What You Need To Know: Publication date September 27, 2011; First book in series
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A passion this seductive is more precious than diamonds. . . .
Sir William Christie, ruthless tycoon and notorious ladies' man, is dead. Now his four grown children have gathered for the reading of his will. What lies in store for half-siblings Vivienne, Alexander, and twins Gareth and Gwyneth? Stunning challenges that will test their fortitude across a royal empire...and lead them to the marvelously passionate adventures of their lives.
Lady Vivienne Bancroft fled England for New York, hoping to shed the confines of her arranged marriage to unrepentant rogue Miles Durham, Viscount Bancroft--though she never forgot the fiery desire he unleashed with his slightest touch. And when the gambling man arrives on her doorstep for a little sensual revenge for her desertion, he is met with Vivienne's dilemma: she must earn her father's inheritance by profitably running a diamond business worth millions in colonial South Africa.
Swept together in an exotic undertaking filled with heated passion and hungry temptation, will Vivienne and Miles discover that the marriage vows they once made are the greatest snare--or the most treasured reward?What Makes It Unusual: South Africa baby!
What You Need To Know: Publication date October 1, 2011; Inspirational (my past experience with this author is that she doesn't beat readers over the head with "the God stick" - but I can't speak for this particular title yet).
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Rural switchboard operator Georgie Gail is proud of her independence in a man's world ... which makes it twice as vexing when the telephone company sends a man to look over her shoulder.What Makes It Unusual: ZOMG - a Texas Ranger undercover and a switchboard-workin' heroine!
Dashing Luke Palmer is more than he appears though. He's a Texas Ranger working undercover to infiltrate a notorious gang of train robbers. Repairing telephones and tangling with this tempestuous woman is the last thing he wants to do. But when his stakeout puts Georgie in peril, he realizes more than his job is on the line.
What You Need To Know: Publication date October 4, 2011; Reprint
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A LADY REVEALEDWhat Makes It Unusual: Set in Paris on the eve of the French Revolution.
The Earl of Linton had never been prone to sentiment. Only boredom could have led him to rescue Danny, a filthy street urchin, from the clutches of a drunken brawler. Once rescued, however, the spirited ragamuffin proved a handful even for the usually unflappable nobleman. Not only did a simple bath require force, but the squirming brat imprisoned in his arms turned out to be a winsome young lady--and a strangely familiar one at that...
A HEART DISGUISED
Danielle was grateful for the Earl's timely intervention, but not for his arrogance and bruising strength. She had fended for herself quite well until now, against dangers more far-reaching than anyone imagined. That she had won the Earl's considerable protection only made it more vital that she keep her wits about her--and never give in to the quickening of her heartbeat every time his deceptively lazy eyes bore into hers...
What You Need To Know: Publication date October 25, 2011
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Outlaw. Preacher. Night Hawk. He’s had many names, but he can’t escape the past.What Makes It Unusual: Western baby! Western! YeeHaw!
Since Ian Vance’s beloved wife was murdered years ago, the hardened bounty hunter knows he’ll never feel love or tenderness again, so he’s made it his mission to ensure others get their justice. But when he’s charged with delivering a sharp-eyed beauty to the law, Ian can’t help but feel he may still have something left to lose.
Orphaned at twelve, Maggie Freeman has always found her way out of trouble. But now there’s a vigilante mob at her back who would like nothing more than to see her hang for a crime she didn’t commit. Maggie may have to accept help for the first time in her life . . . even if it’s from the one man standing between her and freedom.
As the past closes in, the sassy prisoner and toughened lawman may just find a passion between them that could bring blinding happiness . . . if they’ll let it.
What You Need To Know: Publication date November 1, 2011
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Love is the ultimate gamble…What Makes It Unusual: Georgian-era England (oh, and the gambling thing....)
Seasoned gambler Philip Drake knows every trick and uses most of them. After years of infamy, he’s ready to accept the mantle of respectability with his earldom— until a devastating racing loss and the threat of debtors’ prison force Philip right back into his gaming ways…
Susannah, Lady Messingham, is a woman with a past who refuses to belong to any man again. But Philip’s skill catches her eye and she persuades him to teach her how to win at the tables. Their new partnership turns into an exhilarating high-stakes game that entangles them in terrifying risk and unimaginable rewards....
- This is just a small sampling of upcoming and recently released titles. Have you read any promising unusual historicals of late?
6 comments:
OMG - I love the premise of the Gist! Enough to not care in the slightest that it's an inspy.
I'm looking forward to several of these, especially Lofty's.
Can't wait for your reviews on any or all of them. :D You sure live up to the title of SuperLibrarian - always introduces the most interesting books. :D
Thanks for counter-balancing the dark, wet, soul-sucking weather I woke up to this morning. Books! Interesting books!
I got Flawless because it's by Ms Lofty :) Planning to read it very soon.
I have to say, the Gist book sounds really, really unusual and interesting!! A switchboard-working heroine. Yep, never read!
Lori: Gist was working on this book when I attended her reader's weekend event at the Biltmore last year. I about swooned when I heard the premise.
Phyl: I'm reading the Lofty right now. Very promising!
Alys: These are my one semi-regular blatant promo posts. Up to you guys to decide what you want to do with them :)
Karen: OMG, A-frickin'-men to that! I'm having one of those soul-sucking days today!
Nath: I buy Gist for work, so will probably end up reading it that way. Uh, I'm just not sure when. I am so backlogged right now!
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