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TABLE OF CONTENTS | APRIL 2010 DEADLY DEALS Fern Michaels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 BEYOND THE DARKNESS Alexandra Ivy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ONE PERFECT ROSE Mary Jo Putney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 SOMETHING SCANDALOUS Christie Kelley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 TOO HOT FOR A RAKE Pearl Wolf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 LORD OF THE ISLES Debbie Mazzuca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 SILKEN RAPTURE Cassie Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 FORCE OF NATURE Susan Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 KILLER CRUISE: A Jaine Austen Mystery Laura Levine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 TIPPY TOE MURDER: A Lucy Stone Mystery Leslie Meier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 GOD DON’T PLAY Mary Monroe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 NEVER ENOUGH: A View Park Novel Angela Winters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 HEATED RIVALRY Patricia Sargeant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 THE PERFECT WOMAN James Andrus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 BLOOD BOND #14: Moonshine Massacre William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone . . . . . . . . . . .15 RATTLER Barry Andrew Chambers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 POWER OF THE MOUNTAIN MAN William W. Johnstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 MOST WANTED KILLER Robert Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 SEPTEMBER SACRIFICE Mark Horner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 APRIL 2010 BACKLIST PROMOTION ..................................................... 18 IN A COLD SWEAT Roy Glenn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 KEEPING MISERY COMPANY Michelle Larks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 HOLLYWOOD DECEPTION Shelia M. Goss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 FINDING JOY IN PAIN 2 Roslyn M. Wyche-Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 SISTER GIRLS 2 Angel M. Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 HOW TO KILL YOUR HUSBAND Keith Thomas Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 OAK BLUFFS Joan Early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 CROSSING THE LINE Bernice Layton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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Page 1: DEADLY DEALS SISTER GIRLS Fern Michaels April 2010.pdf · series, Christina Dodd and her Darkness Chosen series, and our own Jacquelyn Frank with her Nightwalkers series. MARKETING

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DEADLY DEALSFern Michaels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

BEYOND THE DARKNESSAlexandra Ivy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

ONE PERFECT ROSEMary Jo Putney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

SOMETHING SCANDALOUS Christie Kelley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

TOO HOT FOR A RAKEPearl Wolf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

LORD OF THE ISLESDebbie Mazzuca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

SILKEN RAPTURECassie Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

FORCE OF NATURESusan Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

KILLER CRUISE: A Jaine Austen MysteryLaura Levine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

TIPPY TOE MURDER: A Lucy Stone MysteryLeslie Meier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

GOD DON’T PLAYMary Monroe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

NEVER ENOUGH: A View Park NovelAngela Winters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

HEATED RIVALRYPatricia Sargeant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

THE PERFECT WOMANJames Andrus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

BLOOD BOND #14:Moonshine MassacreWilliam W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone . . . . . . . . . . .15

RATTLERBarry Andrew Chambers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

POWER OF THE MOUNTAIN MANWilliam W. Johnstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

MOST WANTED KILLERRobert Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

SEPTEMBER SACRIFICE Mark Horner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

APRIL 2010 BACKLIST PROMOTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

IN A COLD SWEATRoy Glenn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

KEEPING MISERY COMPANY Michelle Larks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

HOLLYWOOD DECEPTION Shelia M. Goss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

FINDING JOY IN PAIN 2Roslyn M. Wyche-Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

SISTER GIRLS 2Angel M. Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

HOW TO KILL YOUR HUSBANDKeith Thomas Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

OAK BLUFFSJoan Early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

CROSSING THE LINEBernice Layton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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Z E B R A M A S S M A R K E T | APRIL 2010

DEADLY DEALS

Fern Michaels

KEY SELLING POINTS• Fern Michaels has had more

than thirty consecutive New YorkTimes bestsellers, and is theauthor of over eighty novels.

• All of the Sisterhood books havebeen New York Times bestsellers.

• Fern Michaels is one of the strongest brand names in publishing.

MARKETING PLANS• National print media campaign

• Advance bound galleys

• National print and online advertising campaign

• Radio station on-air giveaway promotions

• Online giveaways and promotionon romance reader websites

• Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com and fernmichaels.com

Category: Fiction

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-0686-2

Price: $7.99/$10.99

Rights: World

Pages: 320

Spine: 25/32

Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Summerville, SC (near Charleston)

After years of trying to become pregnant without success, Rachel Dawson and her husbandThomas felt their dreams had finally come true the day they brought home their newlyadopted twin babies. Though the lawyer Baron Bell who arranged for the surrogate mothercharged a hefty six-figure fee, one glance into the eyes of their precious children told them it was all worth it. Until the birth mother reappeared, first demanding more money, then thetwins themselves. Suddenly Baron Bell was nowhere to be found, and the Dawsons wereonce again childless, heartbroken and nearly destitute.

When the case finds its way to the offices of high-profile attorney Lizzie Fox, she can’t wait to take down the so-called “Mr. Wonderful.” And she knows she’ll have all the help sheneeds as it’s just the kind of crime that really gets the Sisterhood’s adrenaline flowing. Oncethey get their hands on the perpetrators there will be hell to pay, and it will cost a lot morethan cold, hard cash.

praise for fern michaels and her sisterhood novels“Revenge is a dish best served with cloth napkins and floral centerpieces…fast-paced…puts poetic justice first.” —Publishers Weekly on Payback

“Delectable…deliver[s] revenge that’s creatively swift and sweet, Michaels-style.”—Publishers Weekly on Hokus Pokus

Sales History: zebra mass market: Razor Sharp 10/09 (978-1-4201-0684-8)Under the Radar 6/09 (978-1-4201-0683-1)

#1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels proves to be unstoppable as she delivers her fifteenth Sisterhood novel, a wildly popular series about smart, sassy, courageous women who will go to the ends of the earth to protect those they love.

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Picture Perfect(978-0-8217-7588-2)

2/05

Fool Me Once(978-0-8217-8071-8)

7/07

About Face(978-0-8217-7020-7)

4/03

Dear Emily(978-0-8217-7670-4)

2/05

Up Close and Personal

(978-0-8217-7956-94/09

Annie’s Rainbow(978-0-8217-8131-9)

9/01

Charming Lily (978-0-8217-7019-1)

4/01

Sara’s Song(978-0-8217-7671-1)

8/03

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Fern Michaels is the USA Today and New York Times bestsellingauthor of the Sisterhood series, Mr. and Miss Anonymous, Up Closeand Personal, The Scoop, and dozens of other novels and novellas.She lives in South Carolina.

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Z E B R A M A S S M A R K E T | APRIL 2010

BEYOND THE DARKNESS

Alexandra Ivy

KEY SELLING POINTS• This is the sixth installment of

Alexandra Ivy’s Guardians of Eternity series. Readers of paranormal romance enjoy serieswith continuing characters. Somerecent successes are KressleyCole and her Immortals After Darkseries, Christina Dodd and herDarkness Chosen series, and ourown Jacquelyn Frank with herNightwalkers series.

MARKETING PLANS• National print media campaign

• Print advertising in RT Book Reviews

• Online giveaways and promotion on paranormalromance reader websites

• Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com andalexandraivy.com

Category: ParanormalRomance

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-0298-7

Price: $6.99/$8.99

Rights: World

Pages: 384

Spine: 15/16

Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Ewing, MO

Salvatore Giuliani is not a happy werewolf. It’s his duty as leader to track down the pureblood females who can keep his people from extinction. But the moment he catchesscent of Harley, a pureblood held by a pack of mangy curs, his savage need for her obliterates all other instincts. And the only thing worse than being captured is finding that beautiful, independent Harley defiantly refuses to become his mate.

Harley has been taught to distrust all Weres, especially their arrogant king. She won’t be used for breeding or bonded against her will, not even to a man who makes every nerve tingle with awareness. Yet Salvatore is her key to saving the family she never knew she had—if she dares to succumb to his dark, predatory desire, and face a vicious enemy sworn todestroy them both.

praise for alexandra ivy“Oh, so hot and wonderfully dangerous.” —Gena Showalter on Darkness Unleashed

“A darkly erotic adventure with a vampire hero who can bite me anytime!”—Angela Knight on Darkness Revealed

Alexandra Ivy graduated from Truman University with a degree in theatre. She currentlylives in Missouri with her husband and teenage sons.

Sales History: zebra mass market: Darkness Revealed 3/09 (978-1-4201-0296-3)Darkness Everlasting 5/08 (978-0-8217-7939-2)Embrace the Darkness 11/07 (978-0-8217-7937-8)

Rising paranormal star Alexandra Ivy continues her highly-acclaimedGuardians of Eternity series featuring sultry vampire bodyguards.

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Z E B R A M A S S M A R K E T | APRIL 2010

ONE PERFECT ROSEThe Lost Lords

Mary Jo Putney

KEY SELLING POINTS• Putney has been awarded two

Romantic Times Career Achievement Awards, two RITAawards, four NJRW Golden Leafawards, and the NJRW careerachievement award for historicalromance.

• Features an excerpt of Putney’s next Lost Lords book,Never Less Than a Lady(Zebra Mass Market, 5/10).

MARKETING PLANS• National print media campaign

• Advance bound galleys

• Print advertising in RT Book Reviews

• Radio station on-air giveaway promotions

• Online giveaway promotions onromance reader websites

• Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com andmaryjoputney.com

Category: Historical Romance

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-0852-1

Price: $6.99/$8.99

Rights: World

Pages: 416

Spine: 1

Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Baltimore, MD

Stephen Kenyon, the new Duke of Ashburton, has always known exactly what societyexpected of him. But a doctor’s grim diagnosis leaves him longing to experience life as neverbefore. Traveling incognito, he becomes entangled with a wandering theater family and theirspirited adopted daughter, Rosalind Jordan. With no time to waste in courtship, Stephenconvinces Rosalind to marry him—an arrangement that has advantages for both. The warmcompanionship and profound passion they share is more than Stephen expected, and farmore than his family and his own guarded nature ever allowed. But each passing, perfect daytogether is a bittersweet reminder that love is the one thing he is not at liberty to offer, andthe one thing she can never admit…

praise for mary jo putney“Intoxicating, romantic and utterly ravishing...” —Eloisa James on Loving A Lost Lord

“In her superb, inimitable style, Putney takes a pair of magnetic, beautifully matched protagonists, places them in a dark, impossible situation, and makes it work.”

—Library Journal

“One Perfect Rose is Mary Jo Putney in top form.” —Romantic Times

Every romance reader knows the great historicals of award-winning author Mary Jo Putney.To date, Putney has published twenty-nine books and counting, and she is a frequent guestspeaker at many writers conferences. Mary Jo Putney lives in Baltimore, Maryland.

Sales History: zebra mass market: Loving a Lost Lord 7/09 (978-1-4201-0328-1)Faery Magic 9/06 (978-0-8217-8091-6)

Few romance novels have touched readers as deeply or as lastingly as thisclassic by New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney. Poignant,passionate, and tender, One Perfect Rose is the story of two mismatchedlovers drawn into a fragile, unforgettable union…

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Category: Historical Romance

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-0876-7

Price: $6.99/$8.99

Rights: World

Pages: 352

Spine: 27/32

Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Severna Park, MD

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Z E B R A M A S S M A R K E T | APRIL 2010

SOMETHING SCANDALOUS

Christie Kelley

KEY SELLING POINTS• Will appeal to readers of sensual

Regency-set romances and fansof Julia Quinn, Celeste Bradley,Samantha James, and Sophie Jordan.

• Romance readers love recurringcharacters, as evidenced by Lisa Kleypas’ Wallflower series, Sabrina Jeffries’s School forHeiresses, and Mary Balogh’sseries centered on Miss Martin’sSchool for Girls, not to mentioncountless series based on familial ties.

MARKETING PLANS• National print media campaign

• Advance bound galleys

• Advertising in RT Book Reviews

• Radio station on-air giveaway promotions

• Online giveaway promotions onromance reader websites

• Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com andchristiekelley.com

Raised as the youngest daughter of the Duke of Kendal, Elizabeth learns a devastating truth on his deathbed: he wasn’t her father at all. And because the Duke had no sons, his title and fortune must go to his only male heir: a distant cousin who left England for America long ago. Anticipating the man’s imminent occupation of her home, Elizabeth anxiously searches for her mother’s diary, and the secret of her paternity.

Arriving in London with his seven siblings, William Atherton intends to sell everything andreturn to his beloved Virginia farm, and his fiancée, as quickly as possible. But as Elizabethshows William an England he never knew, and graciously introduces his siblings to Londonsociety, it becomes clear the two are meant for each other. Soon, Elizabeth finds herself determined to seduce the man who can save not only her family name but her heart.

praise for christie kelley and EEVVEERRYY TTIIMMEE WWEE KKIISSSS

“Rollicking, sexy…you’ll enjoy this one!” —Kat Martin

“Kelley knows how to bring a great depth of emotion into a romance.”—Romantic Times Book Review

Christie Kelley was born and raised in upstate New York. She now lives in Maryland.

Sales History: zebra mass market: Every Time We Kiss 3/09 (978-1-4201-0352-6)Every Night I’m Yours 2/08 (978-1-4201-0351-9)

Renowned for creating vivid, lovable characters with intense sexual tension and fun plots to keep readers turning the pages, Christie Kellyreturns with her third exciting book featuring a group of spinster friends in Regency England.

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Category: Historical Romance

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-0481-3

Price: $6.99/$8.99

Rights: World

Pages: 352

Spine: 27/32

Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: New York, NY

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Z E B R A M A S S M A R K E T | APRIL 2010

TOO HOT FOR A RAKE

Pearl Wolf

KEY SELLING POINTS• This is the second installment in

Pearl Wolf’s Fairchild Sistersseries, which began with Too Hotfor a Spy.

• Historical romance readers love family series. Some recent successes include Sabrina Jeffries’s School for Heiressesseries, as well as Kathryn Caskie’sSinclair Family Seven DeadlySins series.

MARKETING PLANS• National print media campaign

• Online giveaways and promotionon romance reader websites

• Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com and pearlwolf.com

Hoping to pull off a brazen seduction, Lady Helena Fairchild sneaks into her betrothed’sbed—only to realize too late that she is lying next to a notorious rake. Even worse, her fiancéstumbles upon them and calls off their wedding. To avoid scandal, Helena’s family sends heraway to the country. But when she steps into her coach, her escort is none other than thestranger who lay next to her that night.

Lord Desmond Bannington has no intention of changing his ways until he receives news thathe is now the Marquis of Waverley. Returning to England to claim his title, Desmond vowsto abandon his reckless habits. But for the memory of the lovely Lady Helena Fairchildundressed in his bed. Intrigued by her boldness, and yearning to know her innermost secrets,Desmond can’t help a temptation beyond all reason…

praise for pearl wolf’s TTOOOO HHOOTT FFOORR AA SSPPYY

“As delicious as Jane Austen at her very best!”—Rosemary Rogers, New York Times bestselling author

“Readers who enjoy Celeste Bradley have a treat in store with Wolf’s daring debut.”—Romantic Times

Pearl Wolf lives in Manhattan and has two sons and three grandsons. Pearl is active in several writers organizations including New Jersey Romance Writers, Florida RomanceWriters, NYC Mystery Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime, NY-Tristate Chapter (past president).

Sales History: zebra mass market: Too Hot for a Spy 3/09 (978-1-4201-0480-6)

Pearl Wolf ’s second sizzling book in her acclaimed series about theFairchild’s: The Duke of Heatham, his wife, his five daughters, and hisonly son and heir—a boisterous family whose exploits turn the duke’shair gray!

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Z E B R A M A S S M A R K E T D E B U T | APRIL 2010

LORD OF THE ISLES

Debbie Mazzuca KEY SELLING POINTS• This is the first book in a

series focusing on theMacLeod clan and theMacLeod brothers. Historicalromance readers enjoy continuing novels about families, as evidenced by thesuccess of Hannah Howell’sMurray family introduced in her Highland novels.

MARKETING PLANS• National print

media campaign

• Advance bound galleys

• Advertising in RT Book Reviews

• Online giveaways and promotion on romance reader websites

• Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com

advance praise for LLOORRDD OOFF TTHHEE IISSLLEESS

“Delightful. A wonderful debut!”—Hannah Howell, New York Times bestselling author

“Debbie Mazzuca weaves Fairy magic, Scottish highlanders and timetravel into a delightful adventure of love that’s meant to be!”

—Melissa Mayhue, author of A Highlander of Her Own

Debbie Mazzuca resides in Ottawa, Canada with her family.

Combing the best of Hannah Howell and AmandaScott, with a touch of Karen Marie Moning’s talents,Debbie Mazzuca makes her debut on the Zebra listwith a sensual time-travel romance set in Scotland.

Category: Historical RomanceISBN 13: 978-1-4201-1005-0Price: $4.99/$5.99Rights: WorldPages: 352 Spine: 27/32 Pack: 48Author’s Residence: Ottawa, Canada

SILKEN RAPTURE

Cassie Edwards KEY SELLING POINTS• There are over ten million

copies of Cassie Edwards’snovels in print.

• Zebra is reissuing all ofCassie Edwards’s novels withwonderful covers that willappeal to a new audience;these early titles are some of her very best books—thelonger, richer, more passionate style of historicalromance that put her on themap in the 1980s.

MARKETING PLANS• National print

media campaign

• Online giveaways and promotion on romance reader websites

• Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com

praise for cassie edwards“A sensitive storyteller who always touches readers’ hearts.”

—Romantic Times

“Edwards moves readers with love and compassion.”—Bell, Book & Candle

Cassie Edwards is a New York Times and USA Todaybestselling author beloved for her passionate and sympatheticportraits of Native American characters. She lives in Mattoon,Illinois with her husband.

A sizzling, stunningly repackaged and reissued historical romance classic from New York Times andUSA Today bestselling author Cassie Edwards, thebiggest name in Indian Romance.

Category: Historical RomanceISBN 13: 978-1-4201-1017-3Price: $6.99/$8.99 Rights: WorldPages: 480 Spine: 1 5/32 Pack: 48Author’s Residence: Mattoon, ILPublishing History: zebra 4/83 (978-0-8217-1172-9)Sales History: zebra mass market: Beloved Embrace 7/08 (978-1-4201-0127-0)Savage Paradise 2/08 (978-1-4201-0126-3) 8

introducing tomorrow’s romance stars to today’s readers—at yesterday’s prices.

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B R A V A M A S S M A R K E T | APRIL 2010

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FORCE OF NATURE

Susan Johnson

KEY SELLING POINTS• Force of Nature was a USA Today

bestseller, as were Taken by Surprise, Blonde Heat, Again andAgain, Seduction in Mind, Tempting, and Captivated.

• Seduction in Mind, To Please aLady, and Legendary Lover wereall New York Times bestsellers.

• Susan Johnson’s many awardsinclude the 1990 and 1991 Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for SensualRomance, numerous Bookrakawards, and a nomination as aRITA finalist in 1991 for Forbidden.

• Her books have been translatedinto eight languages.

MARKETING PLANS• National print media campaign

• Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com and susanjohnsonauthor.com

Category: Historical Romance

ISBN 13: 978-1-57566-808-6

Price: $6.99/$8.99

Rights: World

Pages: 360

Spine: 7/8

Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: North Branch, MN

Free-spirited and worldly, Jo Attenborough’s modern notions of a woman’s role frequentlyland her in hot water—but nothing like the heat she experiences under the penetrating gazeof a mysterious man…

Reclusive cattle baron Flynn Ito has the heart of a warrior—and a reputation as a dangerousman. He protects what’s his, and what he wants to possess more than anything is Jo. For he knows that once their worlds collide, every temptation and forbidden pleasure will be satisfied with the sweetest surrender…

praise for susan johnson & FFOORRCCEE OOFF NNAATTUURREE

“Smart and sexy.” —New York Times bestselling author, Lori Foster

“Susan Johnson knows how to make the pages sizzle and burn and take forbidden passion to newheights...[She] continues to combine the best in historical novels with the best in erotic fiction.”

—Romantic Times

Susan Johnson, an award-winning author of nationally bestselling novels, lives in the country near North Branch, Minnesota.

Publishing History: brava trade paperback 3/03 (978-1-57566-807-9)

Sales History: brava trade paperback: At Her Service 3/08 (978-0-7582-0940-5)When Someone Loves You 8/06 (978-0-7582-0939-9)

From New York Times bestselling author Susan Johnson comes a sizzlingtale of erotic adventure in which the beloved hero of Blaze welcomes thebeautiful daughter he’s never known, plunging his family into chaos—and unleashing an insatiable passion between two proud people from verydifferent worlds.

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KILLER CRUISEA Jaine Austen Mystery

Laura Levine

KEY SELLING POINTS• Will appeal to readers who

enjoy comedic mysteries aswell as fans of cat mysteries.

• Laura Levine’s inclusion in Candy Cane Murder, ananthology headlined byJoanne Fluke, gave herincreased readership. Shewill also be appearing in Gingerbread Cookie Murder,(Kensington Hardcover 10/10).

MARKETING PLANS• National print

media campaign

• Print advertising in Mystery Scene

• Online giveaways and promotion on mystery reader websites

• Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com

Wordsmith Jaine Austen’s ship has finally come in. Her newteaching gig on a fancy cruise line nabs her a free vacation—and access to a 24-hour buffet! But sooner than you can say“bon voyage,” Jaine’s all-expenses-paid trip to the MexicanRiviera seems destined to be a wreck.

praise for KKIILLLLEERR CCRRUUIISSEE

“Highly amusing.” —Publishers Weekly

Laura Levine lives with her husband in Los Angeles.

Comedy writer Laura Levine gives readers highly-entertaining suspense as her beloved writer-for-hire Jaine Austen returns for anotherwickedly witty mystery.

Category: MysteryISBN 13: 978-0-7582-2046-2Price: $6.99/$8.99Rights: WorldPages: 320 Spine:25/32 Pack: 48Author’s Residence: Los Angeles, CAPublishing History: kensington hardcover 5/09 (978-0-7582-2045-5)Sales History: kensington mass market: Killing Bridezilla 4/09 (978-0-7582-2044-8)Killer Blonde 9/08 (978-0-7582-3547-3)

TIPPY TOE MURDERA Lucy Stone Mystery

Leslie Meier

Category: MysteryISBN 13: 978-0-7582-2896-3 (r)

Price: $6.99/$8.49Rights: O.B.E.Pages: 272Spine: 21/32Pack: 48Author’s Residence: Harwich, MAPublishing History: zebra mass market3/99 (978-1-57566-392-0)Sales History: kensington mass market: Star Spangled Murder 6/09 (978-0-7582-2898-7)Valentine’s Day Murder 1/09 (978-0-7582-2891-8)

In this reissue of a cozy classic, fourth-time mother-to-be Lucy Stone is determined to solve the disappearanceof a retired dance teacher and the murder of storeowner in her small town of Tinker’s Cove.

“I like Lucy Stone a lot, and so will readers.” —Carolyn Hart

Leslie Meier lives in on Cape Cod.

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GOD DON’T PLAY

Mary Monroe

D A F I N A M A S S M A R K E T | APRIL 2010

KEY SELLING POINTS• Mary Monroe is a tremendous

talent with a unique voice whosewriting has been compared toZora Neale Hurston. She is one of the greats who appeals to bothliterary and commercial readerswith her poignant, page-turningstories that blend humor anddrama with dynamic characters.

• Audio, book club, and large printrights have been sold for most ofMary Monroe’s novels.

MARKETING PLANS• National print media campaign

• Features excerpts of God Ain’tBlind (Dafina Trade Paperback,5/10) and God Ain’t Through Yet(Dafina Hardcover, 6/10)

• Included in all marketing for God Ain’t Blind and God Ain’tThrough Yet

• Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com and marymonroe.org

Category: Fiction

ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3149-9

Price: $6.99/$8.99

Rights: World

Pages: 384

Spine: 15/16

Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Oakland, CA

With a lovely home and family, Annette Goode finally has it all. Heaven knows she paid herdues—from an abusive childhood to a rocky start as an adult. Annette’s friend Rhoda knowstoo, for Rhoda has been both her savior and her greatest fear. Their relationship has survivedsome serious shake-ups. But now that things are good, someone apparently thinks they’re alittle too good.

When Annette receives an anonymous—and menacing—birthday gift, it’s just the beginning of a slew of hostile letters, vicious phone calls, and vile packages from a femalewho is obviously disguising her voice. Comforted by Rhoda and Rhoda’s teenage daughter,Jade, Annette hopes the problem will somehow disappear. But when the threats extend toher child, Annette realizes the situation is dire. For soon her tormentor reveals exactly whatshe wants—and how it could destroy everything Annette has built…

praise for mary monroe“Monroe is a masterful storyteller.” —Philadelphia Inquirer

“Reminiscent of Zora Neale Hurston.” —Publishers Weekly

“Watch out Toni Morrison, there is a new sister in town.” —Rapport

Mary Monroe is the New York Times bestselling author of God Ain’t Blind, The CompanyWe Keep, She Had It Coming, Deliver Me From Evil, God Don’t Play, In Sheep’s Clothing, RedLight Wives, God Still Don’t Like Ugly, Gonna Lay Down My Burdens, God Don’t Like Ugly,The Upper Room, and the novella “Nightmare in Paradise” in Borrow Trouble. An avid traveler, Mary currently lives in Oakland, California.

Publishing History: dafina trade paperback 8/07 (978-0-7582-0347-2)dafina hardcover 9/06 (978-0-7582-0346-5)

Sales History: dafina mass market: God Still Don’t Like Ugly 7/09 (978-0-7582-0025-9)God Don’t Like Ugly 12/06 (978-0-7582-2032-5)

From the tremendously talented New York Times and Essence® bestsellingauthor Mary Monroe comes the powerful story of two lifelong friends,their secrets and lies, and the new challenge that may divide them onceand for all!

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D A F I N A M A S S M A R K E T | APRIL 2010

NEVER ENOUGHA View Park Novel

Angela Winters

KEY SELLING POINTS• This is the second book in Angela

Winters’ acclaimed View Parkseries, which is centered on theChase family—the Los Angeles,African American version of theCarringtons from Dynasty. NeverEnough is filled with enoughsteamy drama about the high-powered exploits of thewealthy to keep readers hooked.

• The trade paperback editions ofView Park and No More Goodwere both selections of the BlackExpressions Book Club.

MARKETING PLANS• National print media campaign

• Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com and viewparkonline.com

Category: Fiction

ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-1262-7

Price: $6.99/$8.99

Rights: US & CAN

Pages: 288

Spine: 23/32

Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Alexandria, VA

Kimberly Chase has had enough of her mother-in-law’s reminders that she doesn’t belong.Kimberly sees only one solution: unearth a skeleton from deep within Janet Chase’s closetthat will rock the entire family.

It’s been almost a year since Carter Chase fell madly in love with Avery Jackson. He didn’tcare that she was already engaged. Carter simply made her fiancé disappear. But now itmeans hiding a secret that could destroy their future.

Exiled to Europe after a high-profile scandal, twenty-three-year-old Haley Chase hasreturned home to cause more trouble. This time it involves a dangerously sadistic new beau.

In a world where no indulgence, addiction, or desire is out of reach, the Chases may be their own worst enemy as they are driven to desperate measures…

praise for NNEEVVEERR EENNOOUUGGHH

“Sensational.” —The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

“Lies and deception are the norm in this household, where there’s enough high drama to rival Dallas or Dynasty. Winters has written a real page-turner.” —Booklist

“In Winters’s entertaining latest View Park novel, the Chase family plunges to new lowsof deviousness…The pacing is fast and the drama unrelenting.” —Publishers Weekly

National bestselling author Angela Winters is a leadership executive living in the Washington, D.C. area. She is a member of several writers’ groups, and is hard at work on her next novel.

Publishing History: dafina trade paperback 7/07 (978-0-7582-1261-0)

Sales History: dafina mass market: View Park 5/09 (978-0-7582-1260-3)

Dynasty meets Los Angeles in national bestselling author Angela Winters’drama-filled series about the Chase family—a powerful African-Americanfamily who seems to have it all.

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HEATED RIVALRY

Patricia Sargeant

KEY SELLING POINTS• Patricia Sargeant is part of

the revamped Dafina Romance program—which features fresh, melodramatic, incrediblysexy tales.

MARKETING PLANS• National print media campaign

• Online giveaways and promotionon romance reader websites

• Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com and patriciasargeant.com

Category: Contemporary Romance

ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3144-4

Price: $6.99/$8.99

Rights: World

Pages: 352

Spine: 27/32

Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Columbus, OH

Valerie Parker is desperate to win the affection of her emotionally distant father and land apromotion at his advertising firm. Her biggest obstacle is junior partner Steven Crennell, adazzling former NBA star who scores all the big accounts. But Valerie’s attempt to outshineher charismatic rival unexpectedly leads her straight into his arms…

Steven hopes to dispel the playboy stereotype left in the wake of his NBA career. Betweenbattling his ex-fiancée and focusing on his work, finding his soul mate isn’t on the agen-da…until he meets his match in Valerie. And when competition leads to explosive passion,he learns that the game of life—and love—involve a very different set of rules…

praise for patricia sargeant“A stellar read!” —Coffee Time Romance on You Belong To Me

“Sensational and engrossing.” —Romantic Times on On Fire

Patricia Sargeant and her husband live in Ohio.

Sales History: dafina mass market: Sweet Deception 6/09 (978-0-7582-3143-7)On Fire 9/07 (978-0-7582-1877-3)You Belong to Me 11/06 (978-0-7582-1876-6)

With multi-dimensional characters and steamy romance scenes, PatriciaSargeant’s sizzling contemporary love story will appeal to fans of BrendaJackson and Kayla Perrin.

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P I N N A C L E M A S S M A R K E T | APRIL 2010

THE PERFECT WOMAN

James Andrus

KEY SELLING POINTS• James Andrus presents a realistic

view of police work, which useslogical steps in the investigation of a serial murderer. The basic premise of the story is drawn froman actual, unsolved series of murders in Broward County, Florida.

• James Andrus is a contributor toFlorida Monthly magazine andoccasionally writes pieces for theFt. Lauderdale Sun Sentinel andthe Palm Beach Post. He’s alsowritten articles for Writer’s Digest.

MARKETING PLANS• National print media campaign

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Category: Fiction

ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-2215-1

Price: $6.99/$8.99

Rights: US/CAN/OM

Pages: 384

Spine: 15/16

Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Lake Worth, FL

Pharmacy clerk William Dremmel is hooked—on drugging pretty young women and lullingthem into slow, blissfully quiet deaths. Then he packs his victims in luggage—a nod to thecops that he works alone. Dremmel’s no fool, he’s also a college professor. He just likes usinghis intellect for darker purposes.

Haunted by his own daughter’s unsolved disappearance, Detective John Stallings is committed to finding runaways and busting their abductors. When a series of girls is founddead and stuffed into duffle bags, he’s consumed with capturing “The Bagman”—at the riskof his marriage, his career, and possibly his tough-as-nails partner, Patty Levine.

As The Bagman grows more brazen in his crimes, the clues line up. But when he draws terrifyingly close to Patty, Stallings is determined to play by his own rules—and they won’tbe pretty—or quiet…

advance praise for TTHHEE PPEERRFFEECCTT WWOOMMAANN

“An insider’s view of how a true police investigation unfolds. It’s as close a look at policework as you can get.” —Elmore Leonard, New York Times bestselling author

“This book moves with deadly speed and the assured hand of a writer who knows his stuff.”—Michael Connelly, New York Times bestselling author

“A perfect thriller for Hollywood to grab. The author’s police experience and knowledgeof the turf keeps the police action highly visual and at a boiling point throughout.”

—Joseph Wambaugh

“The Perfect Woman delivers perfect suspense. You won’t be able to put this book down!”—Kevin O’Brien, New York Times bestselling author

James Andrus is a career law enforcement officer who still works major investigations. Hehas been involved in real serial crime cases, which formed the basis for some of this novel. He has been featured on network news shows and been recognized for his law enforcementachievements. Andrus lives in the Southeast United States with his family, dividing his time between police work and writing.

James Andrus, a career law enforcement officer with experience in pursuing serial murderers, brings authenticity to this stunning debutthriller, which focuses on police officers who are searching for a twisted serial killer.

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P I N N A C L E M A S S M A R K E T | APRIL 2010

BLOOD BOND #14: Moonshine Massacre

William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone

KEY SELLING POINTS• First time in print.

• Since 2000, twenty-five of Johnstone’s books have hit theUSA Today bestseller list for atotal of forty weeks!

• Four of the Blood Bond titles havebeen USA Today bestsellers.

• There are more than 1,000,000copies of the Blood Bond series in print.

• William W. Johnstone is theauthor of over 300 publishedbooks with more than twelve million copies in print.

MARKETING PLANS• National print media campaign

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• Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com andwilliamjohnstone.net

Category: Western

ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-2124-6

Price: $6.99/$8.99

Rights: World

Pages: 288

Spine: 23/32

Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Lafayette, LA, &

Murfressboro, TN

When Matt Bodine and Sam Two Wolves came to Kansas, they didn’t know the Governorhad just made the state liquor-free. But it doesn’t take Matt long to find a place to drink anda family of enterprising moonshiners with one stunningly beautiful daughter. Trouble is,while Matt is falling hard, Sam is being recruited by a sheriff who happens to have a lovelydaughter of his own.

What happens when you mix 200-proof corn liquor with intoxicating women and twofriends on opposite sides of the law? Big trouble. And more is coming: bearing down on thetown of Cottonwood is a murderous bootlegger, hired gunmen and a gambler with a plan of his own. As a killing storm crashes over Cottonwood, the odds favor the man who is stonecold sober, good with a red hot gun—and backed by unbreakable bonds of blood.

William W. Johnstone is one of Kensington’s bestselling authors, with more than 250 titlesto his credit.

J.A. Johnstone is a Tennessee-based novelist.

Sales History: pinnacle mass market: Blood Bond #13: Deadly Road to Yuma 4/09 (978-0-7860-2001-0)Blood Bond #12: Ride For Vengeance 6/08 (978-0-7860-1873-4)Blood Bond #11: Texas Gundown 2/08 (978-0-7860-1872-7)

Legendary blood brothers Matt Bodine and Sam Two Wolves return for their fourteenth rousing adventure in William W. Johnstone and J.A.Johnstone’s USA Today bestselling western series.

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P I N N A C L E M A S S M A R K E T | APRIL 2010

RATTLER

Barry Andrew Chambers KEY SELLING POINTS• Barry Chambers is the great

nephew of legendary hunterand mountain man Ben Lilly.Next to Davy Crockett himself, Ben Lilly may havebeen the most legendary outdoorsman Texas hasknown. Chambers has drawnon these legends in the writing of Rattler.

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Randall Foster was a young school teacher who got draggedinto a deadly clash of clans. When the dust settled, the teacherwas hand-picked by a covert government agency called TheService. Proving himself in a secret training program, RandallFoster soon has a new career, a code name “Rattler,” and on anassigment that may be way too dangerous for a greenhorn.

advance praise for RRAATTTTLLEERR

“Rattler is loaded with action, humor, and the unexpected—BarryChambers is a new star in Western fiction.”

—A.J. Fenady, Award-winning author of Chisum

Barry Chambers and his wife Janice live in League City,Texas, near Houston.

This exciting and original debut Western from BarryAndrew Chambers, a direct descendent of a legendarymountain man, follows the adventures of Randy “Rattler” Foster, who is tapped by The Service, an offshoot of the U.S. Marshals, for a mission that couldprove fatal.

Category: WesternISBN 13: 978-0-7860-2207-6Price: $5.99/$6.99Rights: WorldPages: 304 Spine: 3/4 Pack: 48Author’s Residence: League City, TX (near Houston)

POWER OF THE MOUNTAIN MAN

William W. Johnstone

Category: WesternISBN 13: 978-0-7860-1530-6 (r)

Price: $5.99/$6.99Rights: WorldPages: 256Spine: 5/8Pack: 48Publishing History: pinnacle mass market12/01 (978-0-7860-1530-6)Sales History: pinnacle mass market: Violence of the Mountain Man12/08 (978-0-7860-1839-0)Rampage of the Mountain Man 12/07 (978-0-7860-1692-1)

P I N N A C L E M A S S M A R K E T R E I S S U E

In this repackaged installment of USA Today bestsellingauthor William W. Johnstone’s most beloved—andenduring—western series, Smoke Jensen heads to SanFrancisco, and when he finds his friend Francie dead,and the wealthy plotting to take control of the goldmines, decides it’s his job to stop them!

William W. Johnstone is one of Kensington’s bestsellingauthors, with more than 250 titles to his credit.

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P I N N A C L E M A S S M A R K E T | APRIL 2010

in cold blood promotion A Gallery of True Crime Classics

P I N N A C L E M A S S M A R K E T R E I S S U E

SEPTEMBER SACRIFICE

Mark HornerCategory: True CrimeISBN 13: 978-0-7860-1941-0 (r)

Price: $6.99/$8.49Rights: WorldPages: 416Spine: 1Pack: 48Author’s Residence: Albuquerque, NMPublishing History: pinnacle mass market12/04 (978-0-7860-1663-1)

The shocking true story of Diazien Hossencofft, anunrepentant scam artist with a terrifying violent streak,who, ultimately murdered his wife—and left behindlittle proof of his evil deed.

Mark Horner is a respected journalist and writer. He lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he is working on his next book.

MOST WANTED KILLER

Robert ScottKEY SELLING POINTS• The Jesse James Hollywood

case has been featured onUnsolved Mysteries, Dateline,and America’s Most Wanted.

• Alpha Dog, starring BruceWillis and Sharon Stone, wasbased on this case.

• Author Robert Scott hasinterviewed law enforcementagents, judiciary personnel,friends and family of the victim, and friends and familyof the perps.

• Scott was featured on anhour-long program on CoutyTV’s “The Investigators”series in October 2007. Thesegment, entitled “Toy Soldier,” will continue to air.

• Includes 16 pages of shocking photos!

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Robert Scott, the author of eleven previous Pinnacle True-Crime books, has had numerous articles published innational magazines. A member of the Authors Guild and the American Society of Journalists and Authors, he lives inNorthern California.

Brutal true crime at its grittiest—and inspiration forthe movie, Alpha Dog—here is the horrifying truestory of Jesse James Hollywood, a flashy drug dealer,who kidnapped one of his customer's brothers, only to murder him in cold blood once he realized thepotential damage of a living witness.

Category: True CrimeISBN 13: 978-0-7860-1885-7Price: $6.99/$8.99Rights: WorldPages: 320 Spine: 25/32 Pack: 48Author’s Residence: CaliforniaSales History: pinnacle mass market: Lust to Kill 5/09 (978-0-7860-1886-4)Driven to Murder 1/08 (978-0-7860-1819-2)Killer Dad 3/07 (978-0-7860-1818-5)

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B A C K L I S T P R O M O T I O N | APRIL 2010

perfect gifts for mother’s day!Books readers can give to their mom...that they’ll both enjoy reading!

FRANCESCA’S KITCHENPeter Pezzelli

978-0-7582-1327-3 $14.00/$20.00 can.

JULIA’S CHOCOLATESCathy Lamb

978-0-7582-1462-1 $14.00/$17.50 can.

THE LAST TIME I WAS MECathy Lamb

978-0-7582-1463-8 $15.00/$17.95 can.

HENRY’S SISTERSCathy Lamb

978-0-7582-2954-0 $15.00/$17.95 can.

TUSCAN HOLIDAYHolly Chamberlin

978-0-7582-1403-4 $14.00/$16.95 can.

THE FRIENDS WE KEEPHolly Chamberlin

978-0-7582-1401-0 $14.00/$17.50 can.

CALLING HOMEJanna McMahan

978-0-7582-2196-4 $15.00/$19.00 can.

SUNNYSIDE BLUESMary Carter

978-0-7582-2919-9 $15.00/$17.95 can.

A SINGLE THREADMarie Bostwick

978-0-7582-2257-2 $14.00/$16.95 can.

A THREAD OF TRUTHMarie Bostwick

978-0-7582-3215-1 $15.00/$17.95 can.

THE QUEEN’S LADYBarbara Kyle

978-0-7582-2544-3 $15.00/$17.95 can.

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U R B A N B O O K S M A S S M A R K E T | APRIL 2010

IN A COLD SWEAT

Roy GlennMARKETING PLANS• Advertising on

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praise for roy glenn“A Modern Who Done It.”

—Darnetta Frazier, APOOO BookClub, on Outlaw

“Roy Glenn has penned a mystery that is packed full of stealthreconnaissance, gangster action and a little love on the side.”

—The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers, on Drug Related

“Roy Glenn is one of the freshest street voices in the literary game.”—Teri Woods, bestselling author of True to the Game

Roy Glenn lives in Florida, where he is working on his next novel.

Roy Glenn, the Master of Urban Suspense, delivers the latest exciting installment in his Mike Black Saga,in which underworld kingpin Mike Black, still grievingover the brutal murder of his wife, must choosebetween destroying the people responsible for herdeath and being a father to his baby daughter.

Category: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-1-60162-268-6Price: $6.99/$8.99 Rights: WorldPages: 304 Spine: 3/4 Pack: 48Author’s Residence: FloridaPublishing History: urban books trade paperback 4/08 (978-1-60162-036-1)Sales History: urban books mass market: Drug Related 3/08 (978-1-60162-034-7)MOB 7/07 (978-1-60162-010-1)

KEEPING MISERY COMPANY

Michelle LarksMARKETING PLANS• Advertising on

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Michelle Larks discovered her passion for writing in 2002 andfound her niche writing Christian fiction in 2007 with therelease of her debut novel, Keeping Misery Company. Michelleis committed to writing books about subject matter that willappeal to women of all ages and ethnic backgrounds.

Secrets, lies, betrayal, and forgiveness are at the forefront of this poignant and inspirational tale abouta religious family in spiritual crisis…a tale that culminates with a triumphing of the spirit and soul.

Category: Christian Fiction ISBN 13: 978-1-60162-877-0Price: $6.99/$8.99Rights: WorldPages: 288 Spine: 23/32 Pack: 48Author’s Residence: Chicago, ILPublishing History: urban christian trade paperback 11/07 (978-1-60162-948-7)Sales History: urban christian trade paperback: The Legacies 8/08 (978-1-60162-967-8)

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HOLLYWOOD DECEPTION

Shelia M. Goss KEY SELLING POINTS• Shelia M. Goss was the

recipient of three Shades ofRomance magazine Readers’Choice Awards, and washonored as a Literary Diva:The Top 100 Most AdmiredAfrican American Women inLiterature.

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Shelia M. Goss is the national bestselling author of My Invisible Husband; Roses are Thorns, Violets are True; Paige’sWeb; and Double Platinum. She’s the recipient of three Shadesof Romance magazine Readers’ Choice Awards, and was honored as a Literary Diva: The Top 100 Most AdmiredAfrican American Women in Literature.

National bestselling author Shelia M. Goss brings back Los Angeles talk show host Hailey Barnes, whowas first introduced in Double Platinum, for a compelling tale of drama, suspense, and betrayal thatleads to sizzling romance!

Category: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-1-59983-086-5Price: $6.99/$8.99 Rights: WorldPages: 328 Spine: 13/16 Pack: 48Author’s Residence: Shreveport, LASales History: urban soul mass market: Double Platinum 3/08 (978-1-59983-057-5)Paige’s Web 10/07 (978-1-59983-029-2)Roses Are Thorns, Violets Are True 2/07 (978-1-59983-010-0)

FINDING JOY IN PAIN 2

Roslyn M. Wyche-HamiltonMARKETING PLANS• Advertising on

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Roslyn M. Wyche-Hamilton resides in Georgia and is currently working on her next novel for Urban Soul.

In this emotionally compelling sequel to FindingJoy in Pain, Joi and Jaylen prepare to start theirnew life together, and are faced with unexpectedobstacles that test the faith in their marriage.

Category: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-1-59983-090-2Price: $6.99/$8.99Rights: WorldPages: 288 Spine: 23/32 Pack: 48Author’s Residence: GASales History: urban soul mass market: Finding Joy in Pain 3/09 (978-1-59983-089-6)

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SISTER GIRLS 2

Angel M. Hunter

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Category: Fiction

ISBN 13: 978-1-60162-210-5

Price: $6.99/$8.99

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Pages: 304

Spine: 3/4

Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: South Carolina

Feeling unfulfilled professionally and looking for a higher purpose, Elsie has decided to leaveher law firm and start a non-profit organization. Even while faithfully attending church, shestruggles between the desires of the flesh and her spirituality. She also reconnects with an oldfriend who may change the course of her life forever.

Faith, the newly hired therapist of the organization, is married to Jared, a self-made millionaire who controls Faith by reminding her that “without me, you would be nothing.”Grateful for the lifestyle he provides and the support he offered during her addiction, Faithputs up with more than the average wife would. She will need to learn what’s more important, her dignity or stability.

Harmony, a young mother with three baby daddies, attends workshops at the organization.She’s tired of living in the hood and barely surviving. She’s ready to let go of her promiscuouspast, make changes in her life, and better herself. Her first step is finding out who is thefather of her first child. Will her journey strengthen or destroy her current relationship?

And rounding up the cast of characters is Pastor Bella Gold. While guiding others, she tries to come to terms with her past and her secret shame. Will she succeed, or resign fromthe pulpit?

Angel M. Hunter resides in South Carolina, and is the founder of The Essence of Self Center, a non-profit organization that provides workshops and seminars to youth andwomen to instill in them a sense of pride and self-esteem.

Publishing History: urban books trade paperback 3/08 (978-1-60162-044-6)

Sales History: urban books mass market:Around the Way Girls 3/07 (978-1-89319-680-3)Sister Girls 5/06 (978-1-89319-644-5)

Essence® bestselling author Angel M. Hunter revisits some beloved characters from Sister Girls—and introduces some new ones—in this gritty and compelling story of four very different women who, ultimately, discover their true selves and learn about their own power.

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HOW TO KILL YOUR HUSBAND

Keith Thomas Walker

Category: Contemporary Romance

ISBN 13: 978-1-58571-421-6

Price: $6.99/$8.99

Rights: World

Pages: 296

Spine: 23/32

Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Fort Worth, TX

Claire is a happily married mother of three. Her life seems picture perfect until she suspectsher husband of sixteen years is having an affair. With the help of her quirky friends Beckyand Melanie, Claire gets to the bottom of it, but they uncover much more than she bargainedfor. When she believes she has sufficient proof, Claire decides on the most obvious course of action: She must kill her husband.

Keith Thomas Walker is a graduate of Texas Wesleyan University and an avid open micpoet. He lives in Fort Worth, Texas with his family.

Sales History:genesis press mass marketFixin’ Tyrone 11/09 (978-1-58571-365-3)

An intense and suspenseful story of one woman’s journey to find truth inher deceitful marriage.

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OAK BLUFFS

Joan Early

Joan Early divides her time between writing and enjoying her family. She is currently working on a novel set during theracially turbulent 1960s.

Set against the historic splendor of Oak Bluffs, sparks fly when New York sophistication tangles withTexas toughness in this passionate story of certain love between two people determined to uphold theirinitial disdain for each other.

Category: Contemporary RomanceISBN 13: 978-1-58571-379-0Price: $6.99/$8.99Rights: WorldPages: 256 Spine: 5/8 Pack: 48

CROSSING THE LINE

Bernice Layton

Bernice Layton lives and works in Baltimore, Maryland.

After witnessing a triple homicide, an African-Americanwoman is pursued by a killer, and finds herself fallingin love with the white detective who has been assignedto protect her, in this emotionally-charged romance.

Category: Contemporary RomanceISBN 13: 978-1-58571-412-4Price: $6.99/$8.99Rights: WorldPages: 304 Spine: 3/4 Pack: 48Author’s Residence: Baltimore, MDSales History: genesis press mass market: Promises Made 11/08 (978-1-58571-334-9)

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