Executive Seduction by Kristi Gold

Executive Seduction by Kristi Gold starts with Corri Harris discovering that her engagement is over and she makes the point on the air in her cooking show. Aidan O'Brien, studio executive, wants to help Corri.

Corri worries she is only Aidan's latest project and there is no future with him. This is a wonderful fun read.

April tally

Harlequins - 11 (4 SE, 2 Intrigue, 2 Superromance, 2 Desire, 1 M&B Sexy)
Non- Harlequin -2

Sub - Total -13

January-March tally
Harlequins - 40
Non- Harlequin -13
Sub-Total - 53

Total -66

The Marriage Campaign by Michele Dunaway

The Marriage Campaign by Michele Dunaway follows Lisa Meyer who is a campaign fund-raiser and Mark Smith who could really help her candidate. Unfortunately Lisa and Mark have a history.

Mark is going on a campaign of his own as he wants to know more about Lisa and get her to relax with her workaholic ways. I enjoyed watching Lisa trying to find a balance of work and a personal life as she is bombarded by Mark's efforts to get past her defenses.

4 out of 5

April tally

Harlequins - 10 (4 SE, 2 Intrigue, 2 Superromance, 1 Desire, 1 M&B Sexy)
Non- Harlequin -2

Sub - Total -12

January-March tally
Harlequins - 40
Non- Harlequin -13
Sub-Total - 53

Total -65

Tycoon's Valentine Vendetta by Yvonne Lindsay

Tycoon's Valentine's Vendetta by Yvonne Lindsay is Jack Dolan and Lily Fontaine's story. Jack feels that he needs to get revenge on Lily for what happened in the past. Unfortunately he doesn't have all the facts. Lindsay gives us a sexy second chance romance.

4 out of 5

April tally

Harlequins - 9 (4 SE, 2 Intrigue, 2 Superromance, 1 Desire)
Non- Harlequin -2

Sub - Total -11

January-March tally
Harlequins - 40
Non- Harlequin -13
Sub-Total - 53

Total -64

Yours, Mine... or Ours by Karen Templeton

Yours, Mine... or Ours by Karen Templeton is part of Templeton's Guys and Daughter. We continue to follow the Vaccaro family as Rudy and his daughter move to New Hamphire to a new home. The only problem is Violet Kildare thought the inn was going to be hers.

Violet helps Rudy renovate the inn as they find that there can be happiness among the rebuilding. Violet learns that Rudy is a person she can count on and Rudy discovers he needs Violet.

4 out of 5

April tally

Harlequins - 8 (4 SE, 2 Intrigue, 2 Superromance)
Non- Harlequin -1

Sub - Total -9

January-March tally
Harlequins - 40
Non- Harlequin -13
Sub-Total - 53

Total -62

Temporary Father by Anna Adams

Temporary Father by Anna Adams is part of Adam's Welcome to Honesty series. Beth Tully is working on rebuilding her home that was burned down. Eli, Beth's son, is carries the guilt that he might have caused the fire. They meet Aidan Nikolas who is recuperating from a heart attack and dealing with guilty of his own.

As with the other books about Honesty there is an important subject paralleling the romance. Suicide isn't something that one would think a romance could be found but Adam's does it with sensitivity.

4 out of 5

April tally

Harlequins - 7 (3 SE, 2 Intrigue, 2 Superromance)
Non- Harlequin -1

Sub - Total -8

January-March tally
Harlequins - 40
Non- Harlequin -13
Sub-Total - 53

Total -61

The Man From Her Past by Anna Adams

The Man from Her Past by Anna Adams follows Cassie Warner's return home after traumatic events ended her marriage and she fled. Cassie return to help with her father whose health is failing. She is met by her former husband, Van Haddon. Van has never stopped loving Cassie but still is dealing with the violent crime of her rape.

Adams deals with the sensitive subject of recovery from a violent crime while giving us a sweet second chance romance. We sympathize with both Cassie and Van and can see how they needed space to heal.

4 out of 5

April tally

Harlequins - 6 (3 SE, 2 Intrigue, 1 Superromance)
Non- Harlequin -1

Sub - Total -7

January-March tally
Harlequins - 40
Non- Harlequin -13
Sub-Total - 53

Total -60

Around-The-Clock Protector by Jan Hambright

Around-The-Clock Protector by Jan Hambright Carson Nash is sent to rescue an agent who turns out to be Ava Ross, a woman he had an unforgettable one night before she went missing. Ava has no memories of who she is but knows that she must protect her unborn child.

Carson realizes there is a mystery here and is determined to keep Ava safe as they try to return her memory and figure out who wants her dead.

4 out of 5

April tally

Harlequins - 5 (3 SE, 2 Intrigue)
Non- Harlequin -1

Sub - Total -6

January-March tally
Harlequins - 40
Non- Harlequin -13
Sub-Total - 53

Total -59

Doctor's Orders by Jessica Andersen

Doctor's Orders by Jessica Andersen Dr. Amanda Sparks re-enter's Dr. Parker Radcliff's life when she returns to Boston to work in his E.R. Mandy's inquisitive nature leads her down the road into medical intigue and Parker is determined to keep her safe.

This is my first Intrigue. I can't believe that I did not pick on up until now. What a wonderful romantic suspense story. It is told a slightly faster pace than single titles but Andersen gave a satisfying read. She did not overwhelm us with technical medical detail but enough to understand the mystery that Mandy had uncovered.

4 out of 5

April tally

Harlequins - 4 (3 SE, 1 Intrigue)
Non- Harlequin -1

Sub - Total -5

January-March tally
Harlequins - 40
Non- Harlequin -13
Sub-Total - 53

Total -58

Promises to Keep by Kathryn Shay

Promises to Keep by Kathryn Shay follows an undercover operation in a high school when that school is at risk. Secret Service agents Joe Stonehouse and Lucas Ludzecky enter Fairholm High as a counselor with his nephew in high school. Principal Suzanna Quinn is a firm believer in open communication with both her staff and students. Learning that her school is a risk puts her ideals at odds with the good of her school.

Shay's many years as a teacher come through strong in this wonderful look at schools, teaching styles and the problems that are in our schools today. She created an ideal program where agents go undercover to help schools at risk. With so much school violence this story resonants.

There are two romances that we follow. Lucas has to maintain his cover as a high school student although he is well past eighteen. He'd love to have more than a student relationship with Kelsey Cunningham. Joe walks a fine line between doing his job and getting involved with Suzanna.

As always Shat does a fantastic job of drawing us into her story and makes us care for them. I read this book because it was the story of Caterina Ludzecky's brother Lucas. I loved the small snippet I saw of him in Cat's story.

5 out of 5

April tally

Harlequins - 3 (3 SE)
Non- Harlequin -1

Sub - Total -4

January-March tally
Harlequins - 40
Non- Harlequin -13
Sub-Total - 53

Total -57

Capturing the Millionaire by Marie Ferrarella

Capturing the Millionaire by Marie Ferrarella is the last book about the Sons of Lily Moreau. Alain Dulac is the last of Lily's sons to find love. He becomes stranded with a houseful of dogs and Kayla McKenna after he has a car accident.

It takes a few days for him to realize there is more to life than one night stands and his work. When the electricity returns and he has to return back to his life he finds himself wishing that he was back with Kayla and her orphaned dogs. Kayla realizes that Alain is a "player" and needs convincing that he has found his soul mate.

It was a fun ending to the three books about Lily Moreau's sons.

4 out of 5

April tally

Harlequins - 3 (3 SE)
Non- Harlequin -

Sub - Total -3

January-March tally
Harlequins - 40
Non- Harlequin -13
Sub-Total - 53

Total -56

The Debutante's Second Chance by Liz Flaherty

The Debutante's Second Chance by Liz Flaherty is Landy Wisdom's story. She is trying to rebuild her life after the death of her husband. Micah Walker has returned to his small home town as the editor of his hometown newspaper.

Micah comes home with preconceived notions about Landy. Can he see how much Landy is the the "debutante" he grew up with but a woman who has overcome the shadows of her past. Landy has to learn to trust again and isn't sure that it is worth the risk.

Don't be confused by the "fluffy" title. Flaherty's book deals with spousal abuse and its effects on those around them. This is my first book by her but it won't be my last.

4 out of 5

April tally

Harlequins - 2 (2 SE)
Non- Harlequin -

Sub - Total -2

January-March tally
Harlequins - 40
Non- Harlequin -13
Sub-Total - 53

Total -55

Taming the Playboy by Marie Ferrarella

Taming the Playboy by Marie Ferrarella is the second in the Sons of Lily Moreau. This time we focus on Dr. Georges Armand who rescues Vienna Hollenbeck and her grandfather in a car accident.

As Georges and Vienna's lives intertwine we watch as Vienna tries not to fall for her handsome rescuer and Georges sees there is more than being a playboy doctor. It was fun to return to see another one of Lily's sons find their HEA.

4 out of 5

April tally

Harlequins - 1 (1 SE)
Non- Harlequin -

Sub - Total -1

January-March tally
Harlequins - 40
Non- Harlequin -13
Sub-Total - 53

Total -54

Forbidden by Suzanne Brockmann

Forbidden by Suzanne Brockmann is the story of Kayla Grey who travels to Montana to inform Cal Bartlett that his brother may still be alive. Cal saves Kayla from an early snowstorm and feels the instant attraction but deems her off limits when he finds out who she is. Cal and Kayla travel to the country to see if the rumors are true.

On top of the growing romance between Cal and Kayla is the mysterious events San Salustiano surrounding his brother's disappearance. Even in this shorter format Suz gives the reader a satisfying read. I enjoyed reading about Cal who is a strong cowboy with a strong sense of ethics.

4 of 5

March tally

Harlequins - 9 (3 Mira, 1 SIM, 1 M&B Sweet, 1 NASCAR, 2 M&B Temptation, 1 Medical)
Non- Harlequin -10

Sub - Total -19

January/Febuary tally
Harlequins - 31
Non- Harlequin -3
Sub-Total - 34

Total -53

Improper Etiguette by Janice Maynard

Improper Etiquette by Janice Maynard is three novellas connected by Miss Matilda's Guide to Love and Romance for the Proper Young Lady. Each novella has the woman finding a copy of the book and reading an excerpt and seeing how 1949's rules translate to the 2000's to find their love.

I enjoyed the three stories of sexy discovery and love with a nice dose of humor. Threading the etiquette book through the three stories made it fun.

4 of 5

March tally

Harlequins - 9 (3 Mira, 1 SIM, 1 M&B Sweet, 1 NASCAR, 2 M&B Temptation, 1 Medical)
Non- Harlequin -9

Sub - Total -18

January/Febuary tally
Harlequins - 31
Non- Harlequin -3
Sub-Total - 34

Total -52

Feeling the Heat by Rhonda Nelson

Feeling the Heat by Rhonda Nelson is a fun story following Georgia Hart, a wedding planner, trying to track down her mother's engagement ring that her ex-boyfriend stole from her. Linc Stone who is a bounty hunter has been assigned to help Georgia find the boyfriend and ring.

Sparks fly as Georgia tries to fit in with Linc's world. He calls her "Trouble" and she has a very different nickname for him. This was a fun read as we watch commitment phobe Linc fall hard for Georgia. What will he do for love?

4 of 5

March tally

Harlequins - 8 (3 Mira, 1 SIM, 1 M&B Sweet, 1 NASCAR, 2 M&B Temptation)
Non- Harlequin -8

Sub - Total -16

January/Febuary tally
Harlequins - 31
Non- Harlequin -3
Sub-Total - 34

Total -50

Strokes of Midnight by Hope Tarr

Strokes of Midnight by Hope Tarr is part of The Wrong Bed series. Author Becky Stone is given bad news that she much co-author a book with Adam Maxwell to save her career.

Becky and Adam must rise above their one night stand in New York City to write a book together in the winter wonderland of New Hampshire. What adds to the fun of this book is that we get to see their collaboration at the beginning of some of the chapters as their main characters undergo change so do Becky and Adam.

I will definitely look for more books by this author. The storyline was interesting to read and I loved her humor.

4 of 5

March tally

Harlequins - 7 (3 Mira, 1 SIM, 1 M&B Sweet, 1 NASCAR, 1 M&B Temptation)
Non- Harlequin -8

Sub - Total -15

January/Febuary tally
Harlequins - 31
Non- Harlequin -3
Sub-Total - 34

Total -49

Thunderstruck by Roxanne St. Claire

Thunderstruck by Roxanne St. Claire is in the Harlequin NASCAR line. We follow Mick Churchil, football star from the UK, and Shelby Jackson, part owner of the family-owned race team. Shelby wants nothing to do with the help that Mick could bring the cash strapped team and Mick is under orders not to get close to Shelby.

We get a snippet of what Daytona is like from inside the track. Shelby is a strong woman and an understanding of NASCAR that she feels Mick will never match. Mick can bring about positive change to Thunder Racing. We learn about family devotion and watch these two strong people fall in love with Daytona the backdrop.

4 of 5

March tally

Harlequins - 6 (3 Mira, 1 SIM, 1 M&B Sweet, 1 NASCAR)
Non- Harlequin -8

Sub - Total -14

January/Febuary tally
Harlequins - 31
Non- Harlequin -3
Sub-Total - 34

Total -48

Executive Mother-To-Be by Nicola Marsh

Executive Mother-To-Be by Nicola Marsh is part of the Baby on Board series. Kristen Lewis is a top notch executive with a new boss, Nate Boyd whom she had a spur-of-the-moment one night stand with before they met. Nate is a driven entrepreneur with secrets of his past life.

The two must now find a way to cope with Kristen's pregnancy. Can Nate get past the shadows of his past? How will Kristen fit in with his future? This was a fun read.

3 of 5

March tally

Harlequins - 5 (3 Mira, 1 SIM, 1 M&B Sweet)
Non- Harlequin -8

Sub - Total -13

January/Febuary tally
Harlequins - 31
Non- Harlequin -3
Sub-Total - 34

Total -47

Paint It Red by Carla Cassidy

Paint It Red by Carla Cassidy follows Vanessa Abbott as she tries to move on past her husband's suicide two years ago. Events start happening in Vanessa's life to make her feel that Jim may not be dead and has returned with vengenance on his mind. Christian Connor has relocated to the area and takes an interest in Vanessa.

Who is leaving Vanessa her favorite flowers and calling without leaving a message? Is it Jim back from the dead? This is a gripping suspense novel with Vanessa and Christian's romance building amidst the chaos. Cassidy writes an intriguing mystery that has you wondering.

4 of 5

March tally

Harlequins - 3 (3 Mira)
Non- Harlequin -5

Sub - Total -8

January/Febuary tally
Harlequins - 31
Non- Harlequin -3
Sub-Total - 34

Total -42

Home Before Dark by Susan Wiggs

Home Before Dark by Susan Wiggs is Jessie Ryder's journey back home to create memories. Sixteen years ago she gave up her daughter for adoption to her sister, Luz, and her husband, Ian. Jess meets Dusty, a man that has a tragic past, but is trying to live for the future with his little girl, Amber.

The title says it all as Wiggs tells the story of a woman whose life is turned upside down by blindness. Wiggs has us follow the journey of Jessie, Luz, Lila (Jessie's daughter) and Dusty through their point of view. I found this to be a very compelling book.

4 of 5

March tally

Harlequins - 3 (3 Mira)
Non- Harlequin - 3

Sub - Total -6

January/Febuary tally
Harlequins - 31
Non- Harlequin -3
Sub-Total - 34

Total -40