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After eleven years on the anchor desk at Channel 4, Ashley Giraud is one of the most beloved figures in Tampa Bay. That's how she likes her love--distant and impersonal. Outwardly sociable with her coworkers and viewers, she can't wait to get back to her gated home and garden. When her longtime stylist goes out of business, she follows a colleague's recommendation to Rhapsody, a small salon that serves as a hub for an eclectic group of lesbian friends. Despite Ashley's efforts to remain aloof, she soon trades her solitude for roller skates, swing dancing and the emotional ups and downs of new friends. Never before has she felt so contented in the company of other women. Even so, there's always the whisper from the past. Would any of them, especially Julia Whitethorn, the charismatic, appealing owner of Rhapsody, care about her if they knew the terrible secret she's kept for twenty years? Lambda Literary Award winner KG MacGregor spins a story about the power of secrets and the risks of love with her trademark wit and insight.

Constable Emma Kirby isn't minding her latest assignment in the least. Security detail for a rising country music sensation's concert is easy on the eyes and ears - until a deadly explosion tears open the night. After running into danger to save the life of singer/songwriter Daina Buchanan, Emma finds herself also a target of the stalker who claims responsibility. With both their lives in danger and turned upside down, Emma is charged with ensuring their safety. But independent and fiery tempered Daina proves difficult to work with, even after she agrees to protective custody. For the reserved Emma, life with a self-absorbed musician whom she is expected to protect is the last thing she needs. Daina Buchanan, she soon finds, is used to getting what she wants. Passion and music are the backdrop for heart-pounding tension in this debut novel from Rebecca Swartz.

A love story where losing may be the only way to win... With staggering student loans to repay, CC Carlson is determined to please her new employers. The first assignment as a real estate lawyer is easy: deliver an eviction notice and make it clear that it will be enforced.She can see right away why the heir wants the charming farmhouse, cottages and land. She delivers her notice and ultimatum and only then realizes that the nearly 70-year-old occupant is the inspiring creator of a series of books that had filled her childhood with stories of love and courage. Love and tragic secrets are part of every inch of her land, and Vivian Battle is prepared to live up to her name, as she always has. Her fiercely loyal tenants will also protect her. That includes the far-too attractive Penn, also a lawyer, who is only too happy to tell CC what she can do with her eviction notice.

The foothills of California hold many beauties--and many secrets. The walls of Deerhaven Forest Hall protect the cherished secrets of its residents, and all that they believe and have guarded for more years than they can count. Sula Smith is the latest protector. Married to duty and desperate to preserve what so many want to destroy, her trysts are short-lived and never repeated. The nearby town of Deerhaven Pines knows her, or of her. Lesley Windsor doesn't realize she is seeking answers when she enters the Hall for the first time. A typical 1970s housewife, she is unprepared for the people, living and otherwise, who have agendas she can't fathom. Sula Smith is deeply unsettling. But the moment she meets the tender and kind Rachel Windsor, Lesley knows she can't leave. Welcome to Deerhaven Pines, where history, fate, love and justice begins...and ends.

It's been four years since Jane Kincaid made history in the smash best-seller The Candidate... Vice President Jane Kincaid is up for re-election alongside President Dennis Collins. Of immeasurable help and comfort to her is her lover, Secret Service Agent Alex Warner and her sister/campaign manager, Corey Kincaid. Even though she's planned for a tough fight, the campaign's equilibrium is threatened by the rumor that Collins is about to be engulfed in scandal. The news comes from Julia Landen, a reporter assigned to the campaign and Alex's ex-girlfriend. Jane wants her campaign to stay above the mire, but Corey and Julia grow increasingly obsessed with Collins' problems--and they spend more and more time together. Not happy to have her ex underfoot, Alex shares Jane's concern about the burgeoning romance. On the eve of the party convention the scandal explodes on the front pages, gutting the viability of the Collins/Kincaid ticket. Everyone suspects dirty tricks and Alex undertakes an investigation--but any evidence she finds won't change the fact that Jane is once again standing on the edge of history. This time winning and losing both come with immeasurable consequences.

Dr. Tomas Jefferson stays aloof from life and love, but is strangely drawn to a war-ravaged Marine at a Chicago street clinic where she volunteers. When he dies on the streets, she undertakes notification of the next of kin, but it's clear that Senator Raybelle McKeehan finds the matter inconvenient. Raybelle McKeehan was ten when she knew that she would be president some day. Now a Republican senator from Tennessee, there is no room in her life for deviations and distractions, but her brother's death and the compelling Dr. Jefferson both throw her off her carefully charted path. Horrified by her brother's circumstances, and that of other veterans, Raybelle must decide if she can go toe-to-toe with powerful men to uncover self-dealing and criminal acts that strike at the heart of the constitution and the democracy she loves. Tomas agrees to advise her and though Raybelle denies it to herself, feelings emerge...and so do rumors that could ruin her career.

A young woman surviving in Seattle's murky night world suddenly has new friends. When the pack of young punks save her from a beating and worse, Whiskey is willing to throw in with them--for a night or two. The high-living rich kids are eager to lavish money, housing, parties and delightful intimacies on her. They say they want nothing in return. Hardened by the brutal streets, Whiskey knows nothing is free. More than ever she clings to her motto: Take more than you give. But when you have nothing, anything can be tempting. It all could be a dream come true, except for the nightmares that await her if Whiskey chooses to walk the Strange Path. The mesmerizing Sanguire trilogy from D Jordan Redhawk unveils the bloody balance of an ancient conflict between undying races, all waiting on one woman's choices.

It's difficult for captain Alex Ryan to ignore C.J.'s southern charm. The romantic possibilities are crushed when a murder and scandal erupt within Alex's command. The system they have both sworn to uphold makes them enemies separated by mounting evidence, and there is no honorable way to cross the divide.

Maggie Seaver is attempting to make peace with losing custody of her daughter, Angel, in the wake of a break-up with the girl's biological mother, Yoli. But when she receives evidence that Angel has been abused, Maggie kidnaps the child, drives across the border into Baja, and ends up in a spiritual commune outside the southern Baja town of Todos Santos. During the long drive down the Baja penninsula, and especially during her sojourn in the spiritual community of the Light Beings, Maggie must contend not only with the fear of being apprehended by the police, but also question the degree to which her actions are fueled by concern for her daughter or by the desire for revenge against Yoli. The ailing spiritual leader of the community provides lessons in forgiveness and redemption that will affect a profound change in each of the characters.

Dorsey Larue nicknamed her the "Naked Silver Lake Goddess." It was a one-night only encounter, no names, just the music from the women's festival and the stars as witnesses. Reluctantly returned home to Romeo Falls, where life in the family hardware store exceeds her every expectation for tedium, Dorsey faces another summer of loneliness until her best friend's cousin, Sarah, arrives in town. Dorsey recognizes her immediately and the passion they shared immediately flares again. But small minds in small towns aren't ready for Sarah and Dorsey, the couple. In fact, rumors about Sarah's past in the big city abound. When an escalating series of malicious crimes brings all accusing eyes to the newcomer, Dorsey may find herself alone once again, this time with a broken heart...and possibly worse. What happened at the music festival doesn't stay at the music festival in Amy Briant's irresistible story of a lonely heart, a red Volkswagen bug and a love affair that is anything but simple.

River Tyler leaves her life in Virginia behind, setting out for the paradise of the Florida Keys. As a jewelry designer she's been hired to manage a high-end jewelry store owned by one of the area's wealthiest and most influential men.She doesn't understand that he has plans for her--plans that become impossible to contemplate once she meets store buyer Larken Moore. Larken is determined not to get burned, but Key West sunsets are hot and the passion that blazes between her and River burns even hotter. This edition of Nat Burns heartfelt tale of surprising love and high stakes is the author's revised and edited version.

The story takes place in Delicious, a small New England town. The protagonist returns for her mother's funeral after leaving as a teen, and we get to see Delicious both through the eyes of that teen rebel and through the eyes of the adult woman she has become as she tries to make sense of her past.

In this sequel to "Devil's Rock," Hill pits two remarkable women against the harsh and bitter desert and an implacable killer. Someone is using the bleak highways to dump women's bodies. But in a landscape where an inviting road can curve into a sand-choked mirage, and a true oasis can be invisible under a white-hot sun, clues can blow away in the wind.

Angelique Divine's comfortable life in Singapore is turned upside down when she reluctantly takes on a new client--an unscrupulous business that is stripping the struggling island nation of Seragana of its resources and is at loggerheads with the country's monarchical ruler. Soon Angelique finds herself drawn into a web of political intrigue and shady business activities. Calling on her influential friends in the Twilight club for support, Angelique decides to offer assistance to Seragana. Fresh from London and new to the throne, the charismatic Kira Na Murgha presents Angelique with more dilemmas than expected. The Twilight Club's risky solution is further jeopardized by the activities of Detective Inspector Stephanie Tyler in Melbourne. The Inspector's investigations into a drug ring and her search for Angelique lead her straight to Seragana--and an unlikely showdown with the princess. Annabel West showcases an exciting exotic adventure set in Southeast Asia where a committed young woman and her friends pit themselves against a rapacious business threatening to ruin a small island paradise.

Being a plain Jane has never bothered Blair Wingfield, especially since it suits her job as a deputy sheriff. Ruggedly beautiful Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is a town on the edge of vast stretches of wilderness, and the present has caught up with a vengeance. Never certain of her personal beliefs, Blair is plunged into anguish and questioning when the local high school's star forward commits suicide, leaving behind bitter accusations of anti-gay bullying. The girl's story galvanizes young attorney Emma Jacobs into leading the charge against the school district's failure to protect one of its own. Beset with family troubles, stunned at her own soul-searching and caught between the law and politics, Blair tries to find some semblance of calm and control. But every time she clashes with Emma there is little of either to be found. Something else entirely wants to grow out of Blair's uncertainties... Ruth Perkinson (Sterling Road Blues) confronts the tragedy of teen suicide amidst the hope, courage and faith of a small town and newfound belief in love.

"Two very different reasons brought Laura Izmani and Helen Baynor to the Beach Boardwalk for a symbolic ride on the biggest wooden roller coaster on the west coast. They part strangers, but only after sharing an experience that shifted both of their lives onto new tracks. Their paths cross again decades later when Laura interviews with Helen to become the private chef for the Baynor household. Given what Laura revealed during that fateful coaster ride, she's relieved that Helen seems to have forgotten her. Fiercely protective of her children, Helen--now a famous stage actress and widow with teenaged twins--divides her time between home in a sleepy California enclave and the bright lights of Broadway. Continuing her carefully managed life until her children leave for college is all she wants. Their first roller coaster ride together may turn out to be only a prelude..."--P. [4] of cover.

Dismissed as washed up due to injury, Cass Flynn has just found out she's been elevated from alternate to competitor for the Double Scull US Rowing Team on its way to China. With only a few weeks until the event debuts with the whole world watching, she is itching to prove she can still row at world-class speeds. It's her last chance--at 32 she can't afford to wait another four years.Aloof 28-year-old Stroke-of-the-Eights rower Laura Kelley doubts her last minute teammate's suitability as much as anyone, but has little time to dwell on it. Her own inconsistency since the suicide of her ex's younger sister has not gone unnoticed, and her ex's appearance at training camp literally rocks the boat. Driven by their own hearts to compete at speeds thought impossible only years earlier, Cass and Laura plunge into training with one goal in mind: gold. Fate has other plans, and medals aren't the only things at risk. Pol Robinson's debut romance novel dives into the ultimate competition with a riveting story of world-class athletes and the passions that drive them.

Movie star Tessa Flanagan has retired from the Hollywood grind with a string of popular and critical successes behind her. Now her days revolve around time with her daughter Laya and launching a new career in philanthropy. She doesn't expect a brief encounter with Eleanor Chapin, Laya's new kindergarten teacher, to make a lasting impression. As the end of the school year nears, however, Tessa realizes that her daughter's beloved Miss Chapin may be the perfect nanny for the summer. Natural and direct, Eleanor already understands Laya's need for life out of the public eye. Even though it means inviting a stranger into their household, Tessa is certain her own carefully guarded secrets will not be at risk. For Eleanor, L.A. is merely a stop between Boston and a long-awaited Ph.D. program. But the job offer from Tessa Flanagan is so lucrative she is tempted to put her plans on hold. The idea of working closely with Tessa is equally enticing, but the job is about Laya. There's no reason not to take it--after all, she'll be leaving L.A. soon. "Kate Christie explores the distance from Chicago's South Side to the Hollywood Hills, from bucolic New England to lush Kauai through the passionate connection between two women looking for home."

Hannah, a free spirit. Rachel, the woman she calls home. Hannah and Rachel knew, from their first adventure as girls, that they were meant to be together. No creek was too wide, no tree too high for the two of them to conquer. On the fateful day their innocent feelings blossomed into unexpected passion, Hannah was certain she and Rachel were meant to be together, forever. But Rachel understood Hannah was meant to be free. Wherever Hannah went, it was Rachel, strong and steady, she came home to. After decades of love, hard choices and painful sacrifices, it's Rachel's turn to go, and this time Hannah must stay. All Hannah wants is to be able to say goodbye. "Renowned playwright Claudia Allen's vibrant story of Hannah and Rachel will touch the hearts and minds of anyone who has ever tried to explain why--and who--they love. Includes 32 pages of color photographs from the production of Hannah Free, the motion picture starring Sharon Gless, and background interviews about the making of this award-winning film.

Hot-headed and soft-hearted Street Crimes Detective, Lucy "Lucky" Sorin, can't seem to stay out of trouble. She even manages to get kicked off the task force working to bring down the Rat Lords, an outlaw motorcycle club in town. Instead of taking a demotion she turns in her badge, grabs her stick and goes looking for a level table with fast cloth--at the Rat Lords' clubhouse. While all eyes are on the ex-cop turned pool hustler, Lucky only has eyes for Mira Allen, the club president's lover. With her smooth stroke and smart mouth, it doesn't take long for Lucky to find trouble again. Tempers soon flare and nothing is quite what it seems. Everyone has a secret someone else is willing to kill for--and Lucky is dangerously behind the eight-ball.

Detective Inspector Carol Ashton appears fully recovered from a serious gunshot wound that nearly took her life. But appearances can be deceiving. Carol is now questioning her commitment to a career that came so close to killing her. And now she is given a most unwelcome assignment. She must safeguard the abrasive Marla Strickland--the famous American feminist--whose talent for controversy is certain to create headlines during her visit to Australia. Ms. Strickland is also reluctant to accept the necessity of a bodyguard. Until the grisly death of one of her staff members forces her to accept Carol's presence. Thrown together uneasily, neither woman has any real sense of the danger that waits for Marla. A deadly game is in progress, with a group called Wellspring pulling the strings. Marla is their target. But once again, it is Carol in the line of fire.

Dog walker-turned murder investigator Matilda Smithwick again finds herself in the middle of a slew of murders.

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