Some Like it Wicked by Teresa Medeiros

The impoverished daughter of a famous London actress sets out collect a generous reward by tracking down the long lost heir to the Duke of Warrick.   But when the trail she follows ends abruptly, she desperately convinces a Scottish highwayman to impersonate the Duke so she  can still collect the money.  Strong characters and humorous situations make Some Like it Wicked a delicious take on the “lost heir” story.

~A Romance in the Stacks Review by Stacey

Want to know more about your favorite romance authors or just looking for something fun to read? Join Romance in the Stacks, the Denton Public Library’s Romance Book Club. For more information call 940-349-8796 or e-mail Kimberly.Wells@cityofdenton.com.

Burning Wild by Christine Feehan

Hot, hot, hot! Christine Feehan does it again!

When a tragic car accident brings together Jake Bannaconni and Emma Reynolds, Jake decides to use his powers of persuasion to convince Emma to be his son’s nanny.   Jake is rich, ruthless, and hiding his true nature from the world – he’s a leopard-shifter. As danger stalks him from all directions, Jake must take action to protect his new family. Will Emma stay with him despite his unusual abilities?  Can Jake learn to love her when he has never loved anyone before?  Burning Wild is an emotionally satisfying read with off the charts sensuality.

~A Romance in the Stacks Review by Stacey

Want to know more about your favorite romance authors or just looking for something fun to read? Join Romance in the Stacks, the Denton Public Library’s Romance Book Club. For more information call 940-349-8796 or e-mail Kimberly.Wells@cityofdenton.com.

RITA Award Winners Announced!

The RITA Awards, which celebrate the best Romance fiction of the year, have been announced!

Check them out and let us know if you agree.

 2009 Winner for Best New Novel:  

 

 

 

Oh My Gods by Terri Lynn Childs

 

2009 Winner for Best Contemporary Romance Title:

 

 

 

Not Another Bad Date by Rachel Gibson

 

2009 RITA Winner for Best Historical Romance

 

 

 

Edge of Impropriety by Pam Rosenthal

 

2009 RITA Winner for Best Inspirational Romance

 

 

 

 

Finding Stefanie by Susan May Warren

 

2009 RITA Winner for Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements 

 

 

Tribute by Nora Roberts

 

 

2009 RITA Winner for Best Paranormal Romance

 

 

 

Seducing Mr. Darcy by Gwyn Cready

 

2009 RITA Winner for Best Historical Romance

 

 

 

My Lord and Spymaster by Joanne Bourne

 

2009 RITA Winner for Best Romance Novella

  

  

“The Fall of Rogue Gerard” by Stephanie Laurens in It Happened One Night.

 

 

2009 RITA Winner for Best Romantic Suspense

 

 

 

Take No Prisoners by Cindy Gerard

 

2009 RITA Winner for Best Young Adult Romance

 

 

 

Hell Week by Rosemary Clement-Moore

 

Are you a fan of romance novels? Join the Romance in the Stacks book group at the Denton Public Library to talk about your favorite author or find something new to read. For more information please contact Kimberly Wells at kimberly.wells@cityofdenton.com

~Kimberly

Dead and Gone by Charlene Harris

Sookie Stackhouse is back…. trying to negotiate around her crazy life that includes vampires, werewolves, and, of course, three extremely difficult ex-boyfriends.  Her uncomfortable bond to the vampire Eric has grown stronger and harder to resist, making Sookie feel less like her usual self and more like Eric’s servant.  When the shifters decide to come out into the open and reveal their two-natured existence, Sookie finds herself once again trying to solve the murder of someone close to her family.

Then, she finds her very life is threatened by beings that are more powerful and dangerous than any she has dealth with before.   Can Sookie survive the day and the night? And more importantly, which of her ex-loves will win her heart?  Dead and Gone is another riveting read from Charlene Harris that will leave you demanding more.

~A Romance in the Stacks Review by Stacey

Want to know more about your favorite romance authors or just looking for something fun to read? Join Romance in the Stacks, the Denton Public Library’s Romance Book Club. For more information call 940-349-8796 or e-mail Kimberly.Wells@cityofdenton.com.