"This is truly an amazing read." – RT Book Reviews When your dreams come crashing down, what's next? Dawn Johnson's sorority sisters thought she made a huge mistake marrying blue-collar Reginald. But Dawn and Reginald have built a beautiful life for themselves and their two children. Dawn can't wait to show everyone how wrong they were–especially when her mega-successful best friend, Sasha, comes to visit. She never expected Sasha and Reginald would hit it off so well. She never expected they'd betray her in the most shocking and hurtful way imaginable–by running off together. And she never knew how much rage she could hold in her broken heart. . .With her life now in shambles, Dawn will do whatever it takes to regain what she's lost. But the road back will mean risking more than she ever imagined. . ."I recommend Should Have Known Better to readers looking for a book that will have them talking out loud." –APOOO Book Club"Octavia skillfully adds dimension and hidden aspects to her characters while offering surprises aplenty. . ." – Booklist on His Third Wife
As cousins of history's most tempestuous queens, Ladies Jane, Katherine, and Mary Grey were born in an age when all of London lived beneath the Tower's menacing shadow. Tyrannized by Bloody Mary and the Virgin Queen, the sisters feared love was unthinkable–and the scaffold all but unavoidable. . . Raised to fear her royal blood and what it might lead men to do in her name, Mary Grey dreads what will become of herself and her elder sisters under the reigns of Mary Tudor and Elizabeth I. On their honor, they have no designs on the crown, yet are condemned to solitude, forbidden to wed. Though Mary, accustomed to dwelling in the shadows, the subject of whispers, may never catch the eye of a gentleman, her beautiful and brilliant sisters long for freedoms that would surely cost their lives. And so, wizened for her years, Mary can only hope for divine providence amid a bleak present and a future at the whim of the throne–unless destiny gains the upper hand. A gripping and bittersweet tale of broken families and broken hearts, courage and conviction, The Queen's Rivals recounts an astonishing chapter in the hard-won battle for the Tudor throne.
"Pepe is a delight!" – RT Book Reviews (4 stars)"In matters of courage, there is no bigger dog than me!"P.I. Geri Sullivan and her talking Chihuahua, Pepe, are always hungry to sink their teeth into a new case. So if helping a hapless husband win back his wayward wife means sneaking into a cult of dog-worshippers, porque no? Inside the believers' rural retreat, Pepe perks up his ears when the charismatic leader pegs him as the next incarnation of the spirit Dogawanda. But the discovery of a body, murdered between mantras, suggests there's more chicanery than channeling going on in this suspicious sect. While wild wolves howl, a killer is on the prowl–and it's up to Geri and her canine compadre to dig up the dirt. Praise for the Barking Detective Mysteries "Crafty plotting will keep you engrossed and have you eagerly awaiting the next book." –RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars"Move over, Scooby-Doo, there's a new dog in town!" –Jennie Bentley"I look forward to Pepe's next adventure!" –Bernadette Pajer, author of A Spark of Death"A fun twist on the typical P.I. partnership." –Simon Wood"Readers will sit up and beg for more." –Sushi the Shih Tzu, canine star of the Trash ‘n' Treasures mysteries by Barbara Allan Help Support Pet Adoption See Details Inside
“Aphrodite Jones is one of the chief practitioners of the true crime genre.” —Baltimore Sun  Updated with a fascinating analysis of the series The Staircase.   Michael Peterson was a decorated war veteran and bestselling novelist, his wife Kathleen a high-powered executive and devoted mother. They seemed to be the perfect couple—until the tragic night Michael found Kathleen at the bottom of the stairs in a pool of blood. He claimed her death was an accident. The prosecution put him behind bars. Then in a stunning reversal, a judge gave him another chance to stand trial. Aphrodite Jones draws on exclusive interviews and disturbing new evidence to update this classic real-life thriller of marriage, manipulation, and murder.  “A richly detailed and deeply researched tale of a greedy, sociopathic killer.” —Caitlin Rother, New York Times bestselling author of Lost Girls  “Prepare yourself for a journey into a meticulous criminal mind." —Corey Mitchell, author of Savage Son  INCLUDES 16 PAGES OF DRAMATIC PHOTOS   Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com  
You are cordially invited to Christmas at Millworth Manor. . . Camille, Lady Lydingham, requests the pleasure of your company at a festive house party, as she endeavors to coax a marriage proposal from Prince Nikolai Pruzinsky of Greater Avalonia. The hostess's relatives will be in attendance–in this case, a troupe of actors hired to impersonate a proper English family in order to fool the Prince. Gate-crashing, distractingly handsome first loves like Grayson Elliott are most unwelcome. Games will be played. Motives will be revealed. Mayhem may ensue. And hearts will be won–and lost–in the most romantic, magical season of all. Please RSVP «Cleverly conceived and flawlessly executed: the perfect holiday treat.» – The Chicago Tribune "Alexander's divine Victorian Christmas confection provides an abundance of wit and warmth." – Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Linda Lael MillerBatteries Not Required Contrary to popular opinion, Gayle Hayes's love life is out of service. But when she returns to her small Montana hometown, rodeo bad boy Tristan McCullough gives her a whole new lesson in power surge. . . Jill ShalvisCaptivated James Scott warned his investigator ex-wife Ella to be more careful. Now he finds the irate woman nearly naked and handcuffed to the towel rack in his Mexican vacation condo. He should release her. Then again. . . Lucy MonroeSeducing Tabby Everybody always wants Tabby Payton's beautiful sister. But not sexy English spy Calder Maxwell. He wants Tabby, body and soul, and he's willing to take seduction to new levels to prove it. . . Kate AngellNo Shirt, No Shoes, No Service Violet Cates is done with surfing beach bums. She's ready for a new wave, someone with more ambition than a grain of sand. Like Brad Davis. He looks like a beach bum, but looks can be so deceiving. . . Cat JohnsonFish Out of Water Carla Henricks is a cowgirl through and through, but her lasso has never met an English professor like Mark Ross. It's true opposites attract. Staying together is the juicy part. . .
A Hallelujah Love Novel Still reeling from their pastor's sex scandal, the members of Gospel Truth Church need someone who can restore order. Enter Reverend Doctor Pastor Bishop Overseer Mister Stanley Obadiah Meshach Brook, Jr., who quickly sets up a code of ethics so strict even Jesus might not pass muster! But when the new rules send much of the flock fleeing, Reverend Doctor O turns to Reverend Stanley Lee and his wife, Passion, to lead a revival. But as far as Passion is concerned, the church isn't the only thing that needs reviving. . . «Vibrant characters, artful storytelling, and an original voice.» –Donna Hill
I was his. To touch. Anywhere. Any time he wanted.Abby is ready to agree to anything to stop her brother from going to prison, but Kameron Maldondo, the owner of MalTech Corporation, is asking for the unexpected. Enthralled by his commanding brilliance, she agrees to be his assistant, at his beck and call for whatever he needs–whenever and however he wants. What that means is for him to decide and for her to submit to. Frightened yet fascinated by what he promises, Abby becomes a willing captive to his caress, undone by his peerless touch, a quivering submission to an aching need for complete carnal surrender. . . Praise for Tawny Taylor "Scorching hot. . .a heady mix of BDSM and thrill." – Romantic Times on Dangerous Master "Delicious taboo sex and intrigue. . .irresistible!" –Eden Bradley on Darkest Fire "Absolutely delicious!" –Kate Douglas on Dark Master
Finally settling down with his hunky cop boyfriend, former callboy Kevin Connor is giving up the «oldest profession» for a new career: producing his mom's TV talk show, «Sophie's Voice.» But when their latest guest–gay porn sensation Brent Havens–ends up floating in the East River after vowing to blow the lid off the adult film industry, Kevin returns to the world of high-stakes sex to find out: Who killed the twink who had everything?Was it the X-rated director who exploited his star–for his own desires? The bartender boyfriend who hustled more than just cocktails? Or the eye-candy co-star who left the sweet actor for a sugar daddy? Either way, Kevin is zooming in on one twisted plot with no shortage of drama queens. But is he ready for his close-up. . .with a killer? «Scott Sherman has created a really fresh and original character in Kevin Connor, and I look forward to more from him.» –Greg Herren Praise for Second You Sin "Following the adventures of hunky and lovable male hustler/amateur sleuth Kevin Connor around the streets of New York is like a thrill-a-minute roller coaster that is so full of hair raising turns and breathless moments of surprise that you don't even notice you're screaming with laughter the entire ride!"–Rick Copp «There is fun sin and boring sin. Second You Sin is chock-full of the first kind.» –David Stukas
"Exciting and satisfying." – Publishers Weekly Robert of Locksley, the handsome son of a respected earl, has long battled the tyranny of Prince John–a man as weak as he is cruel. Now that power has shifted even more firmly into John's hands, and Robert has no choice but to fight as an outlaw–as Robin Hood. Lady Marian of Ravenskeep has fled into the depths of Sherwood Forest. There, amid wild woods, she will be transformed from lady to warrior–as Robin Hood's partner in stealing John's gold. But all who breathe know the penalty for such theft is hanging. As the Sheriff's army pursues them, Robin Hood and Marian face danger at every turn. . .and discover a shared passion that will join their hearts forever. «Fans of historical fiction and period fantasy should enjoy this rousing story.» – Booklist "Roberson's genre-blending novel may be her best yet." – Publishers Weekly