Up for auction are 13 ROMANCE & SUSPENSE BOOKS IN PAPERBACK (Descriptions from books):
1) SHADES OF FAMILIAR by Caroline Burnes (1994) (HARLEQUIN / ROMANTIC SUSPENSE / The 4th book in the `Fear Familiar' series) Though Mary Muir had once dreamed of becoming William MacEachern's bride, after thier unexpected reunion she found his abrupt proposal of marriage surprising. And when her long-lost love instead insisted on a hasty wedding, she felt slightly apprehensive. But once inside his fairy-tale Scottish castle, Mary saw her dreams of wedded bliss turn nightmarish, as her attentive fiancé was transformed into an unbridled stranger. Was William possessed by the spirit of a savage ancestor--or were there other, more worldly demons the cause of his bizarre behavior? With the help of a solitary assistant--Familiar, the feline detective--would Mary discover the truth in time to save her beloved? 2) FAMILIAR TALE by Caroline Burnes (1995) (HARLEQUIN / ROMANTIC SUSPENSE / The 6th book in the `Fear Familiar' series) Once upon a time scandal rocked a Southern town. When Mobile's favorite son was accused of kidnapping, reporter James Tenet scooped the story of a lifetime. But he'd only scratched the surfaceeven the scent of gardenias couldn't disguise the reek of deceit that hung in the humid air. Only one angry female stood in his way. As the accused's friend, Jennifer Barkley was James's only link to the truth behind the ugly rumors. And while he adored the furious flash of her eyes, James knew he had towanted tokiss and make up. Maybe Jennifer's feline friend, Familiar, was his way to her heart and the rest of the story. But there were two things James couldn't understandcats and women. 3) EMILY AND THE DARK ANGEL by Jo Beverley (1991) (AVON REGENCY ROMANCE) (The 4th book in the `Renfrew / Kyle' series) Practical, capable and utterly unromantic, Emily Grantwich is spinsterhood personified. But her prim world goes scandalously atilt when she is inadvertently doused with perfumed powder hurled by a disreputable lady at the handsomest man Emily has ever seen. He is Piers Verderan, the notorious "Dark Angel"a dangerous rake shunned by proper society for his volatile temperament and ability to set even the most sensible lady's head spinning. Emily knows she should reject Verderan's unwanted attentions, but her heart urges her on. Is she simply too naïve to recognize as fraudulent his heartfelt declarations of love? (SOME COVER, EDGE & CORNER WEAR) 4) THE SHEIK & THE PRINCESS BRIDE by Susan Mallery (SILHOUETTE SPECIAL EDITION #1647 Nov04 / The 8th book in the `Desert Rogues' series) - Prince Jefri of Bahania had just been bested by a woman! And not just any female, but Billie Van Horn, his gorgeous, take-no-prisoners flight instructor who was more than a match for this ultramasculine male. Well, she might be an ace in the air, but when it came to romance Billie was determined to keep both feet on the ground. So why did the sexy sheik make her feel as if she were soaring high above the clouds? She knew that when royal honor called, her high-born lover would fly from her side forever unless Jefri defied his destiny and chose love . 5) AN UNMARRIED MAN by Sarah Hawkes (HARLEQUIN TEMPTATION #264 / Aug 89) Michelle Moens was a computer whiz, but men were a mystery to her. She couldn't fathom, for example, why the gorgeous and available Alex Lindfors would pretend her best friendher sisterwas his wife. Unless, of course, he was unscrupulously avoiding commitmenttrying to have cake and eat it, too! When he tried to indulge his appetite for her, Michelle realized she was in the perfect position to give him a taste of his own medicine. If he could live a lie, she could make him pay the consequences. But the compound deception complicated one simple truthrevenge wasn't nearly so sweet once she'd fallen in love with her victim. (MINOR CORNER & EDGE WEAR) 6) THE HEART'S CHOICE by Joyce Livingston (2005) (STEEPLE HILL LOVE INSPIRED ROMANCE) The product of foster homes, Tavia McRae was convinced nothing in her life could go rightuntil an accident on the highway left a family thinking she was their late son Adam's fiancée. For the first time, Tavia had a home to call her own, even though she had to live a lie there. She knew that truck driver Beck Brewer felt responsible for the accident and began to look forward to his frequent visits to the family. Tavia couldn't stop the love blossoming in her heart, but could she draw courage from Beck's firm faith to come cleaneven though she risked losing it all? 7) TEN ACRES AND TWINS by Kaitlyn Rice (HARLEQUIN AMERICAN ROMANCE #972 May 03) Lethally sexy playboy Jack Kimball raise a baby? No way! Abby Briggs yearned to keep her orphaned twin niece and nephew together. But the will gave her the baby girl and Jack the baby boy! The devil-may-care bachelor couldn't possibly be a daddy. But when Abby offered to take both twins, Jack refused. Even worse, he looked utterly irresistible with a baby cradled in his strong arms. Abby needed a plan .Staying together on the farm they both inherited would surely bore Jack and show him he wasn't cut out for fatherhood. But as late-night feedings let to powerful longings. Abby dared to wonder could a fancy-free bachelor become a forever family man? 8) BELOVED WOLF by Kasey Michaels (2001) (SILHOUETTE ROMANCE / A book in "The Coltons" series) The Coltons were in River James' blood, thrumming as fiercely as his Native American ancestors. Joe Colton had plucked the brooding loner out of the hell of his youth and given him a taste of Edena home, a family, a future. But with Eden came Eve: Joe's beloved daughter Sophie. River's attraction to her shook him down to his cowboy boots, and he'd done his best to avoid her. But now Sophie was back from her corporate kingdom, all grown-up and beautiful as ever yet hiding a sadness River knew only too well. He could help her, as sure as he could calm the most skittish coltbut could he continue to protect her from himself? 9) ALONE IN THE DARK by Marie Ferrarella (SILHOUETTE INTIMATE MOMENTS #1327 Nov 04 / The 4th book in the `Cavanaugh Justice' series) She didn't date cops. He didn't date. Heck, the reclusive officer hardly spoke to anyone other than his faithful K-9 companion. So what harm could come from Patience Cavenaugh letting the haunted rebel protect her from a dangerous stalker? She might be a veterinarian, but Patience had enough cop sense from the rest of her family to know that her life was on the line, and Brady Coltrane just might be the one to save it. So despite the fact that one look at her brooding bodyguard in blue made her heart trip, certainly she was safer in Brady's embrace than standing here all alone? 10) HOME FIRES BURNING BRIGHT by Laurie Paige (1990) (SILHOUETTE ROMANCE / The 2nd book in the `Homeward Bound' series and "Marry Me, Cowboy: Reunion Western-Style" #10) At seventeen, Tess Garrick had loved rugged rancher Carson McCumber with all the fiery impetuousness of youth. Together, they'd shared hopes, dreamsand an innocent passion she would never forget. But her family reminded her that she still had some growing up to do, so the young lovers were parted. Five long years passed, and Tess returned home, a woman who knew her heart. But time had changed Carson. Gone was the sweet, tender cowboy who once adored her; in his place as a harsh, embittered stranger. Tess was determined to rekindle the flames of their desire, though she knew it wouldn't be easy. Was her love strong enough to convince the stubborn rancher that home was where her heart had always been? 11) HIS PRETEND WIFE by Lucy Gordon (HARLEQUIN ROMANCE #662 Oct 04 / LARGER PRINT) Andrew Blake is the heart surgeon who will operate on Elinor's daughter, Hetta. He's also the man Elinor nearly married .Andrew has helped them so muchsaving Hetta's life and finding them a new place to live. Elinor finds she still loves Andrew, but didn't she lose her right to his love years ago? Now single dad Andrew asks Elinor to live in his home, and become his housekeeper and childminder, almost like a pretend wife. Elinor agreesfor all their sakesbut can she ever be Mrs. Blake for real ? 12) VACANCY: WIFE OF CONVENIENCE by Jessica Steele (HARLEQUINN ROMANCE #685 Apr 05 / LARGER PRINT / A book in the `Contract Brides' series) She needed a joband found a husband! Colly Gillingham is in a bind. Not only has she been evicted from her home, but she also needs a joband fast! So seeing an advertisement for a senior secretary at Livingstone Developments, Colly jumps at the chance .The moment Silas Livingstone sees Colly he knows she's exactly the woman he's been looking for. There's only one vacancy that Silas is advertising nowand that's for a wife of convenience. Will Colly take him up on the offer ? 13) A PRETEND ENGAGEMENT by Jessica Steele (HARLEQUIN ROMANCE #3824 Dec 04) It startles the life out of her to come home and find a man in her bedroom! But even more so when Varnie Sutton discovers that the man is CEO Leon Beaumont, her brother's boss! Leon is using Varnie's country house to avoid the media, but when Varnie discovers that her brother's job is at risk if she doesn't let him staythey're stuck with each other! Especially when it's splashed across the front pages of every newspaper that the couple have just become engaged STARTING BID IS ONLY 99-CENTS! 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