING POINTS

The popularity of Laurien
Berensons playful canine mystery
series continues to build with
each new release. Kensington
responds to this demand in 2017
with an expanded publishing
schedule with two new titles, they
are: Wagging Through the Snow
(HC, 9/26/17), a holiday-themed
cozy with gift-friendly packaging
and price point, and Murder at the
Puppy Fest (HC, 6/27/17).
Laurien Berenson is an Agatha
and Macavity nominee, winner of
the RT Book Reviews Reviewers
Choice Award, and a four-time
winner of the Maxwell Award for
fiction, presented by the Dog
Writers Association of America.
The Melanie Travis Mysteries are
selections of the Doubleday Book
Club, Mystery Guild, Rhapsody
Book Club, Literary Guild and Book
of the Month Club.
Fresh packaging with photographic
covers featuring adorable dogs
helps Berensons books stand out
among other cozies.
If you like dogs, youll love Laurien Berensons Melanie Travis

mysteries! says New York Times bestselling author, Joanne Fluke.
Between her boisterous sons and a house full of poodles, theres
never a dull moment for Melanie Travis. But no matter how hectic
life gets, she can always pick up the scent of a howling good
mysteryand shell stop at nothing to dig up the truth
Aunt Peg has inherited a Thoroughbred broodmare from a friend of her late husband, and
having been hired to judge at a four day dog show cluster in Kentucky, she decides to
become acquainted with her new horse during that week long trip. She also plans to reconnect
with Ellie Gates Wanamaker, an old friend and former Standard Poodle breeder who is a
member of an old Kentucky family. Since Bertie is newly pregnant with her second child and
Melanie is on spring break from her job at Howard Academy, she is conscripted to come
along on the trip as well.
Within three days of their arrival, Miss Ellie has been found dead in the middle of the
Lexington horse farm that has belonged to her family for generations. Though the police and
the family believe the death to be an accident, Aunt Peg is sure they are wrong. While she is
busy fulfilling her judging duties, it falls to Melanie to ferret out the reason for Miss Ellies
unexpected demise. Could it have been connected to the strange way that the former breeder
was being treated by the other exhibitors at the dog show they attended together? Or was it
due instead to a bitter family feud that has finally reached the boiling point? Melanie
discovers that Miss Ellie was a woman of many secrets. And she must quickly determine
which one was fatal before Melanie herself becomes the next target.
praise for
LIVE AND LET GRO WL
by laurien berenson
Like the world of dog shows, the horse business has plenty of built-in intrigue, and
Berenson blends the two nicely in this clever cozy. Some road-trip premises work better
than others in the mystery genre, but this one gels perfectly, with Berenson keeping
Melanie and Pegs repartee fresh, intelligent, and enjoyable.Booklist
Canine lovers will best appreciate this installment, which is long on doggie doings.
Publishers Weekly
An unexpected bequest brings joy and complications for Melanie Travis.
Kirkus Reviews
Category: Mystery
ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0340-8
Publishing History:
kensington hardcover
8/16 (978-1-4967-0338-5)
Price: $7.99/$8.99
Rights: World
Authors Residence:
Versailles, KY
12
Sales History:
kensington mass market
The Bark Before Christmas
10/16 (978-0-7582-8459-4)
Chow Down
6/16 (978-1-4967-0484-9)
Death of a Dog Whisperer
6/15 (978-0-7582-8456-3)
Laurien Berenson, an Agatha and Macavity nominee, is the winner

of the RT Book Reviews Reviewers Choice Award. She is also a four
time winner of the Maxwell Award, presented by the Dog Writers
Association of America. She and her husband live on a farm in
Kentucky surrounded by dogs and horses. Readers can visit her
website at: LaurienBerenson.com.
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10/16 (978-0-7582-8459-4)
6/16 (978-1-4967-0484-9)
6/15 (978-0-7582-8456-3)
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LAST SUMMER
Holly Chamberlin
Holly Chamberlin, bestselling author of The Family Beach House and

Home for the Summer, weaves a powerful and heartfelt story of the bond
between mothers and daughters, and the resilience of true friendship
KEY SELLING POINTS

Beach themed womens fiction
always sells well. Like Elin
Hilderbrand and Nancy Tayer,
who set their novels Nantucket
where they live, Holly Chamberlin
sets her novels in Maine where
she lives.
Womens fiction is a category
especially appealing to book club
readers and Last Summer is
perfect for book clubs.
Starting in 2016, Kensington
increased its commitment to Holly
Chamberlin with the addition of a
hardcover holiday-themed novel
each November. In 2017 we will be
publishing three reissues and two
new Holly Chamberlin originals.
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Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0800-7
The town of Yorktide, close to Maines beautiful beaches and the city of Portland, seems like
the perfect place to raise a family. For Jane Patterson, theres another advantage: her best
friend, Frannie Giroux, lives next door, and their teenaged daughters, Rosie and Meg, are
inseparable. But in the girls freshman year of high school, everything changes.
Jane always felt lucky that she was able to work from home, to be there to nurture and protect
Rosie. But has she been too protective? Rosiequiet, shy, and also very prettyattracts the
sneers and slights of a clique of older girls. Over time, the bullying worsens. When Meg
betrays their friendship, fearful that she too will be targeted, Rosie suers an emotional
breakdown.
Blaming both Meg and Frannie, Jane tries to help Rosie heal while dealing with her own
guilt and anger. In the months that follow, each struggles with the ideas of forgiveness and
compassion, of knowing when a friendship has been shattered beyond repairand when
hope can be salvaged, one small moment at a time
praise for the novels of holly chamberlin

Nostalgia over real-life friendships lost and regained pulls readers into the story.
USA Today on Summer Friends
An honest, forceful novel about love, family, and sacrifice.
Booklist on One Week in December
It does the trick as a beach book and provides a touristy taste of Maines seasonal
attractions.Publishers Weekly on The Family Beach House
Holly Chamberlin was born and raised in New York City. While other kids were playing
in the park, she was in the library reading or scribbling stories. She earned a bachelors and a
Masters degree in literature from New York University, after which she worked as an editor
at several publishing houses for nine years. In 1996 she moved to Boston, married, and
established first a career as a ghostwriter, and then a career as a novelist of her own fiction.
In 2003 she and her husband moved to Maine where she is currently working on her tenth
novel. Readers can visit her website at: hollychamberlin.com.
Publishing History:
kensington trade paperback
7/12 (978-0-7582-3508-4)

Authors Residence:
Ogunquit, Maine
14
Sales History:
Friends We Keep, 6/16 (978-0-7582-1400-3)
Family Beach House, 6/15 (978-1-61773-412-0)
BURN FOR ME
Phoenix Fire Novel
Cynthia Eden
The first book in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
Cynthia Edens dark paranormal series featuring a new breed of
shapeshifters, combines the tight-plotting, thrilling dark elements, and
sizzling passion with the unforgettable characters that are Cynthia
Edens signature.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Burn For Me was a 2015 RITA
Award finalist, making Cynthia
Eden a three-time RITA
Award nominee.
A New York Times, USA Today,
Digital Book World, and
IndieReader bestselling author,
Eden is the winner of two PRISM
awards and her novels have
received five Top Pick! ratings
from RT Book Reviews.
This is the first time Burn for Me
will be available in mass market
and at the lower price point that
Edens fans will love.
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Paranormals dont lurk in the shadows anymore. Theyre out there, living among us.
Undercover reporter Eve Bradley knows how dangerous that can be for both sides. Shes
discovered scientists prepared to go to any lengths to harness the abilities of supernatural
beings. Especially ones as powerful as Subject Thirteen, a.k.a. Cain OConnor. Some claim
hes a devil, and they have a decent case: Terrifying power. A bad attitude. And looks that
could lead anyone to sin
Cain has been to hell and backrepeatedlybut hes never encountered a torment quite
like Eve, with her sweet, candy scent. Once she frees him, theyre bound to each other, trying
to outrun a vicious conspiracy. All they can do is trust their instincts, their hearts, and this
wild, unstoppable heat
praise for
BUR N FOR ME
Vampires and shape-shifters abound in Cynthia Edens Burn for MeEden takes the
book to the next level.The Washington Post
A smokin hot love story.First for Women
Eden melds a wildly inventive paranormal world with lots of steamy romance and high
adventure. The result is a high-octane, roller-coaster ride laced with chills and thrills.
Bookpage
An inspired, masterful take on uncommon mythological characters placed in contemporary
society. Eden has crafted two charismatic leads, each with an intriguing backstory, who
will immediately win readers over.RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars, TOP PICK!
Award-winning author Cynthia Eden writes dark tales of paranormal romance and romantic
suspense. She is a New York Times, USA Today, Digital Book World, and IndieReader bestseller.
Cynthia is also a three-time finalist for the prestigious RITA award. Since she began writing
full-time in 2005, Cynthia has written over fifty novels and novellas. Visit her online at
CynthiaEden.com.
Category: Paranormal Romance

ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-8405-1
Publishing History:
brava trade paperback
2/14 (978-0-7582-8404-4)

Authors Residence:
Mobile, AL
15
Sales History:
Angel in Chains
11/16 (978-0-7582-6764-1)
Angel Betrayed
7/16 (978-0-7582-6762-7)
Angel of Darkness
4/16 (978-0-7582-4218-1)
DEATH BY VANILLA LATTE

A Bookstore Caf Mystery
Alex Erickson
In the fourth installment of Alex Ericksons Bookstore Caf Mystery

Series, Krissy Hancock, lover of puzzles and cats, owner of the Death By
Coee bookshop in Pine Hills, and amateur sleuth, must clear her father,
a famous mystery author, of murder!
KEY SELLING POINTS
The Bookstore Caf Mystery
Series offers cozy mystery readers
fun stories featuring some of their
favorite things: a small town
populated by quirky characters,
a bumbling and relatable amateur
sleuth, stacks of books, lots of
humor, cats and caffeine. Alex
Ericksons series appeals to fans
of Leslie Meier (Kensington), Cleo
Coyle (Berkley) and Carolyn Hart
(Berkley).
Ever since caf owner Krissy Hancock settled into a relationship andmostlyforgot about
old flames, life has become surprisingly serene. Too bad her father, famed mystery writer
James Hancock, had to pay an unexpected visit to Death by Coee and brew up a batch of
trouble
While caught o-guard by her dads presence, Krissy never dreamed hed become the biggest
murder suspect in town. But thats exactly what happens when James boorish agenta man
he allegedly fired just hours earlieris found cold and lifeless, a still-warm vanilla latte resting by his hand
With Pine Hills divided over her fathers innocence and a fanatical fan keen on locking the
author away for safe keeping, Krissy must end the madness and identify the real criminal
even if that means meeting an ex or two along the way. But as her social life becomes
increasingly chaotic, Krissy may be caught in a case thats far too hot to handle
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This cozy will appeal to readers who enjoy Mary Daheims Judith Flynn or the coee-shop
setting in Cleo Coyles Coeehouse series.Booklist on Death by Tea

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Right from the start, I was engaged in the storytellingA cozy mystery with chuckles,
books, coee, cats and a bumbling amateur sleuthjust the right mix of mystery and
humor.Open Book Society on Death By Coee
Alex Erickson lives in Ohio with his family and resident felines. Readers can learn more at:
alexericksonbooks.com.

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Category: Mystery
ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0885-4
Price: $7.99/$8.99
Authors Residence: Zanesville, Ohio
eBook: 978-1-4967-0886-1
Sales History:
Death By Pumpkin Spice
10/16 (978-1-61773-755-8)
Death By Tea
12/15 (978-1-61773-753-4)
Death By Coee
6/15 (978-1-61773-751-0)
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MARRIAGE IS PURE MURDER

A Blossom Valley Mystery
Staci McLaughlin
Wedding bells are ringing at the OConnell Organic Farm and Spa in
Californias postcard-perfect Blossom Valley. The entire sta is pitching
in to send one of their own down the aisle. But no one knew the nuptials
could turn up so many secretsor that marriage and murder could go
hand in hand
KEY SELLING POINTS
The Blossom Valley mysteries will
appeal to fans of small town cozy
mysteries by authors such as
Leslie Meier (Kensington), Lee
Hollis (Kensington) and Lea Wait
(Kensington).
Includes healthy living tips for
todays fast-paced world.
Dana Lewis is marrying Jason Forrester, a talented reporter and the love of her life. She
couldnt dream of a better venue than the farm where she works, and her friends are determined
to give her the wedding of her dreams. Even her florist, Bethany Lancaster, is making sure
she has just the right flowers. But Danas happiness wilts when she finds Bethany shot
deadand discovers her friend was a busybody with a blackmail list longer than a cathedral
veil. With so many enemies, finding Bethanys killer seems all but impossible. And when
Dana herself is eyed as a suspect, shell have to chase down the culprit faster than she can say,
I door shell be trading in her wedding dress for prison stripes
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Cleverly plottedPlenty of suspects and potential motives keep readers guessing until
the very end!RT Book Reviews on Green Living Can Be Deadly

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A fun, light read.Library Journal on Going Organic Can Kill You

Staci McLaughlin is a member of the Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime.
She is also one of the LadyKillers who blogs at theladykillers.com. Readers can learn more
at stacimclaughlin.com.

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Category: Mystery
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-9492-0
Authors Residence:
Livermore, California
Sales History:
Murder Most Wholesome, 3/16 (978-07582-9490-6)
A Healthy Homicide, 3/15 (978-0-7582-9488-3)
Green Living Can Be Deadly, 2/14 (978-0-7582-7502-8)
All Natural Murder, 2/13 (978-0-7582-7501-1)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9493-7
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ONE FETE IN THE GRAVE

A Liv and Di in Dixie Mystery
Vickie Fee
Vickie Fee is back with the third book in her wonderfully wacky and
sassy Southern Liv and Di in Dixie cozy mystery series! Party planner
extraordinaire Liv McKay is planning a 4th of July party, but somehow
death always seems to get in the way
KEY SELLING POINTS
Laura Levine and G.A. McKevett
fans will enjoy Vickie Fees Liv in
Di in Dixie cozy series! Readers
will love the fun, accessible voice.
Each book includes party planning
tips, crafts and recipes!
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Category: Mystery
ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0066-7
Authors Residence:
Marquette, MI
Party planner Liv McKay has outdone herself this time. Shes put together an unforgettable
Fourth of July celebration for the town of Dixie, Tennesseeincluding breathtaking fireworks
and an exciting Miss Dixie Beauty Pageant. Maybe a little too exciting.
As the party is winding down, Livs sense of triumph fizzles when the body of town councilman
Bubba Rowland is discovered on the festival grounds. And now the prime suspect in his
murder is Livs mothers fianc, Earl, who had a flare-up recently with Bubba. To clear Earls
name, Liv and her best friend Di burst into action to smoke out the real killer before another
life is extinguished
praise for vickie fee and her novels

A small Southern town with charm as well as bodies provides a terrific backdrop for two
appealing sleuths. Down home and delightful.
New York Times bestselling author, Carolyn Hart
What is most satisfying about the book is the depth of characters relationships and
interrelationshipsquick wit.Mystery Scene on Death Crashes the Party
High energy, dead bodies and exposed liesa must read.
RT Book Reviews on Death Crashes the Party
Vickie Fee is a past president of the Malice in Memphis chapter of Sisters in Crime and a
current member of the Wisconsin Sisters in Crime. Readers can learn more at vickiefee.com.
Sales History:
Its Your Party, Die If You Want To
10/16 (978-1-4967-0064-3)
Death Crashes the Party
1/16 (978-1-4967-0062-9)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0067-4
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J.J. Murray
Now in mass market! From J.J. Murray author of the acclaimed Shes
the One, The Real Thing, and Renee and Jay and a master of soul-searching,
satisfying interracial romancecomes a charming, sexy new novel that
explores what can happen when two people who are afraid to open their
hearts take a second chance on love
KEY SELLING POINTS
J.J. Murrays compelling,
candid, timely and consistently
well-reviewed novels feature
interracial relationships and
realistic, relatable characters.
The Academy of African
American/Interracial/Multicultural
Fellows named J.J. Murray an
Outstanding Author in Interracial
Romance for his novel A Good
Man.
The trade paperback edition of
Until I Saw Your Smile was an
EBONY Magazine Editors Pick
and a RT Book Reviews Top Pick.
Publishers Weekly named You
Give Good Love one of the Best
Books of 2013, featured Lets Stay
Together on the Best Books of the
Summer list in 2015, and praised
both novels with starred reviews.
After his Honduran girlfriend abruptly runs o to the Dominican Republic with an
exchange teacher, Brooklyn lawyer Matthew McConnell goes on the prowl and finds more
dysfunction than function in the Island women he dates in New York. After each of his
dates from hell, Matthew always finds his way to Smiths Sweet Treats and Coee run by
half-Dominican, half-African-American Angela Smith.
Angela has her own painful secret to contend withone that makes her reluctant to venture
beyond her shop or to trust anyone again. Gradually Matthew is breaking through her
defenses. But when the past resurfaces, Matthew will do anything to convince her that shes
the woman of his dreams.
praise for
A romantic story with a dark undertone that pulls on all the right emotionsbook clubs
definitely put on the discussion list.USAToday.com
An endearing journey of heartfelt love, refreshingly narrated by the hero.
Publishers Weekly
What starts as a romantic comedy becomes a story of survival. A brutal episode brings
this couple to the brink and their love is tested, but it not only survivesit thrives.
Readers will also be entertained by the dates from hell that the hero keeps subjecting
himself to.RT Book Reviews, TOP PICK!
Life and love intertwining.EBONY, Editors Pick and a Summer Must-Read
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Heartwarming and heartbreaking.Romance Junkies

The beauty in this story lies in the friendship that develops between Matthew and
Angela. The trust they share is ultimately what helps them both to heal and pursue their
goals.Romance in Color
J.J. Murray, a third generation teacher who has taught English for over twenty years, is the
author of nearly forty multicultural novels. He has lived all over the United States, but now
resides with his family in Roanoke, Virginia, the setting for many of his novels. Visit him
online at JohnJereyMurray.com.
Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-7729-9
Publishing History:
6/14 (978-0-7582-7728-2)

Authors Residence:
Roanoke, Virginia
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Sales History:
No Ordinary Love, 2/16 (978-1-61773-482-3)
You Give Good Love, 10/15 (978-0-7582-7726-8)
Lets Stay Together, 5/15 (978-0-7582-7723-7)
Renee and Jay, 6/12 (978-1-57566-864-2)
D A F I N A M A S S M A R K E T | JUNE 2017
MOST WANTED
Kiki Swinson, Nikki Turner
National bestselling authors Kiki Swinson and Nikki Turner turn up the
heat with two twisty tales of women on the run and under the gun
KEY SELLING POINTS

Kiki Swinson spent five years in a
federal prison and understands
her characters and settings in a
way few urban fiction authors do.
New York Times bestselling
author Nikki Turner is one of the
biggest names in Urban Lit. Her
Black Widow (May 2008) spent
two weeks on the extended New
York Times bestseller list.
Dafinas urban lit anthologies have
performed well, and this book
should follow, or exceed, the sales
pattern for successful collections
like Sleeping with the Enemy,
Heist, and Lifestyles of the Rich &
Shameless.
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THE MOST WANTED DIAMONDS by Kiki Swinson

Gigi Costner needs four million dollars she doesnt have and time she hasnt got. Her ex-con
ex-lover vows to make her pay for the multimillion-dollar stash of diamonds she stole as she
ditched him for a new life as a suburban wife. With time running out, will Gigis new plan
get her in front of the drama or drag her back into hood madness
ON DA RUN by Nikki Turner
Peaches Brown never had to hustle to beat the streets, thanks to her protective father.
Now, to escape an unjust murder charge she has to hideand survivein plain sight. And
part of her disguise has her beating Miamis most ruthless high-end thieves at their own
game. But can her new identity hold up when staying alive means playing the top dealer for
all hes got
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MOST WANTED
Both novellas move fast, are tension-packed, and will thrill street-lit readers.
Library Journal
Swinson and Turner join forces to create riveting, action-packed novellas about two
women whose notoriety forces them to become fugitivesYoull be glued to the pages
until the very last bombshell.RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
Kiki Swinson is the national bestselling author of over thirty novels and short stories.
Swinsons works feature resilient women making tough, and sometimes not quite legal,
decisions to survive. Her novels, inspired by her experiences and a five-year stint in federal
prison, have sold over one million copies. She completed her first novel while incarcerated
and her second novel, Wifey, became the first book in one of todays best-selling urban series.
A native of Portsmouth, Virginiaand a former hustlers wifeSwinson resides in Virginia
Beach, Virginia. Visit her online at KikiSwinson.net.
Nikki Turner is the author of the New York Times bestseller Black Widow, the #1 Essence
bestseller Forever a Hustlers Wife, and the Essence bestsellers A Hustlers Wife, The Glamorous
Life, and Riding Dirty on I-95.
Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-8026-8
Authors Residence:
Virginia Beach, Virginia (Swinson);
Jacksonville, FL (Turner)
Sales History:
dafina mass market (Swinson)
Cheaper to Keep Her 5, 3/17 (978-1-4967-0076-6)
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THE PERFECT DECEPTION

The Shady Sisters Trilogy
Lutishia Lovely
Now in mass market, the second book in her sexy, scandalous new series,
Lutishia Lovely provides the nail-biting twists and turns of Gillian Flynns
Gone Girl and a heroine whos brazen, compelling, and ruthless
KEY SELLING POINTS

This is the second in a trilogy
featuring cunning, unpredictable
heroines, and the lengths theyll
go to to get what they want.
With themes of adultery, obsession,
and lots of plot twists, Lutishia
Lovelys series will appeal to
suspense fans as well as fans
of womens fiction.
Book club rights for nine of
Lutishias books have sold to
Black Expressions Book Club
as both main and alternate
selections.
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Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-8669-7
Shes smart, gorgeous, and mysterious. For business executive Nathan Carver, a man with
everything, Jessica Bolton is the first woman he cant simply charm, buy, or seduce. And
even before Jessica gets a taste of his luxurious lifestyle and irresistible moves, shes determined
to eliminate the competition and become this handsome bachelors one and only.
But Jessicas deceptive allure is just the beginning. With every move, every tantalizing lie,
Jessica lures Nathan and his close-knit family into a trap that will dismantle everything they
treasure most. Because when it comes to loyalty and love, blood is thicker than waterand
no amount of revenge is ever too much
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THE PER FECT DECEPTIO N
Lovely again demonstrates a talent for creating wacked-out women determined to kill
their loversReaders witness the relationship become totally dysfunctional and eventually
turn into a deadly Hitchcock-type psychological thriller.Library Journal
Sexy, The Perfect Deception, fills readers with anticipation for each delicious love scene.
The suspense of what devious plans Jacqueline and Jessica have for Nathans family will
keep the reader on edge waiting for the outcome.RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
Lutishia Lovely burst onto the literary scene with Sex in the Sanctuary and now, more than a
dozen books later, hasnt even thought about slowing down. When not writing contemporary
fiction, she lends her muse to her alter-ego, Zuri Day, and writes steamy romances. But all
work and no play makes Tish a dull girl, so she knows how to put down the pen and pick up
a good timewhich isnt hard to do in Las Vegas, where she now lives. Lutishia loves to
hear from readers, so visit her online at LutishiaLovely.com, or on Facebook and Twitter
@lutishialovely.
Publishing History:
dafina trade paperback
12/14 (978-0-7582-8668-0)

Authors Residence:
Henderson, NV
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Sales History:
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The Perfect Aair, 11/16 (978-0-7582-8666-6)
The Eleventh Commandment, 4/16 (978-0-7582-8663-5)
Divine Intervention, 11/15 (978-1-61773-586-8)
Taking Care of Business, 5/15 (978-1-61773-431-1)
P I N N A C L E P R E M I U M M A S S M A R K E T | JUNE 2017
FORGIVE ME
Daniel Palmer
In a heart-pounding thriller from Daniel Palmerone of the most

innovative voices in contemporary suspensea woman unravels the
shocking truth about her parents, her past, and a life built upon an
unthinkable lie.
KEY SELLING POINTS

Forgive Me appeals to fans of
Harlan Coben (Signet), Andrew
Gross (Harper Collins) and
Linwood Barclay (Signet).
Delirious was one of The Strand
Magazines Top 12 books of
2011 and all of Daniel Palmers
previous thrillers have received
rave reviews from critics, peers,
and fans.
Daniel Palmer is the son of New
York Times bestselling author
Michael Palmer, and follows in
the footsteps of other successful
writing families like Stephen
King, Owen King, Iris Johansen
and Roy Johansen.
At DeRose & Associates Private Investigators in Virginia, Angie DeRose strives to find and
rescue endangered runawayswork that stands in stark contrast to her own idyllic childhood.
But in the wake of her mothers sudden death, Angie makes a life-altering discovery. Hidden
in her parents attic is a photograph of a little girl, with a code and a hand-written message on
the back: May God forgive me.
Angie has no idea what it means or how to explain other questionable items among her
mothers possessions. Her father claims to know nothing. Could Angie have a sister or other
relative she was never told about? Bryce Taggart, a U.S. Marshal, agrees to help Angie learn
the fate of the girl in the photograph. But the lies she and Bryce unearth will bring Angies
past and present together with terrifying force. And everything she cherishes will be
threatened by the repercussions of one long-ago choiceand an enemy who will kill to keep
a secret hidden forever.
praise for
F ORGIVE ME
by daniel palmer
Palmer has displayed more ingenuity at plottingSympathetic and complex.

Publishers Weekly
Palmer knows how to convey emotion on the page, and the end result is both exhilarating
and heartbreaking.RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
Palmer has a gift for creating ordinary people and putting them through extraordinary
situationsReaders of Harlan Coben will feel right at home here.Booklist
This is a definite thrill fest with not one, but two fantastic endings.Suspense Magazine
Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-3385-0
Price: $9.99/$10.99
Publishing History:
kensington hardcover
6/16 (978-0-7582-9347-3)
6/16 (978-1-4967-0645-4)
Pages: 416 Spine: 1 Pack: 48

Authors Residence:
Hollis, NH
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Sales History:
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Constant Fear, 5/16 (978-0-7860-3383-6)
Desperate, 5/15 (978-0-7860-3381-2)
Stolen, 4/14 (978-0-7860-2269-4)
Helpless, 4/13 (978-0-7860-2268-7)
Ron Cowie
Daniel Palmer is the author of numerous critically acclaimed suspense

novels, including Delirious and Desperate. After receiving his masters
degree from Boston University, he spent a decade as an e-commerce
pioneer before turning his attention to writing. A recording artist,
accomplished blues harmonica player, and lifelong Red Sox fan,
Daniel lives in New Hampshire with his wife and two children.
Visit him online at DanielPalmerBooks.com
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EDEN
An Archer and Bennett Thriller
Candice Fox
Eden features Hades adopted daughter Eden, a cop with a dark past, who
goes undercover in a closed compound of sex workers and killers
in a story that will appeal to fans of Dexter, Breaking Bad, and dark
suspense fiction.
KEY SELLING POINTS

Candice Fox won the Ned Kelly
Award for First Fiction for Hades
and the Ned Kelly Award for Best
Fiction for Eden. She is the only
writer in the awards history to win
both awards back-to-back.
Candice Fox has been chosen
to co-author a series with
the bestselling author, James
Patterson. The first book in the
series Never Never, is set to
be published in January 2017.
A lead title for Random House
Australia, Eden confirms Candice
Fox as an international bestselling
author as compelling as Stieg
Larsson, Jo Nesbo, and Ian
Rankin. The character Eden is
a beautiful, compelling police
detective who knows no morality,
and propels a dark suspense story.
Most homicide detective teams run on trust, loyalty, and the shared desire to put killers
behind bars. Frank Bennetts partner, Eden Archer, thrives on darkness and danger. She has
a rare talent for catching killersbut her idea of justice has little to do with courtrooms.
Now three girls are missing, and Eden is going undercover to a remote farm where the
troubled hide and blood falls more often than rain. Franks job is to keep an eye on his
partner while shes therebut is it for Edens protection, or to protect others from her?
Walking a tightrope between duty and desperation, Frank confronts a threat from Edens
past. Suddenly, the hunter is the hunted. And a killers vicious desires are about to be
unleashed
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EDEN
Fox keeps her characters firmly in shades of gray, and its their complexity that drives this
riveting thriller, right through to the gruesome, surprising finale.
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
With multiple story lines and viewpoints, there is a lot to follow here, but each character
adds depth and interest to an already absorbing plotline. Fox fantastically builds on her
previous bookwill have readers clamoring for the next series title.
Library Journal, Starred Review
This is a good, hardboiled tale that holds little backThe violent conclusion is very
exciting and bloody and the final page hints at an interesting sequel.
Sydney Morning Herald on Eden
Candice Fox, a two-time Ned Kelly Awardwinning author, served as an ocer in the
Royal Australian Navy and currently teaches writing at the University of Notre Dame in
Sydney, Australia. The daughter of a parole ocer and an enthusiastic foster-carer, Candice
spent her childhood listening around corners to tales of violence, madness and evil as her
father relayed his work stories to her mother and older brothers. Readers can visit her online
at candicefoxauthor.com.
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Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-4071-1
Publishing History:
9/15 (978-1-61773-443-4)
Price: $9.99/$10.99
Rights: World Eng excluding
Aust., NZ and Asia
Sales History:
Hades
2/17 (978-0-7860-4069-8)
Authors Residence: Sydney, Australia
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HATE THY NEIGHBOR

The Kerrigans: A Texas Dynasty
William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone
Fourth installment in the The Kerrigans series from national bestselling

Authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone, featuring Kate
Kerrigan, the tough-as-nails matriarch of a pioneer family that helped
tame the Texas Frontier.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Of all the Johnstone series, this
has the broadest opportunity to
appeal to women, as the main
character is Kate Kerrigan, the
matriarch who heads the
pioneer family.
William W. Johnstone is the #1
bestselling Western author in
America and known as the
greatest Western writer of the
21st century. Johnstone is the
New York Times bestselling
author of more than 300 books. On
any given day, almost half of the
fifty top Westerns on Bookscan
are Johnstone titles. In the last
three years, virtually every one of
his Westerns have been Publishers
Weekly mass market bestsellers.
In 2015, William W. Johnstone and
J.A. Johnstone spent a total of 52
weeks on the Publishers Weekly
bestseller list. They had more
mass market bestsellers in 2014
than any author.
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Kate Kerrigan fears for the future of her vast ranch as a two-year drought brings her to the
brink of ruin. The West Texas range burns under a pitiless sun and cattle are dying as the
Pecos River is reduced to a few muddy pools. Desperate, Kate hires the rainmaker Professor
Somerset Lazarus who arrives at the ranch in a hot-air balloon and promises a deluge. But
before the professor can get to work, four men come looking for him, grim old Bat Boswell
and his three murderous sons who accuse Lazarus of taking their money but failing to bring
rain. But the rainmaker is Kates only hope and she decides to save him from a lynching.
Boswell and his sons make camp and wait. Theyre sure that once Lazarus fails again, shell
hand him over for some rough justice. But just as clouds appear on the horizon tragedy
strikes when Kates rainmaker is kidnapped and a ransom note follows. But Kate and her
family realize that theres more to this crime than the abduction of a probably useless
rainmaker. Powerful forces are at work, ruthless men who want the Kerrigan Ranch for
themselves and are willing to hire fast guns to do their dirty work.
To save her ranch and her rainmaker Kate takes her Winchester from the wall and prepares
for a war to the finish. Some mighty rough men are about to learn that Kate Kerrigan is a
woman who will fight like a cougar for what is hersand surrender is not an option.
praise for the novels of william w. johnstone

and j.a. johnstone
Johnstone is a masterful storyteller, creating a tale that is fanciful and funny, exciting
and surprisingly convincing. This is great fun.
Publishers Weekly on Butch Cassidy: The Lost Years
A cracking good story with compelling characters and a tense plot that unfolds at
breakneck speed.True West Magazine on Butch Cassidy: The Lost Years
Comes together in a spectacular shoot-out in the Texas hill country. This rollicking
Western is full of gunfights, outlaws, and an unforgettable holiday.
Library Journal on A Texas Hill Country Christmas

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ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-4046-9
Authors Residence:
Murfreesboro, TN
Sales History:
Journey Into Violence (Kerrigans #3), 8/16 (978-0-7860-3583-0)
The Lawless (Kerrigans #2), 8/15 (978-0-7860-3581-6)
The Kerrigans: A Texas Dynasty, 2/14 (978-0-7860-3372-0)
Winchester 1886, 2/15 (978-0-7860-3646-2)
eBook: 978-0-7860-4047-6
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POWDER BURN
A Will Tanner Western
William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone
From Americas greatest storytellers comes a bold new chapter in the Will
Tanner saga, an epic quest for justice at the crossroads of historyin a
crossfire of bullets
KEY SELLING POINTS

This is the third in the Will Tanner,
Deputy U.S. Marshal series.
The first three books in the series
will be released over 12 months,
building momentum for this
exciting new series!
U.S. Deputy Marshal Will Tanner earned his badge the old-fashioned way. He shot the
bad guys, saved the good guys, and won the fear and respect of everyone in between. Thats
how legends are born. But when he visits a friend at his ranchand swaps lead with a
trigger-happy horse thiefWill earns the wrath of the deadliest, lowlife killers west of the
Mississippi. This is how legends die
Turns out the horse thief is a desperate ex-convict fresh out of Arkansas State Prison. His
father is the notorious Colorado outlaw, Scorpion Jack Lynch. And Will Tanner is nothing
but a moving target on a bloodsoaked trail of revenge. From a barroom shootout in Texas,
to a Chickasaw showdown in Oklahoma, to a dangerous encounter with a hellion named
Hannah, Deputy Marshal Tanner has his hands full, his finger on the triggerand his life
on the line

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Johnstone is a masterful storyteller, creating a tale that is fanciful and funny, exciting and
surprisingly convincing. This is great fun.
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A cracking good story with compelling characters and a tense plot that unfolds at
breakneck speed.True West Magazine on Butch Cassidy: The Lost Years
Comes together in a spectacular shoot-out in the Texas hill country. This rollicking
Western is full of gunfights, outlaws, and an unforgettable holiday.
Library Journal on A Texas Hill Country Christmas
William W. Johnstone is hailed as the greatest Western writer of the 21st century, and with
over 35 million books in print, he is the bestselling Western writer in the world. Born in
southern Missouri, he was raised with strong moral and family values by his minister father,
and tutored by his schoolteacher mother. Before finding success as an author, he worked in
law enforcement, served in the U.S. Army, and had a career in radio broadcasting. Visit him
online at WilliamJohnstone.net.
J.A. Johnstone began working with William W. Johnstone, as an all-around assistant,
researcher, and fact checker before being mentored as a co-author. A full-time collaborator
on all Johnstone books, Tennessee-based J.A. Johnstone also debuted as a solo author with
the publication of The Loner.
Category: Western
ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-4042-1
Authors Residence:
Murfreesboro, TN
Sales History:
Will Tanner: U.S. Deputy Marshal (Will Tanner Western #1), 6/16 (978-0-7860-3799-5)
Smoke Jensen: The Beginning, 10/15 (978-0-7860-3642-4)
Flintlock: Kill or Die, 9/15 (978-0-7860-3569-4)
The Lawless, 8/15 (978-0-7860-3581-6)
eBook: 978-0-7860-4043-8
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TO HELL AND BEYOND

Omnibus: Hard Road to Heaven; The Hell Riders
Mark Henry
Its been thirty years since they battled through a war-torn frontier. Now
theyll ride together once againand the bullets will fly
KEY SELLING POINTS

Mark Henry is the pseudonym of
bestselling author Marc Cameron.
Two complete books for the price
of one! Books are the complete
series.
First time these books will be
available in ebook format as well
as print. They have been out of
stores for nearly a decadeso
this will be a fresh opportunity to
introduce a new readership to
the series.
Unique setting and premise to the
the traditional Western tale, 1910
Montana with a trio of Western
heroes rather than the usual long
gun or pair.
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HARD ROAD TO HEAVEN

During the bloody Apache Wars, Trap OShannon, Clay Madsen, Ky Roman, and a few
others distinguished themselves with uncommon valor in the brutal Geronimo Campaign.
Known as the Scout Trackers, this fearsome bunch of battle-hardened warriors rode hard,
shot straight and plenty, and took chances no one else was willing to take. But times have
changed and the brotherhood is scattered here and there in a changing landuntil the past
comes rolling back with a vengeance.
HELL RIDERS
Reunited, the gang is ready to ride hard from Montana all the way to the Arizona Territory
to enforce their fearless brand of justice. Killers of every stripe will stand in their way, but
that only means Trap and his men will fight that much harder to bury every last one of
them
Here together for the first time are Mark Henrys explosive Western epics that show the
brutal, gut-punching American West in all its violent glory.
praise for mark henry

Crackling with authenticity and page-turning tension. Mark Henry will become a
legend.Richard A. Wheeler, Spur-Award winning author of Vengeance Valley
Mark Henry knows his history and his weaponsthe action never flags.
James M. Woolard, Spur-Award Winning Author of Thunder in the Valley
Mark Henry is the pseudonym of national bestselling author Marc Cameron, author of
National Security and Field of Fire. A retired Deputy U.S. Marshal, Cameron spent nearly
thirty years in law enforcement. His assignments have taken him from Alaska to Manhattan,
Canada to Mexico, and dozens of points in between. He holds a second degree black belt in
Ju Jitsu and is a certified SCUBA diver and man-tracker. Cameron lives in Alaska with his
wife, blue heeler dog, and BMW GS motorcycle.

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Category: Western
ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-4204-3
Authors Residence:
Anchorage, AK
eBook: 978-0-7860-4205-0
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CARL WEBERS KINGPINS:

OKLAHOMA CITY
Cliord Spud Johnson
Filled with drama, drugs, and sex, Carl Webers Kingpins: Oklahoma sees
the two leaders of the OKC streets go to war, not over money or territory,
but for the heart of one good woman.
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Carl Webers Kingpins: Oklahoma
City is suitable for all clients.
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The Kingpins of Oklahoma City, one from the north side and one from the south side, push
pounds of weed, gallons of PCP, and kilos of cocaine through the corridors of the OKC,
using very dierent methods to keep their people in line. King is the leader of the north side
crew. Along with his protg, Tippi, he runs his crew with deadly force. Each member knows
there is no room for error when it comes to getting money on the north side. Flamboyant,
the leader of the south side crew, is the opposite. His crew is tight out of loyalty, not fear.
King and Flamboyant know nothing of each other, especially the fact that they are both
doing business with the same connect. The money is good for all involved, and its a win-win
situation for Charli and Toni, the suppliers. They keep the reins tight on both leaders,
because a war on the streets would be detrimental to their thriving business in Oklahoma
City.
Everything goes awry when Flamboyants woman, Shayla, becomes torn between her current
man and the one who used to rule her universeKing. Once the lines are crossed, theres
no going back, and the war that Charli and Toni are trying to avoid becomes a reality. A love
triangle fueled by two men who would gladly give their lives for the woman they love is
causing death at an alarming rate. Is Shayla worth losing what these two men have built? In
the end, which kingpin of Oklahoma City will remain standing?
Raised in Inglewood, California, Cliord Spud Johnson had numerous encounters with
drugs, mayhem, and ultimately, the California Youth Authority. These experiences gave
Cliord a template for street life. The hustle of welfare-dependent families sculpted by the
day to day hood life that he experienced helped provide the imagery he displays in his work.
Mr. Johnson is currently incarcerated.
Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-494-2
Publishing History:
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6/16 (978-1-62286-979-4)
Price: $6.99/$7.99
Rights: World
Pages: 304
Spine: 3/4
Pack: 48
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BABY MOMMA 4
Nichelle Genovese
Nichelle Genoveses mind-blowing sequel to Baby Momma 3 is filled

with twists and turns and erotic temptations.
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Novie swore shed never do two things in her lifetime: head up the family drug-trade, or be
some mans baby momma. Unfortunately, when she meets Genesis Kane, things dont go
quite as shed planned.
Genesis is an attorney with a reputation for being a piranha in pinstripes, both in and out
of the courtroom. With Novies mother bugging her to help the family or disappear, and her
father on a mission to keep reaping land, cars, and more side chicks no matter the cost,
Novie is feeling pressured. She makes the decision to dive into even crazier waters, a.k.a. the
piranhas bed.
When Novie gets pregnant, Genesis promises her a cookie-cutter perfect life if shell leave the
firm and run his house. He hopes running a home will keep her out of his business, but an
idle woman is a mans worst nightmare. Novie confronts Genesis about his other women,
lies, and secret lives, discovering too late that the only thing on the other side of being in is
getting put out. With nowhere to go but back home to the spoiled and petty mother she
despises, the last thing she expects from her well-o ex is his blatant refusal to claim or take
care of his child.
As her list of nevers all but disappears right along with her career plans, she makes one vow:
Genesis Kane will pay.
Nichelle Genovese was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia. Shes penned it all, from
commercials to song lyrics and now novels. Nichelle wishes to make her mark on the world
by weaving stories that captivate, inspire, and engage the reader.
Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-496-6
Publishing History:
4/16 (978-1-60162-644-8)

Authors Residence:
Norfolk, VA
Sales History:
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Baby Momma 3, 1/15 (978-1-62286-903-9)
Baby Momma 2, 11/14 (978-1-60162-641-7)
Baby Momma, 2/13 (978-1-60162-661-5)
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THE PINK PALACE 2

Triple Crown Collection
Marlon McCaulsky
Award-nominated author Marlon McCaulsky returns with the sequel to

his Urban Books debut, which finds our heroine forced into dancing once
again at The Pink Palace, fighting to get her life back.
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Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, and if that woman is Nikki Bell, then that means
everyone better jump outta the way. After giving up dancing at The Pink Palace and settling
down with her family, Nikki believes she could have a normal life. She soon finds out she is
wrong, and now her past is back to haunt her. When things start to go downhill fast, she
learns that Malachi Turner, a notorious drug dealer and the new owner of The Pink Palace,
is the man responsible for destroying her new life, Nikki has no choice but to confront him.
Malachi gives Nikki a dire choice: come back and dance for him or suer the deadly
consequences. Nikki, desperate for a way out, meets a stripper named Jasmine, a bad girl
with a history of mischief and mayhem. The two of them challenge each other to a fierce
battle to be the number one moneymaker at The Pink Palace, with drama to spare. When
the truth is revealed to Nikki about the reasons why her life took a tailspin, she has no choice
but to make uneasy alliances in order to bring Malachi down and escape his grasp. First
she must decide: How far is she willing to go in order to get her life back?
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Marlon McCaulsky has penned a continuation of life within the sexually charged walls of
The Pink Palace with a few familiar faces. Greed, theft, murder, bribery, treachery, drugs,
sordid sex, threats, manipulation, a tad bit of suspense, and even more steamy sex scenes
thrive within these pages of sex sells, sex sells, and yessex sells
Urban Reviews on The Pink Palace 2
Marlon McCaulsky, originally from Brooklyn, New York, was raised in St. Petersburg
Florida. He is a 2010 African American Literary Award Nominee for his story My Boo in
Romance for the Streets. Marlon is a screenplay writer and producer at Creative Genius Films.
Used to Temporary Happiness is his debut independent film. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-497-3
Publishing History:
4/16 (978-1-62286-952-7)

Authors Residence:
Atlanta, GA
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The Pink Palace
11/15 (978-1-62286-950-3)
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TURNED OUT SAGA

Angel M. Hunter
Essence bestselling author Angel M. Hunter takes readers on an erotic

journey with bold female characters who must ultimately decide which is
more important to them: fulfilling their physical desires or finding love.
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Champaign and Zyair have been together for five years, and theyre feeling the need to
rekindle the erotic spark between them. When they decide to invite a third person into their
bedroom, neither one of them realizes how much their lives will change. What starts out as
one night of experimentation becomes an obsession for Champaign, who decides she wants
to experience that kind of passion again and again.
Meanwhile, her friend Alexis is tired of being used, abused, and treated as an afterthought,
Alexis decides to explore her wild side. She plans to put aside her beliefs of how a lady should
behave and live life according to her pleasures. If it pleases her, she will say it and do it.
Shell be the man in all three of her relationships from this day forward.
One man is in her life for materialistic reasons, the other for sexual exploration, and the
third is her eye candy. Before she knows it, the drama begins. She is stalked, arrested, and
emotionally drained. Alexis has started a journey that she knows must end; however,
shes become addicted to the excitement of it all and cant seem to stop.
Marian Angel Hunter resides in South Carolina. She is the mother of one son, Anthony,
and the founder of The Essence of Self Center, a non-profit organization that provides
workshops and seminars to youth and women to instill in them a sense of pride and
self-esteem. A personal trainer and sensual consultant, Ms. Hunter believes you should not
accept limitations, and that your life is your script to write.
Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-511-6
Authors Residence:
South Carolina
Sales History:
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A WEEKEND AFFAIR
The Best Way to Get Over One Man Is to Get on Top of Another
Noelle Vella
Noelle Vellas debut novel about two friends hoping to escape the chaos
in their lives leads them to a Georgia getaway, where a romantic
encounter could change their perspective on the men in their lives.
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Gabby and Mischelle are two friends hoping to escape the chaos in their lives. Shells
husband cheated on her with a younger woman, and Gabbys ex-boyfriend is stalking her.
To get away from it all, the women head to Tybee Island, Georgia, looking for a weekend
of fun in the sun. Once they get there, they encounter two charismatic yet mysterious men
who have the power to inexplicably change their lives foreveror at least for the weekend.
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A WEEKEND AFF AIR
Vellas debut novel, A Weekend Aair, is a refreshing read that left me craving more. The
writing style is bold, as well as unique. Im eager for readers to get a taste of this!
Bestselling author Brenda Hampton
Noelle Vella is a talented author, hoping to make a mark on the literary scene. She
began writing at the early age of eleven, and her first published work was in the school
newspaper, where she wrote about some of the challenges in her life. She continued
to write many short stories in college, and recently completed her first novel, A Weekend
Aair, partially based on her own experiences. Vella is hard at work on her next novel in
the series. During her downtime, she enjoys spending time with her family. Her email
address is NoelleVella@gmail.com.
Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-512-3
Publishing History:
urban renaissance trade paperback
8/16 (978-1-62286-745-5)

Authors Residence:
Atlanta, GA
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BLACK LOVE, WHITE LIES 2

A BWWM Romance
Genesis Woods
Audrielle and Cairo were an unlikely pair from the moment they met,
but the chemistry between the two of them was undeniable. They fell
hard and fast for each other, but an unforeseen medical emergency forced
Cairo to make a decision that would damage their relationship, perhaps
beyond repair.
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Cairo is stuck in a loveless marriage with a woman who makes a sport out of tormenting
Audrielle. He fully intended to divorce Alex once the inheritance money was transferred
to his account, but things have become more complicated now that his scheming wife
is pregnant.
Audrielle feels like shes never been lucky in love, and now Cairo has torn her heart into a
million pieces. Letting go of him will be no easy task, but an old flame has swooped in to
try to take her mind o of the heartbreak. Too bad the old flame has ulterior motives that
might make matters worse for her. When lies are still being told, truths are still being hidden,
and devious schemes are brought to fruition, can the love Cairo and Audrielle have for
each other survive?
Born in Detroit and raised in Long Beach, California, Genesis Woods often got into trouble
because of her overactive imagination. When she wasnt outside causing havoc, she was in
her room reading, writing, or drawing. Her dreams of becoming a writer became reality
in December 2014 when she self-published her five-star debut novel, All or Nothing: Truly
Loving Destiny. Genesis currently resides in Los Angeles with her two beautiful daughters.
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Authors Residence:
Los Angeles, CA
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