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TABLE OF CONTENTS
D ECEM BE R 2017
2 A GOOD DAY TO MARRY A DUKE The Sin & Sensibility Series Betina Krahn
21 A THORN AMONG THE LILIES An Alvin, Alabama Novel Michael Hiebert
4 BETWEEN YOU AND ME The Harrisons Series Jennifer Gracen
22 BESIEGED A Jake Mahegan Thriller A.J. Tata
5 WANT YOU MORE The Mile High Romance Series Nicole Helm
24 B EAUTIFULLY CRUEL M. William Phelps
6 AN AMISH COURTSHIP ON ICE MOUNTAIN The Amish of Ice Mountain Series Kelly Long 7 SUNSET BAY SANCTUARY The Sunset Bay Series Roxanne Snopek 8 FINAL SCREAM Lisa Jackson 9 TOMORROW THE GLORY The Graham Series Heather Graham 10 SILVER BELLS Fern Michaels; JoAnn Ross; Mary Burton; Judy Duarte 12 ONCE BITTEN, TWICE BURNED The Phoenix Fire Series Cynthia Eden 13 OF MURDER AND MEN A Cat Latimer Mystery Lynn Cahoon 14 FULL BODIED MURDER A Rose Avenue Wine Club Mystery Christine E. Blum 15 ETCHED IN TEARS A Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery Cheryl Hollon 16 IN CAVE DANGER A Pacific Northwest Mystery Kate Dyer-Seeley 17 D ITCHED 4 MURDER A Sophie Kimball Mystery J.C. Eaton 18 MAYHEM & MASS A Sister Lou Mystery Olivia Matthews 19 HIS LAST WIFE The Southern Scandal Series Grace Octavia 20 F ISTFUL OF BENJAMINS Kiki Swinson; De’nesha Diamond
25 VENOM OF THE MOUNTAIN MAN The Mountain Man Series William W. Johnstone; J.A. Johnstone 26 A WORLD OF HURT A Wilkie John Western Tim Bryant 27 A ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS William W. Johnstone; J.A. Johnstone 28 T ORN LOVE Larissa 29 W IFEY STATUS Racquel Williams
A GOOD DAY TO MARRY A DUKE The Sin & Sensibility Series Betina Krahn Following a hiatus, New York Times bestselling author Betina Krahn is back by popular demand! Brimming with her signature wit and passion, this beguiling new Victorian romance features American socialite Daisy Bumgarten, as she attempts to navigate the customs of the English upper class in her last chance to marry well for her three younger sisters. And Daisy never dreamed she’d find her greatest challenge in the form of a well‑suited gentleman… Daisy Bumgarten isn’t thrilled to be trying to catch a Duke’s attention while dressed like a flowerpot caught in a swarm of butterflies. But when in Rome (or in this case London society)… Since her decidedly disastrous debut among New York’s privileged set, the sassy Nevada spitfire’s last chance to “marry well” lies across the pond in England. If she must restrain her free spirit, not to mention her rib cage, so be it. She knows she owes it to her three younger sisters to succeed.
Category: Historical Romance ISBN13: 978‑1‑4201‑4347‑8 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 320 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 25/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Bradenton, FL eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑4201‑4348‑5 SALES HISTORY Zebra Mass Market Paradise Bargain 3/03 (978‑0‑8217‑7540‑0) Passion’s Ransom 8/02 (978‑0‑8217‑7315‑4) Just Say Yes 5/02 (978‑0‑8217‑7314‑7)
Now, under a countess’ tutelage, Daisy appears the perfect duchess‑in‑training…until notorious ladies’ man Lord Ashton Graham, a distraction of the most dangerous kind, glimpses her mischievous smile and feisty nature—and attempts to unmask her motives. Daisy has encountered snakes on the range, but one dressed to the nines in an English drawing room is positively unnerving—and maddeningly seductive. When a veiled plot emerges to show up Daisy as unworthy of the aristocracy, will Ashton be her worst detractor? Or the nobleman she needs most of all?
Praise for Betina Krahn “Krahn has a delightful, smart touch.”
—Publishers Weekly “Smart, romantic…sure to delight readers.”
—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Betina Krahn is a treasure.”
—BookPage
Other Novels by Betina Krahn
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KEY SELLING POINTS • The launch of a fun and fabulous new Victorian romance trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author Betina Krahn! Each book will be published annually. • Beloved for her hilarious and passionate historical romances, Betina took a break from writing historical romance for the past decade, but she’s back and better than ever with a story tailor‑made for her talents, in particular her sassy sense of humor. • There have been more than 37 translations of Betina Krahn’s previous books (including Russia, Portugal, China, Brazil, and Japan). Her work has been regularly included in the EuroClub Book Club and Germany’s Historical Gold. • Her works have won numerous industry awards, including RWA’s coveted RITA Award and of the RT Book Reviews’ Lifetime Achievement Award for Love and Laughter. • Betina first became a New York Times bestselling author 20 years ago with the publication of The Last Bachelor and The Perfect Mistress, two historical romances that remain on the keeper shelves of tens of thousands of romance readers.
MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • PW Author Spotlight • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach • Featured in Kensington’s New Series marketing campaign • Feature title in the monthly Romance eNewsletter • Social media advertising and promotions
Betina Krahn is a New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 historical and contemporary romances. Her works have won numerous industry awards, including the RT Book Reviews’ Lifetime Achievement Award for Love and Laughter. Visit her on the web at betinakrahn.com. © Robert Rountree
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BETWEEN YOU AND ME The Harrisons Series Jennifer Gracen In the bestselling tradition of New York Times bestseller Belle Andre, Jennifer Gracen tackles the contemporary millionaire trend with the fourth book in her series focused on the rich and powerful Harrison family. Between You and Me finds Tess Harrison on the hunt for a sperm donor…but when she finds him, can she resist falling in love? As the only daughter of the wealthy Harrison clan, Tess Harrison has everything—except the baby she longs for. With no husband in sight, she escapes to her family’s retreat in Aspen, Colorado, visions of sperm donors dancing in her head. Instead, she finds Logan Carter. When the ruggedly handsome manager of the Harrison ski house offers to be her baby daddy in exchange for her playing his girlfriend, Tess is breathless to begin the charade. After all, the brokenhearted heiress knows better than to fall in love… She would be Logan’s dream girl, if his dark past had left him with any dreams. Now the brooding bachelor’s only hope is to satisfy his mother’s dying wish to see him happily paired off—and give lovely Tess the baby she longs for. But when he and Tess opt to make a baby the old‑fashioned way, he’s fighting hard against the longing to hold on to the elusive Harrison beauty forever…
Praise For Jennifer Gracen And Her Novels Category: Contemporary Romance ISBN13: 978‑1‑4201‑4528‑1 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 336 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 13/16 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Long Island, NY eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑4201‑4529‑8 SALES HISTORY Zebra Mass Market ‘Tis the Season 10/16 (978‑1‑4201‑3918‑1) More Than You Know 1/16 (978‑1‑4201‑3914‑3) Someone Like You 5/16 (978‑1‑4201‑3916‑7)
“Gracen’s third contemporary featuring the Harrison siblings is her best yet…Gracen skillfully takes a common setup far past its usual limits to deliver a story that will tug hard at the heartstrings and make readers root for a happy ending.”
—Publishers Weekly on ‘Tis the Season “A hot new voice makes a very welcome entrance into contemporary romance with a new series. Part of why this book is intensely readable is the likability of both protagonists. Their life histories couldn’t be more different, and watching them fight their intense attraction makes for great reading! Keep your eye on Gracen—she is definitely one to watch!”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on More Than You Know “The pair’s crackling sexual chemistry soon gets the best of them…Gracen’s characters easily charm the reader.”
—Publishers Weekly on More Than You Know Jennifer Gracen hails from Long Island, New York, where she lives with her two sons. After spending her youth writing in private and singing in public, she now only sings in her car and is immersed in her passion for writing. She loves to write contemporary romance for readers who look for authentic characters and satisfying endings. When she isn’t with her kids, doing freelance proofreading, or chatting on Twitter and Facebook, Jennifer writes. She’s already hard at work on her next book. Jennifer is a member of the Romance Writers of America and is active in the Long Island Romance Writers, as well as being a member of CTRWA.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Bella Andre’s series have an enormous readership, and Gracen’s books speak right to the heart of that market. • The first three books in this series were released in the Zebra Shout imprint. Gracen’s combination of strong writing, memorable characters and a growing fan base have warranted her moving to the Zebra imprint line.
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MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program • Blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Feature title in the monthly Romance eNewsletter • Social media advertising and promotions • Cross‑promotion with Happily Ever After (Zebra eBook, 7/17)
WANT YOU MORE The Mile High Romance Series Nicole Helm There are plenty of gorgeous winding trails leading to Gracely, Colorado. And making your way around this rugged Rocky Mountain town is how you start over, fix your mistakes—and find the one person who’ll always have your back–in the third Mile High Romance from Nicole Helm. Will Evans works hard, plays harder—but never gets in too deep. He’ll do anything to keep his family’s Mile High Adventures business on track and help Gracely recover. One too many betrayals taught this handsome guide to avoid commitment as expertly as he negotiates difficult trails and treacherous rivers. But now it’s impossible for him to play it cool with the one woman he lost—and never forgot. Nothing is going to keep Tori Appleby from starting over right. After a career‑ending personal and professional mistake, she’s back to save the company she helped start. She needs Gracely’s healing small‑town charm—and the caring and help she’s only found with the Evans family. But she doesn’t need Will trying for a second chance. Or to risk her heart one more time. Will won’t commit, and Tori has a life to rebuild. But to move on, they’ll have to give in to the irresistible heat between them…
Praise for Nicole Helm and her novels Category: Contemporary Romance ISBN13: 978‑1‑4201‑4280‑8 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 304 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 3/4 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: O’Fallon, MO (outside St. Charles) eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑4201‑4281‑5 SALES HISTORY Zebra Mass Market Mess With Me 9/17 (978‑1‑4201‑4278‑5) Need You Now 6/17 (978‑1‑4201‑4276‑1)
“[A] deeply moving contemporary…The protagonists are refreshingly willing to be up front about their feelings and listen to each other, and readers will want to revisit their story often.”
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review, on Need You Now Nicole Helm grew up with her nose in a book and a dream of becoming a writer. Luckily, after a few failed career choices, a husband, and two kids, she got to pursue that dream. Nicole writes down‑to‑earth contemporary romance full of humor and heart. From farmers to cowboys, Midwest to the West, she writes stories about people finding themselves and finding love in the process. When she’s not writing, she spends her time dreaming about someday owning a barn. She lives with her husband and two young sons in Missouri. She is slightly (okay, totally) addicted to Twitter (@nicolethelm), the St. Louis Cardinals, and someday owning a barn. Her website is nicolehelm.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS
MARKETING PLANS
• Print sales for Nicole Helm’s recent titles Stone Cold Texas Ranger (Harlequin, 12/16) and True‑Blue Cowboy Christmas (Sourcebooks, 10/16) doubled over her previous titles! • This is the third in Nicole Helm’s Mile High romance series set in a Colorado mountain town. • For readers who love the sparks, humor, and down‑to‑earth charm of small‑town contemporaries like Jill Shalvis’ Cedar Ridge and Susan Mallery’s Fool’s Gold series. • Nicole Helm is a talented and prolific newcomer who is quickly gaining influential fans within the romance community. • The three book series will be released between June and December 2017. This rapid schedule will allow for cross‑promotion between the titles and an extended marketing campaign. • We have a second Nicole Helm series slated for Lyrical in 2017 further broadening her appeal and exposing her to a wider audience. • Nicole will also have two more books in her Stone Cold series released by Harlequin in 2017. She received a starred PW review for True‑Blue Cowboy Christmas (Sourcebooks, October 2016).
• Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program • Blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups and feature coverage • Cross‑promotion with Need You Now (Zebra MM, 6/17) and Mess With Me (Zebra MM, 9/17)
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AN AMISH COURTSHIP ON ICE MOUNTAIN The Amish of Ice Mountain Series Kelly Long In the bestselling tradition of Beverly Lewis and Cindy Woodsmall, Kelly Long writes deeply emotional Amish romances that explore the intricacies of the human heart and the joys of a simpler way of life. Long’s books stand out from the increasingly crowded Amish offerings because of her more earthy, realistic portrayal of a people who live between two worlds– that of mountain Appalachia and the Amish. An Amish beginning… At age twenty, Joel Umble, future Bishop of Ice Mountain, is strong, wise, and handsome. No wonder nineteen‑year‑old Martha Yoder has always noticed him. Still, she dares not trust that her dreams of him could become a reality. Where Joel is striking, she is plain. Where he is educated, she’s had no time for schooling. Caring for her frail grossmuder and aging parents has taken all the time she might have spent being courted by boys her own age. And then there is the matter of Judah Umble, Joel’s harsh older bruder, who’s cast his cold eye on pursuing her since she was sixteen. The only kind of cold Martha is interested in is the exhilarating chill of bathing in the creek in winter. It is there that she escapes her cares–and where she just may find the answer to her future in a most unexpected way–and gain faith that together, she and Joel will have a very special place among the Amish of Ice Mountain…
Praise for The Amish of Ice Mountain Series Category: Romance ISBN13: 978‑1‑4201‑4125‑2 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 352 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 27/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Hummelston, PA eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑4201‑4126‑9 SALES HISTORY Zebra Mass Market The Amish Heart of Ice Mountain 11/15 (978‑1‑4201‑3548‑0) An Amish Man of Ice Mountain 5/15 (978‑1‑4201‑3546‑6) The Amish Bride of Ice Mountain 11/14 (978‑1‑4201‑3544‑2)
“Long’s writing style is smooth and engaging, her characters sympathetic, well‑rounded and true to the period, yet timeless in their hopes and flaws and personal battles.”
—USA Today Books/HEA “There’s a certain sweetness to the writing that delivers a sense of escape from today’s hustle and bustle into a gentler and simpler world.”
—Publishers Weekly on The Amish Bride of Ice Mountain “This is a beautifully written contemporary romance with amazing characters who are caring and at times quirky. Long is an amazing writer. She knows what readers have come to expect and does not disappoint.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars for The Amish Heart of Ice Mountain Kelly Long is the author of the acclaimed Amish Patch of Heaven and Amish of Ice Mountain series and has been a finalist for the coveted Carol Award from the American Christian Fiction Writers. Born and raised in the mountains of Northern Pennsylvania, you can find her on Facebook at Facebook.com/amishauthor.
KEY SELLING POINTS
MARKETING PLANS
• Kelly has been featured in the anthologies An Amish Christmas Quilt (10/14), along with Charlotte Hubbard and Jennifer Beckstrand, An Amish Christmas Sleigh with Amy Lillard (10/15), and An Amish Christmas Kitchen (10/16) and An Amish Christmas Candle (10/17) with Jennifer Beckstrand and Lisa Jones Baker, all of which helped to grow her audience. • Kelly Long is the only writer tackling this particular type of Amish community, making her series stand out from the pack. • Long was a finalist for the coveted Carol Award from the American Christian Fiction Writers and is a CBA, ECPA, and CBD bestselling author.
• Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Feature in Bouquet marketing program and outreach to Christian readers • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program • Email marketing and promotion • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups and feature coverage • Social media advertising and promotions
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SUNSET BAY SANCTUARY The Sunset Bay Series Roxanne Snopek The spectacular scenery and craggy beaches draw tourists to the small Oregon town of Sunset Bay. But Sanctuary Ranch offers a different kind of experience: a refuge for people—and animals—desperate for a new beginning–in this new contemporary romance series and print debut by USA Today bestselling author Roxanne Snopek. Haylee Hansen has made a career out of caring for and training the dogs and horses on her aunt’s ranch. Part halfway house, part work camp, it also gives troubled kids and adults the tough love they so desperately need. Haylee should know. She was her aunt’s first success story. But now her turbulent past is about to show up on her doorstep… After thirteen years running a level one emergency room in Portland, Aiden McCall arrives in Sunset Bay a broken man. Anger and anxiety have nearly taken over his life—and could sabotage his new job at the local hospital. Until someone proposes an unconventional solution: a therapy dog. Haylee has seen her share of damaged people, but no one like Aiden. As she tries to match him with the perfect dog, he’ll help her to see that no one has a perfect life. And that opening yourself up to love is the only way to heal your soul…
Praise for Roxanne Snopek “Serve me up another cowboy story please because this one was way too awesome!” Category: Contemporary Romance ISBN13: 978‑1‑4201‑4422‑2 U.S./Canadian Price: $4.99/$5.99 Rights: World Pages: 320 • Trim Size:4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 25/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Abbotsford, BC, Canada eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑4201‑4425‑3
—Erica, The Book Cellar “Fantastic book… roller coaster of emotional ups and downs… passionate and so romantic.”
—Cocktails and Books “Fans of the talented Ms. Snopek…will be as delighted as I was to read Mitch’s story, and I hope to see this author add more books to this wonderful series...”
—Angie Just Read, The Romance Reviews “I was cracking up through this book…makes you warm and fuzzy inside…”
—Kindle and Me “A sweet and tender contemporary romance, Resisting The Rancher sparkles with rich emotion and warm characters.”
—Jane Porter, The Good Daughter Roxanne Snopek has been writing professionally for more than two decades and her work has appeared in publications such as The Vancouver Sun and Reader’s Digest. A former corporate copywriter, in 2003, she published the first in a series of six short non‑fiction books focusing on the human‑animal bond, most of which are still in print today. In 2006, her first psychological crime novel, Targets of Affection, was released by Cormorant Books. In 2012, she turned to romance, releasing five novels and five novellas in less than three years. Visit her website at roxannesnopek.ca, find her on Facebook, and follow her on Twitter @RoxanneSnopek.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Roxanne Snopek has built herself a very strong track record via e‑book publishing. Her books have appeared on the USA Today bestselling list and Amazon’s Top 100 on Kindle. • Sunset Bay Sanctuary is the start of a three book series that will be published within one year to get Roxanne’s start with retail publishing off on the best foot possible. She is going to be pushing her Zebra Shout novels to her online readers, and she has very strong social media skills. • Romances centered around animals are becoming increasingly popular and the animals in this series are front and center with strong personalities readers will love. Coupled with the therapy component, this series is sure to stand out.
MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • National print and online advertising • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Zebra Shout marketing campaign • Blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach • Social media advertising and promotion • Cross‑promotion with Driftwood Cove Stranger (Zebra MM, 7/18) • Feature in Kensington’s Fresh Voices and New Series marketing campaigns
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FINAL SCREAM Lisa Jackson In this gripping novel of suspense by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson–now beautifully repackaged for those readers who might have missed it the first time around–a small timber town nestled in the shadow of Oregon’s Cascade Mountains is the perfect place for a killer to hide. WHEN THERE’S NO ESCAPE FROM A COLD‑BLOODED KILLER… As white‑hot flames sear the dark night, a killer waits in the trees, watching the mill burn, listening for the screams—the only proof that justice has finally begun for the sins of long‑ago. SCREAM… SCREAM AS LOUD AS YOU CAN… For journalist Cassidy Buchanan, this inferno is a living nightmare: a reminder of the horrible, mysterious fire that destroyed her wealthy family seventeen years ago—and of Brig McKenzie, the handsome hellraiser accused of setting the blaze. That tragic crime has never been solved, and already the whispers have begun in Prosperity, Oregon: another fire, more deaths, and one common denominator—Cassidy herself. OR IT MAY BE THE LAST SOUND YOU EVER MAKE… Cassidy came home to Prosperity to put the past behind her, but it seems the past isn’t finished with Cassidy. Someone doesn’t want her to uncover the chilling truth…someone who has killed before and will kill again…a cold‑blooded psychopath who is only waiting to hear her final scream… Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978‑1‑4201‑4419‑2 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$9.99 Rights: US, CAN, OM (No EU) Pages: 544 • Trim Size:4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 1 5/16 • Pack: 24 Author’s Residence: Lake Oswego, OR eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-0884-7 SALES HISTORY Zebra Mass Market Whispers 2/17 (978‑1‑4201‑4168‑9) If She Only Knew 12/16 (978‑1‑4201‑4259‑4) Fatal Burn 2/16 (978‑1‑4201‑3935‑8) PUBLISHING HISTORY Kensington Trade Paperback 11/16 (978‑1‑4967‑0567‑9) Zebra Mass Market 8/5 (978‑0‑8217‑7712‑1)
Outstanding Praise For The Novels of Lisa Jackson “Jackson generates near‑constant suspense, weaving together disparate plot turns, directing a large cast of characters, and playing up movie‑star egos and show‑biz gossip to give the novel a vintage Hollywood feel.”
—Booklist on After She’s Gone “Absolutely tension filled…Jackson is on top of her game.”
—Suspense Magazine on Tell Me “Lisa Jackson shows yet again why she is one of the best at romantic suspense. A pure nail–biter.”
—Harlan Coben, # 1 New York Times bestselling author on You Don’t Want to Know “Her latest whodunit hits all the marks, taking readers on a nail‑biting roller‑coaster ride.”
—Library Journal on Without Mercy “A juicy creep‑a‑thon…builds to a surprising cliffhanger ending.”
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review, on Without Mercy Lisa Jackson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over ninety‑five novels, including You Will Pay, After She’s Gone, Deserves to Die, You Don’t Want to Know, Running Scared, and Shiver. She is also the co‑author of the Colony Series, written with her sister and bestselling author Nancy Bush, as well as the collaborative novels Sinister and Ominous, written with Nancy Bush and Rosalind Noonan. There are over thirty million copies of her novels in print and her writing has been translated into nineteen languages. She lives with her family and three rambunctious dogs in the Pacific Northwest. Readers can visit her website at lisajackson.com and find her on Facebook.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Final Scream spent nine weeks on the New York Times bestseller list in 2005, going as high as #5. It spent a total of eight weeks on the USA Today bestseller list. • Final Scream is currently in its 18th printing. • Foreign rights for Final Scream sold to Norway, Sweden, China, UK, and Portugal. • There are over 30 million copies of Lisa Jackson’s books in print. Her writing has been translated into 19 languages. • Over 25,000 fans subscribe to receive Lisa Jackson eNewsletters and email updates. • Lisa Jackson is one of the handful of authors who consistently has multiple New York Times bestsellers each year. She also regularly hits Canadian bestseller lists.
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MARKETING PLANS • Extensive print, digital, and podcast advertising campaigns • Internet radio advertising on streaming networks • Promotion at conferences and fan conventions • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Cross‑promotion with other 2017 Lisa Jackson releases
TOMORROW THE GLORY The Graham Series Heather Graham Published for the first time under the name Heather Graham, Tomorrow the Glory is a rich tale of romance, deception and adventure in Civil War era U.S.A., filled with the historical detail and passion fans have come to expect of this New York Times bestselling author. THE WOMAN She is Kendall Moore—a spirited Southern belle as proud as she is beautiful, driven by a cruel marriage‑bed betrayal to risk her life in a dangerous gamble for freedom… THE MAN He is Brent McClain—the Confederate agent who meets Kendall aboard the warship Jenni‑Lyn, and loses his heart in a single, searing night of passion… THE GLORY But war and treachery soon tear them apart—Brent into raging battle, Kendall into desperate flight from a scorned husband’s white‑hot vengeance. They live only for the promise of tomorrow—and a love that will burn forever in both their hearts.
Praise for Heather Graham “An incredible storyteller.” Category: Historical Romance ISBN13: 978‑1‑4201‑3821‑4 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 448 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 1 3/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Coral Gables, FL eBook ISBN: 978-1-4201-4702-5 SALES HISTORY Zebra Mass Market Lie Down in Roses 9/17 (978‑1‑4201‑3820‑7) Blue Heaven, Black Night 6/17 (978‑1‑4201‑3819‑1) Princess of Fire 2/17 (978‑1‑4201‑3816‑0)
—Los Angeles Daily News “A master storyteller.”
—RT Book Reviews New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Heather Graham has written over two hundred novels and novellas and is a founding member of the Florida Romance Writers chapter of RWA. She has been published in approximately thirty languages, and has been honored with awards from Georgia Romance Writers, Affaire de Coeur, RT Book Reviews, and more. She has had books selected for the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild, and has been quoted, interviewed, or featured in such publications as The Nation, Redbook, People, and USA Today, and has appeared on many newscasts including Entertainment Tonight.
PUBLISHING HISTORY Pinnacle Mass Market (Written under Shannon Drake) 3/94 (978‑0‑7860‑0021‑0
KEY SELLING POINTS • Readers are increasingly drawn to brand name authors and Heather Graham has written over 100 novels, she is a household name among romance fans. • Graham’s recent romantic suspense titles for Mira consistently hit the New York Times bestseller list and have brought in crossover readers to her popular backlist titles. • Heather is a tireless self‑promoter who sponsors yearly fan events at the RT Book Reviews’ convention as well as smaller reader cons. Heather holds her own fan event yearly in New Orleans. • Reissues of Heather Graham’s historical romances have only increased in popularity and have generated consistently robust sales due to her strong author brand and unique writing style.
MARKETING PLANS • Online advertising • Target new reader reviews promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program • Email marketing and promotion • Social media advertising and promotions • Cross‑promotion with Angel’s Touch (Zebra MM, 10/17) and Up in Flames (Zebra MM, 3/18)
DECEMBER 2017 | Zebra Mass Market
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SILVER BELLS Fern Michaels; JoAnn Ross; Mary Burton; Judy Duarte In the air, there’s a feeling of Christmas…so settle into your coziest armchair and enjoy four captivating tales that will make your holidays merry and bright… SILVER BELLS by Fern Michaels For years, movie star Amy Lee wondered what it would be like to leave her shallow Hollywood life and go back home to Apple Valley, Pennsylvania. This Christmas, she plans to find out. And Hank Anders, her high‑school boyfriend, is now ready to give her a welcome she’ll never forget… DEAR SANTA… by JoAnn Ross Mystery author Holly Berry’s SUV has broken down in the little hamlet of Santa’s Village, Washington. Holly hates the holidays—that is until lodge owner Gabriel O’Halloran and his five‑year‑old daughter rekindle her belief in passion, magic, and Christmas wishes… CHRISTMAS PAST by Mary Burton Photographer Nicole Piper just received a very unwelcome Christmas gift—a letter that holds clues to an elusive killer’s identity. Uncovering the truth means enlisting homicide detective David Ayden’s help, and embarking on a road trip that will take them both into the heart of danger and desire…
Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978‑1‑4201‑4410‑9 U.S./Canadian Price: $5.99/$6.99 Rights: World Pages: 400 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 31/32 • Pack: 48 Authors’ Residence: Summerville, SC (Michaels); Lacey, WA (Ross); Central VA (Burton); Oceanside, CA (Duarte) eBook ISBN: 978-1-4201-0758-6 SALES HISTORY Zebra Mass Market Making Spirits Bright 12/16 (978‑1‑4201‑4311‑9) A Winter Wonderland 11/16 (978‑1‑4201‑2144‑5) Secret Santa 11/16 (978‑1‑4201‑2145‑2)
A MULBERRY PARK CHRISTMAS by Judy Duarte Every Christmas, the folks living on Sugar Plum Lane pull out all the stops when decorating. After a bitter breakup, Alyssa Ridgeway’s heart just isn’t in it this year. But running into her first love, James “Mac” MacGregor, fills her with memories of the tender Christmas kiss they once shared…
Praise for Fern’s Christmas Anthologies “This swoon‑worthy collection of novellas hits the holiday sweet spot...Readers will gladly steal a few moments from gift‑wrapping to savor these holiday treats.”
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review, on Making Spirits Bright “Wonderful anthology of Christmas love stories...A standout collection of yuletide romances.”
—Library Journal, Starred Review, on When the Snow Falls “This collection of heartwarming holiday stories…kept me turning the pages and was just what I needed to lift my mood. Plus, each story reminded me to look for the good in people–an important lesson all year.”
—FIRST for Women on A Winter Wonderland “Three different stories with a common thread: Christmas and making it brighter and happier for those who are not feeling the festive season. The Godmothers and Sisterhood come together in this trilogy with awesome surprises to discover. Michaels is a talented author; she knows what readers want and gives them much more than they ask for.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars, on Wishes for Christmas
Other Fern Christmas Anthologies!
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KEY SELLING POINTS • Fern Michaels is one of the strongest brand names in publishing! Silver Bells spent five weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and six weeks on the USA Today list when originally published in 2008. • Wishes for Christmas, Fern’s 2015 holiday mass market, was a Top 10 bestseller and spent eight weeks on the New York Times print list. The Most Wonderful Time (2016) spent six weeks on the IndieBound bestseller list and was a New York Times, Publishers Weekly and USA Today bestseller, proving that Fern and Christmas‑themed anthologies continue to make for a wonderful combination. • This is the perfect Christmas stocking‑stuffer!
MARKETING PLANS • Print and online advertising • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Holiday promotion • Target new reader reviews through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program • Cross‑promotion with Winter Wishes (Zebra MM, 11/17)
Fern Michaels is the USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of the Sisterhood, Men of the Sisterhood, and Godmothers series, as well as dozens of other novels and novellas. There are over seventy‑five million copies of her books in print. Fern Michaels has built and funded several large day‑care centers in her hometown, and is a passionate animal lover who has outfitted police dogs across the country with special bulletproof vests. She shares her home in South Carolina with her four dogs and a resident ghost named Mary Margaret. Visit her website at fernmichaels.com. M2IFOTO©2006
New York Times bestselling author Joann Ross has written ninety novels and has been published in twenty‑six countries. A member of RWA’s Honor Roll of best‑selling authors, she lives in the Pacific Northwest. Visit JoAnn at joannross.com. Mary Burton lives with her family in Central Virginia. She is an avid hiker and enjoys the occasional triathlon. She can be reached by e‑mail at maryburton.com.
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Judy Duarte lives with her family in Oceanside, California. Readers can visit her website at judyduarte.com. DECEMBER 2017 | Zebra Mass Market
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ONCE BITTEN, TWICE BURNED The Phoenix Fire Series Cynthia Eden In the second in her Phoenix Fire series—now available in mass market—USA Today bestselling author Cynthia Eden delivers sizzling paranormal suspense with a dark, irresistible hero in the tradition of Nalini Singh and Pamela Palmer. Ryder Duncan keeps his secrets. With a twisted scientist starving him in a 10 x 12 cell, it’s not easy to conceal the abilities that set him apart from other vampires, or his plans for escape. But survival—and revenge—are worth waiting for. Until the so‑called doctor tempts his appetites with something special: a woman, with a soft Southern accent and a scent like flowers. Sabine. Sabine Acadia didn’t volunteer to be dinner. She was kidnapped and tossed into the cage of a monster. A monster with fierce green eyes, a body that speaks of ruthless power—but a touch gentle as a caress. Ryder knows things about her, secrets Sabine needs to learn fast. Because while they might soon escape this prison, she’s fighting an urge to set all her desires free…
Praise for Cynthia Eden’s Phoenix Fire series
Category: Paranormal Romance ISBN13: 978‑0‑7582‑8408‑2 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 352 • Trim Size:4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 27/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Alabama eBook ISBN: 978-0-7582-8409-9 SALES HISTORY Kensington Mass Market Burn For Me 6/17 (978‑0‑7582‑8405‑1) Avenging Angel 3/17 (978‑0‑7582‑6766‑5) Angel in Chains 11/16 (978‑0‑7582‑6764‑1) PUBLISHING HISTORY Brava Trade Paperback 5/14 (978‑0‑7582‑8407‑5)
“In the second book in her Phoenix Fire trilogy, Eden delves into the premise of a woman who is just beginning to discover vital things about her identity. As Sabine adjusts to an entirely new life, she also has the benefit of an irresistible vampire showing her the way. Eden’s outstanding talent is on full display in this engaging story about self‑realization, acceptance and revenge.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars for Once Bitten, Twice Burned “Vampires and shape‑shifters abound in Cynthia Eden’s Burn for Me…Eden takes the book to the next level.”
—The Washington Post on Burn for Me “A smokin’ hot love story.”
—FIRST for Women “Eden melds a wildly inventive paranormal world with lots of steamy romance and high adventure. The result is a high‑octane, roller‑coaster ride laced with chills and thrills.”
—Bookpage Award‑winning author Cynthia Eden writes dark tales of paranormal romance and romantic suspense. She is a New York Times, USA Today, Digital Book World, and IndieReader bestseller. Cynthia is also a three‑time finalist for the prestigious RITA® award. Since she began writing full‑time in 2005, Cynthia has written over fifty novels and novellas. Visit her online at CynthiaEden.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Burn For Me was a 2015 RITA Award finalist, making Cynthia Eden a three‑time RITA Award nominee. • A New York Times, USA Today, Digital Book World, and IndieReader bestselling author, Eden is the winner of two PRISM awards and her novels have received five Top Pick! ratings from RT Book Reviews. • This is the first time Once Bitten, Twice Burned will be available in mass market and at the lower price point that Eden’s fans love.
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MARKETING PLANS • Online advertising • Target new reader reviews through Goodreads NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers • Social media advertising and promotions • Cross‑promotion with Everlasting Bad Boys (Kensington MM, 9/17) and Howl For It (Kensington MM, 2/18)
OF MURDER AND MEN A Cat Latimer Mystery Lynn Cahoon New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lynn Cahoon is back with the third book in her first print series set at a bed and breakfast that hosts writers’ retreats in Colorado. In this installment, love is in the air in Aspen Hills, and it’s making a terrible mess of Cat Latimer’s writers’ retreat—especially when blood stains the plot… Ever since her business partner, Shauna, fell for a wealthy landowner in town, Cat has been working double time to keep her writers’ retreat running. And with the January session almost underway, that spells trouble. As if scheduling mishaps aren’t disastrous enough, Shauna skips out on kitchen duties one morning, forcing Cat to serve unsuspecting guests store‑bought muffins… But best laid plans really go awry when Shauna discovers her beau missing from their bed. When his body later turns up in the horse barn, they quickly find out the victim’s scandalous lifestyle left many dying for revenge. While balancing an eccentric group of aspiring writers and a suspect list for the record books, Cat soon finds herself on the heels of a killer— and authoring her most deadly conclusion yet…
Praise for Lynn Cahoon “Lynn Cahoon has hit the golden trifecta—murder, intrigue, and a really hot handyman. Better get your flashlight handy, A Story to Kill will keep you reading all night.” Category: Mystery ISBN13: 978‑1‑4967‑0439‑9 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 320 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 25/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Alton, IL eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑4967‑0440‑5
—Laura Bradford, author of the Amish Mysteries
SALES HISTORY Kensington Mass Market Fatality By Firelight 3/17 (978‑1‑4967‑0437‑5) Story to Kill 9/16 (978‑1‑4967‑0435‑1)
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lynn Cahoon is an Idaho expat. She grew up living the small town life she now loves to write about. Currently, she’s living with her husband and two fur babies in a small historic town on the banks of the Mississippi River where her imagination tends to wander. Guidebook to Murder, Book 1 of the Tourist Trap series, won the 2015 Reader’s Crown award for Mystery Fiction.
“Cahoon does a stellar job.”
—Mystery Scene on A Story to Kill “Will have readers wanting more.”
—Kings River Life Magazine on A Story to Kill
KEY SELLING POINTS • Lynn Cahoon is a bestselling author with her Tourist Trap Mystery series. She continues publishing her digital series as well as this print mystery series, which began with September 2016’s A Story to Kill. She will begin a new series in Lyrical Underground, the Farm to Fork series in March 2018. • Fatality by Firelight was on the Barnes & Noble bestsellers list for five weeks.
MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Email marketing and features in bimonthly Killer Cozies eNewsletter • NetGalley placement and email campaign for early online reviews • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Social media advertising and promotions • Promotion on HobbyReads • Cross‑promotion with Killer Party (Lyrical eBook, 7/17) and other volumes of her Tourist Trap Mystery e‑series, as well as her new 2018 Lyrical series
DECEMBER 2017 | Kensington Mass Market
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FULL BODIED MURDER A Rose Avenue Wine Club Mystery Christine E. Blum As the newest member of the Rose Avenue Wine Club, Halsey wants to expand her palate—not solve murders. But when a neighbor is found dead, it’s up to her to pair the culprit with a deadly crime… Leaving behind a failed marriage, New Yorker Annie “Halsey” Hall is ready to begin the next phase of her life in coastal Southern California. From the moment she arrives at her new digs on cozy Rose Avenue, she looks forward to joining the neighborhood ladies for their weekly Wine Club gathering. With only a rambunctious yellow Lab puppy to keep her company, Halsey could really use a confidant—and a glass or two of her favorite white wine… Unfortunately, she finds nothing but red at the Wine Club meeting—and judging by the dead woman lying face down in the backyard, it’s not spilled merlot. Halsey accidentally stumbled into the wrong address at the wrong time, and with suspicions about her past on the rise, she must prove that she isn’t a killer. Enlisting the eclectic talents of the Wine Club ladies, Halsey searches for the true criminal at large. But separating friends from foes isn’t easy on Rose Avenue, and as she racks up a suspect list, Halsey can’t shake the feeling that someone in her inner circle has a taste for murder… Christine E. Blum, born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, was raised in the major cities of Europe including Paris, Brussels and London. She currently lives in Southern California with a famous yellow Lab, known as “Bardot the Diving Dog.” Readers can visit Christine’s website at christineeblum.com. Category: Mystery ISBN13: 978‑1‑4967‑1210‑3 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 256 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 5/8 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Los Angeles, CA eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑4967‑1211‑0
KEY SELLING POINTS • Christine E. Blum’s debut will appeal to fans of cozy mysteries, as well as fans of Laurien Berenson (Kensington) and Leslie Meier (Kensington). • Full Bodied Murder has a triple threat appeal—wine, humor and dogs. • Christine E. Blum’s yellow Lab, Bardot, named after the French film star, Brigitte Bardot, is a social media superstar. She’s known on the web as “Bardot the Diving Dog.” Bardot has appeared on the Animal Planet show, Who Let the Dogs Out, and was featured in the New York Times bestseller Underwater Dogs. She also has a Facebook fan page, and a website: bardotthedivingdog.com.
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MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Email marketing and features via Killer Cozies eNewsletter and HobbyReads • Kensington’s Fresh Voices and New Series marketing campaigns • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Cross‑promotion with Murder Most Fermented (Kensington MM, 5/18)
ETCHED IN TEARS A Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery Cheryl Hollon When a famous glass artist is murdered at his own exhibit, deadly secrets are put on display, and it’s up to glass shop owner Savannah Webb to see through a killer’s cover. Celebrated glass artist Dennis Lansing is returning to St. Petersburg, Florida, for an exhibit at the world‑renowned Salvador Dali Museum. His unique style of embedding document images in his art is at the vanguard of contemporary glasswork. But as Savannah’s first boyfriend and a former apprentice to her father, Dennis’ return home has her reflecting on the past—a trip down memory lane that takes a dark turn when Dennis is found murdered at the museum with an old reference letter from her father in his pocket. A search through her father’s records sheds new light on Dennis’ history, but it seems his present life wasn’t so transparent either. Now, with a gallery of suspects to consider, it’s up to Savannah to figure out who fits the mold of a murderer.
Praise for Cheryl Hollon and her Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery series: “Interesting…The novel’s pace is leisurely, built around character interactions, travelogue, and lots of information about glass art.”
—Tampa Bay Times on Cracked to Death “The setting, the craft, the dog—all are critical to a cozy mystery, and here Hollon hits a homerun… an entertaining amateur sleuth adventure.” Category: Mystery ISBN13: 978‑1‑4967‑1175‑5 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 320 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 25/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: St. Petersburg, FL eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑4967‑1176‑2
—RT Book Reviews on Shards of Murder
SALES HISTORY Kensington Mass Market Cracked to Death 7/16 (978‑1‑61773‑764‑0) Shards of Murder 3/16 (978‑1‑61773‑762‑6) Pane and Suffering 10/15 (978‑1‑61773‑760‑2)
Cheryl Hollon now writes full‑time after she left an engineering career designing and building military flight simulators in amazing countries such as England, Wales, Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, and India. Fulfilling the dream of a lifetime, she combines her love of writing with a passion for creating glass art. In the small glass studio behind her house in St. Petersburg, Florida, Cheryl and her husband design, create, and produce fused glass, stained glass, and painted glass artworks. Visit her online at CherylHollon.com or on Twitter @CherylHollon.
“Will keep you guessing to the end!”
—Krista Davis, New York Times bestselling author on Pane and Suffering “A kaleidoscope of perfection, with a feisty heroine, exquisite plot and master storytelling.”
—Liz Mugavero, author of the Pawsitively Organic Mysteries on Pane and Suffering
KEY SELLING POINTS
MARKETING PLANS
• This is the first time an artisanal cozy mystery series takes place in a stained glass shop and features the owner as a sleuth. Each entry will explore various glass art techniques besides stained glass including glass blowing and fused glass. • The author actually has her own glass blowing studio and she designs, creates, and produces fused glass, stained glass and painted glass artworks.
• Advance print and digital reading copies • National print and online advertising • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • NetGalley placement and email campaign for early online reviews and coverage • Social media advertising and promotions including shareable images, contests, and cross‑promotion with similar titles • Blog tour and series outreach • Promotion on HobbyReads
DECEMBER 2017 | Kensington Mass Market
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IN CAVE DANGER A Pacific Northwest Mystery Kate Dyer‑Seeley On an expedition into Oregon’s Lava River Cave, outdoor journalist Meg Reed stumbles across a body buried way more than six feet under… A debate is raging over the use of public lands, and to cover the story for Northwest Extreme magazine, Meg joins a congressman and several others on a subterranean adventure—despite her intense claustrophobia. The thoughts of cave‑ins and cougars are unnerving, but at least it’s a distraction from her other anxieties, like her best friend’s departure for Italy, her boss’ plan to sell the company, and the ongoing questions about her father’s suspicious death. But in the chilly darkness of the volcanic rock, she discovers a Forest Service employee, stabbed with a trowel. Now Meg will need to do some in‑depth investigating or the truth may never come to the surface…
Praise for Kate Dyer-Seeley and her Novels “A splendid overview of the greater Portland and Columbia River Gorge region, perfect for travel buffs. Her protagonist shows promise with her determined attitude and moxie.”
—Library Journal on Scene of the Climb “A fun, terrific adventure.”
—Suspense Magazine on Scene of the Climb Category: Mystery ISBN13: 978‑1‑4967‑0511‑2 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World English Pages: 304 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 3/4 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Vancouver, WA eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑4967‑0512‑9
“A must‑read.”
—Windsurfing Now on Silenced in the Surf Kate Dyer‑Seeley’s work has appeared in a variety of regional and international publications including: The Columbian, The Vancouver Voice, Seattle Backpacker, Portland Family Magazine, and Climbing Magazine. She lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest and readers can visit her website atkatedyerseeley.com.
SALES HISTORY Kensington Mass Market First Degree Mudder 12/16 (978‑1‑4967‑0509‑9) Silenced in the Surf 4/16 (978‑1‑61773‑002‑3) Slayed on the Slopes 4/15 (978‑1‑61773‑000‑9) Scene of the Climb 6/14 (978‑0‑7582‑9531‑6)
KEY SELLING POINTS
MARKETING PLANS
• With a series protagonist who’s in her mid-20’s and writes for an extreme outdoors magazine, the Pacific Northwest Mystery Series offers a fresh, youthful voice and much more action and adventure than the typical cozy fare. At the same time, the series provides traditional cozy readers with genre tropes they love, such as a small town, a romantic subplot and a relatable amateur sleuth who can’t seem to stay out of trouble. • Perfect for armchair thrill-seekers! Each novel in the series includes adventure guides and tips, allowing them to double as fun Pacific Northwest travelogues. As Meg Reed’s magazine assignments send her on all sorts of outrageous outdoor adventures – from windsurfing and cave diving, to mud running and mountain climbing – readers are transported to the open spaces and wildest corners of the Pacific Northwest. • Kate Dyer-Seeley has a background in marketing, communications and journalism, and her writing has appeared in a number of regional and national publications, including Climbing Magazine and Seattle Backpackers Magazine. A member of Sisters in Crime and International Thriller Writers, she is active within the Pacific Northwest writing community and has many contacts in the area.
• Advanced print and digital copies • Print and online advertising targeting new adult and cozy mystery cross‑over readers • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Feature title in bimonthly Killer Cozies eNewsletter • NetGalley placement and email campaign for early online reviews • Social media advertising and promotions including shareable images, contests, and cross‑promotion with similar titles • Promotion on HobbyReads.com
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DITCHED 4 MURDER A Sophie Kimball Mystery J.C. Eaton A humorous cozy with a mother/daughter team investigating mysteries among the retirement community—mysteries that equal death for some. The series has humor, family/ community friendships and a very funny sidekick, Mom’s long‑haired chiweenie (a Chihuahua/Dachshund hybrid). This time, Aunt Ina is prepping for her wedding to a rich, but oft married, gentleman of indeterminate means. Moving from Minnesota to Arizona was a big change for Sophie “Phee” Kimball. She’s much closer to her mother’s retirement community now—which can drive her a little crazy, but at least her mom, Harriet, has her book club and her chiweenie dog, Streetman, to keep her company. Now there’s even more activity with Aunt Ina’s upcoming wedding. The seventy‑four‑year‑old bride has roped Phee into working on the tent, the pastries, and even her headpiece in preparation for the ceremony. But it’s Harriet who really gets demanding when a dead body turns up yards from her front door. Aunt Ina’s fiancé is acquainted with the victim—a local millionaire restaurateur murdered at the golf course. Working for a private investigator, Phee is drawn into the case—not just professionally but personally, since Harriet is in a panic about her safety. With a killer on the loose, Phee vows to figure out the plot—that is, if her side job as a wedding planner doesn’t kill her first…
Praise for Booked 4 Murder Category: Mystery ISBN13: 978‑1‑4967‑0857‑1 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 320 • Trim Size:4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 25/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Sun City, AZ (nearest city, Phoenix) eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑4967‑0858‑8 SALES HISTORY Kensington Mass Market Booked 4 Murder 7/17 (978‑1‑4967‑0855‑7)
“Booked 4 Murder, set in an Arizona retirement community full of feisty seniors, is a fast‑paced mystery with a mother/daughter pair of sleuths who will keep you laughing until the last page. It will also make you think twice before choosing your next book club selection—THE END— might come sooner than you think…”
—Kathleen Bridge, author of the Hampton Home and Garden Mystery Series “You’ll chuckle all the way through this delightful romp through Sun City West, as Phee and her mother unravel the mystery behind the sudden deaths of several book club members. It’s so cleverly written, you won’t guess the perpetrators until the very end.”
—Mary Marks, award‑winning author of the Quilting Mystery series “Booked 4 Murder is a witty adventure that will leave you laughing out loud. Join Phee as she tussles with her wily mother, a cursed book, and a host of feisty retirees in this entertaining and charming cozy.”
—Stephanie Blackmoore, author of the Wedding Planner Mystery Series J.C. Eaton is the wife and husband team of Ann I. Goldfarb and James E. Clapp. Ann has published eight YA time travel mysteries. Visit their website at jceatonauthor.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS
MARKETING PLANS
• Ditched 4 Murder is the second in the Sophie Kimball Mystery series, which features a monthly library book club meeting and the group’s engaging cast of characters. • This cozy series has a neophyte sleuth, and her quirky demanding mother who resides in a retirement community. • J.C. Eaton, the husband and wife team of Ann Goldfarb and James Clapp bring a unique blend of action, humor and mystery to the Sophie Kimball Mystery series. • The authors have an active speaking schedule at book clubs and community organizations throughout the country. We’ll cross‑promote with their speaking schedule.
• Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Email marketing and promotions in author’s fan newsletter and Kensington’s Killer Cozies eNewsletter • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • NetGalley placement and email campaign for early online reviews • Social media advertising and promotions including shareable images, contests, and cross‑promotion with similar titles • Cross‑promotion with Booked 4 Murder (Kensington MM, 7/17)
DECEMBER 2017 | Kensington Mass Market
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MAYHEM & MASS A Sister Lou Mystery Olivia Matthews A Los Angeles transplant, Sister Louise “Lou” LaSalle feels right at home in Briar Coast, New York. After all, her beloved nephew, Chris, works at the college founded by her congregation. But while Sister Lou has always played by the rules, she’s about to have her faith in herself tested—by murder… Sister Lou expects some pushback when she invites her friend, Maurice Jordan, to be the guest speaker for the St. Hermione of Ephesus Feast Day presentation. The theology professor is known far and wide for his controversial views. What she’s not prepared for is finding him dead in his hotel room, bashed over the head. When the local deputies focus on the members of her congregation as suspects, Sister Lou takes matters into her own hands. Against Chris’ wishes, she teams up with a cynical local reporter to delve into Maurice’s life. The unlikely partners in crime‑fighting uncover a litany of both devotees and detractors. And though it might take a miracle to find the killer, Sister Lou vows to carry on until justice prevails… Olivia Matthews earned a BA in Journalism from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. She has worked for financial institutions, health care companies and universities. She has written for newspapers, magazines, corporate communication departments, advertising agencies, marketing and public relations departments. Raised in New York City, Olivia now resides in Columbus, Ohio. Category: Mystery ISBN13: 978‑1‑4967‑0938‑7 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 368 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 29/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Columbus, OH eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑4967‑0939‑4
KEY SELLING POINTS • First in a new cozy mystery series. • Author is a member of Romance Writers of America and Novelists, Inc. • Matthews attended the Romance Slam Jam in April 2016. • Writing as Patricia Sargeant, You Belong to Me won the Reviewers International Organization Award of Excellence, Debut.
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MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Email marketing and features via Killer Cozies eNewsletter • Kensington’s “Fresh Voices” and “New Series” marketing campaigns • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups and feature coverage • Feature on HobbyReads.com
HIS LAST WIFE The Southern Scandal Series Grace Octavia Now available in mass market! Essence® bestselling author Grace Octavia delivers His Last Wife, the latest book in the Southern Scandal series, an explosive follow‑up to His Third Wife that appeals to fans of Niobia Bryant with its dramatic twists and turns. Since the night Atlanta mayor, self‑made millionaire, and womanizer Jamison Jackson plummeted from the top floor of a downtown hotel, everyone seems to have profited, from vicious criminals to corrupt politicians. Everyone except his jilted first wife, Kerry. Once a socialite, she’s now the prime suspect in Jamison’s alleged murder. But she swears she’s no killer— and surprisingly, Jamison’s widow, Val, agrees. For all they know, it was Coreen, the mother of Jamison’s secret love child. After years of extortion, Coreen’s cash flow has come to an end. The reality is, Jamison had a murky past and a legion of enemies old and new who will do whatever it takes to cover up the truth—and it’s even more scandalous, unexpected, and filled with secrets than anyone suspects…
Praise for His Last Wife “This latest Southern Scandal book is a great story with Octavia’s usual twists and turns, full of unexpected surprises. The reader never knows what’s going to happen next. And it’s full of mama‑drama and treacherous Atlanta politics, too. This reviewer loved it!”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978‑0‑7582‑8885‑1 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 320 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 25/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Atlanta, GA eBook ISBN: 978-0-7582-8886-8
“A riff on television’s Orange Is the New Black…Some great jail scenes along with intriguing secondary characters.”
—Library Journal Grace Octavia is a native of Westbury, New York. Her writing has appeared in Sisterfriends and Rolling Out magazine where she was Editor‑in‑Chief. She is currently working on her Ph.D. at Georgia State University in Atlanta. Readers can visit her website at graceoctavia.com.
SALES HISTORY Dafina Mass Market His Third Wife 8/16 (978‑0‑7582‑8882‑0) What He’s Been Missing 10/15 (978‑0‑7582‑6540‑1) PUBLISHING HISTORY Dafina Trade Paperback 11/14 (978‑0‑7582‑8884‑4)
KEY SELLING POINTS • Grace Octavia gracefully weaves smart, layered stories with relatable characters and lots of page‑turning drama. • Grace Octavia won the RT Book Reviews’ award for Best African‑American Fiction for His First Wife. • His Third Wife was chosen as a Main Selection for Black Expressions book club, which also bought rights to Take Her Man, His First Wife, Something She Can Feel, Playing Hard to Get, and Should Have Known Better. • Audio rights for Should Have Known Better and What He’s Been Missing have been sold to Recorded Books.
MARKETING PLANS • Publicity outreach for roundups and feature coverage • Online advertising • Outreach to African‑American book clubs • Social media advertising and promotions • Email marketing via Kensington eNewsletter and author lists
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FISTFUL OF BENJAMINS Kiki Swinson; De’nesha Diamond Now available in mass market! National bestselling authors Kiki Swinson and De’nesha Diamond, who teamed up to stunning effect in A Gangster and a Gentleman, deliver a power‑packed thrill ride that appeals to fans of edgy, suspenseful urban lit stars Wahida Clark and Ashley & JaQuavis. SPECIAL DELIVERY Kiki Swinson U.S. Postal service employee Gabriella Vasquez and her boyfriend, Eduardo, have set‑up the ultimate hustle—a drug distribution scheme using Gabriela’s mail route. Business is booming—until the Feds bust up the operation. Are Gabriella and Eduardo going to ride or die for each other or is someone going to commit the sweetest betrayal? GUN PLAY De’nesha Diamond Julian Smith doesn’t remember anything about his past—all he knows is he woke up in a hospital with a sexy nurse, Malena, by his side. Yet, Julian is haunted by dreams of another woman. Now, with someone trying to take him and Malena out, he doesn’t know who to trust—all he knows is he has to uncover his past, and fast…
Praise for Kiki Swinson and De’nesha Diamond’s Anthologies “Kudos to both authors for breaking away from African American characters dominating street lit by creating authentic Latino heroes and villains.”
—Library Journal on Fistful of Benjamins Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978‑0‑7582‑8029‑9 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 320 • Trim Size:4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 25/32 • Pack: 48 Authors’ Residence: Virginia Beach, VA (Swinson); Manchester, GA (Diamond) eBook ISBN: 978-0-7582-8030-5 SALES HISTORY Dafina Trade Paperback A Gangster and a Gentleman 10/12 (978‑0‑7582‑5182‑4)
“Both stories embody similar themes of betrayal, revenge and karma…An exciting chase from beginning to end, riddled with numerous obstacles.”
—RT Book Reviews on Heist 2 Kiki Swinson is a national bestselling author. Her novel, Wifey, became the first book in one of today’s most popular street lit series. Taking a break from the Wifey series, Kiki also began five other popular series and contributed to five novellas. Visit her online at KikiSwinson.net. Nastional bestselling author and Memphis native, De’nesha Diamond is the co‑author of the gritty Desperate Hoodwives tales. The series was recommended by Essence® magazine. Visit De’nesha online at DeneshaDiamond.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Like Dafina’s other successful urban lit anthologies, A Fistful of Benjamins combines two of the biggest urban authors—Kiki Swinson and De’nesha Diamond. • Kiki Swinson’s I’m Still Wifey spent seven months on the Essence® bestseller list. • Hard, edgy, and full of suspense and betrayal, A Fistful of Benjamins will appeal to fans of Wahida Clark and Nikki Turner who similarly deliver shock‑filled novels about urban life.
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THORN AMONG THE LILIES An Alvin, Alabama Novel Michael Hiebert Appealing to fans of John Hart, Wiley Cash, and Jenna McMahon, Michael Hiebert returns for a third time to 1980s Alvin, Alabama, where a psychic foresees serial killings…that just might be real, as Detective Leah Teal finds clues that add up to deaths foretold. Innocently enough, Detective Leah Teal’s daughter Caroline decides she would like a psychic reading for her birthday. But when Caroline walks in to the psychic’s shop with the family in tow, the psychic focuses on Leah, telling her details of gruesome killings that she must stop or they could go on for dozens of years. That night, Leah lies in bed, wondering how much stock she should put into ravings from a psychic. But her curiosity gets the best of her, and she decides to take the tiny bit of evidence the psychic provided as far as it will go before writing off the case entirely. Soon, though, the clues lead her down a path toward a potential serial killer, leaving victims in a pattern all around Alvin, Alabama. Leah discovers that all of the potential killings happen on the same day: January 31st…less than a week away. If Leah can’t stop this killer before then, more victims will be on her hands...
Praise for Michael Hiebert’s Novels “There’s something mesmerizing about Hiebert’s storytelling voice.”
—The New York Times Book Review on Dream with Little Angels
Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978‑0‑7860‑3988‑3 U.S./Canadian Price: $9.99/$10.99 Rights: World Pages: 304 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 7 1/2 Spine Size: 3/4 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: British Columbia, Canada eBook ISBN: 978-0-7860-3989-0 SALES HISTORY Pinnacle Mass Market Dream With Little Angels 5/16 (978‑0‑7860‑3940‑1) PUBLISHING HISTORY Kensington Trade Paperback 7/15 (978‑1‑61773‑737‑4)
“Hiebert’s first novel courts comparison to the classic To Kill a Mockingbird, but the book manages to soar as a moving achievement in its own right. In Hiebert’s hands, psychological insight and restrained lyricism combine to create a coming‑of‑age tale as devastating as it is indelible.”
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review, on Dream with Little Angels “Hiebert’s debut delivers…a breathless, will‑they‑get‑there‑in‑time affair, with a heartbreaking resolution. Hiebert’s skill at character and storytelling should take him a long way.”
—Mystery Scene on Dream with Little Angels “Engaging characters, a riveting plot and pacing that flips between languid and runaway train. It’s a marvelous portrait of small‑town America, and families struggling to come to grips with a trying, terrifying series of ordeals.”
—The Missourian on Dream with Little Angels “A very good, sometimes emotional, mystery that will stay with you long after it’s over.”
—Suspense Magazine on Close to the Broken Hearted Michael Hiebert is a two‑time winner of the prestigious Surrey International Writer’s Conference Storyteller’s Award and has been published in The Best American Mystery Series, edited by Joyce Carol Oates. His first novel, Dream with Little Angels was published to much critical acclaim. Michael was born and raised and still lives in British Columbia, Canada. Visit him at michaelhiebert.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Michael Hiebert’s novels appeal to fans of John Hart (St.Martin’s), Gillian Flynn (Crown/Broadway) and Jenna McMahon (Harper/William Morrow). • Hiebert won the prestigious Surrey International Writer’s Conference Storyteller’s Award twice in a row. This award is sponsored each year by New York Times bestseller Diana Gabaldon and bestseller Jack Whyte. • Dream with Little Angels was taken as a selection of the Mystery Guild, Doubleday Book Club, Literary Guild and Book of the Month Club 2. • Audio rights for the series sold to Blackstone Audio.
MARKETING PLANS • National print and online advertising • Feature title in the Kensington Mystery/Thriller eNewsletter • Social media advertising and promotion including shareable images and giveaways • Email and newsletter marketing to reach consumers directly and raise author awareness
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BESIEGED A Jake Mahegan Thriller A.J. Tata Powerful, thrilling, and explosively authentic, the novels of Brigadier General A.J. Tata have won acclaim from President George W. Bush, Glenn Beck, and the bestselling masters of suspense. In Besieged, he tackles the rise of domestic terrorism in America— and puts his hero, Jake Mahegan, in the crackling center of a firestorm… It starts with the unthinkable. A school under siege. A shooter in the classroom. A nightmare scenario that has become all too common in today’s United States. But this time, former Delta Captain Jake Mahegan is there when it happens. Checking in on the schoolteacher daughter of a colleague, Mahegan finds himself face to face with a merciless gunman rigged as a suicide bomber. Without warning, the school is attacked from the outside as well—and all hell breaks loose. The teacher shoots the gunman, Mahegan is knocked unconscious, and a twelve‑year‑old autistic girl named Misha is kidnapped. When the smoke clears, Mahegan is left with a long list of unanswered questions—and a deeply personal mission to rescue Misha. Racing against the clock, his search will take him from the tech‑fueled think‑tanks of a North Carolina factory to the top‑secret nerve centers of embedded Iranian agents. It’s all part of a bigger, darker conspiracy that’s taking domestic terrorism to a whole new level. And it’s up to Mahegan to stop what could be the most devastating attack in U.S. history…
Praise for Besieged “Tata, a retired Brigadier General, combines distinctive characters and unconventional threats to thrilling effect in his terrific third Jake Mahegan novel.” Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978‑0‑7860‑3951‑7 U.S./Canadian Price: $9.99/$10.99 Rights: US, Canada, & OM Pages: 464 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 7 1/2 Spine Size: 1 1/18 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Raleigh, NC eBook ISBN: 978-0-7860-3952-4 SALES HISTORY Pinnacle Mass Market Three Minutes to Midnight 2/17 (978‑0‑7860‑3542‑7) Foreign and Domestic 3/15 (978‑0‑7860‑3540‑3)
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review “Tata has created a crafty hero in Mahegan, and those who like military and Special Forces thrillers will find plenty to enjoy here.”
—Booklist “Besieged serves up pitch‑perfect plotting sharply seasoned by actual experience, propelling Tata to a literary station that matches his military rank.”
—The Providence Sunday Journal “Delivers a smooth, sleek narrative with plenty of action.”
—The North Carolina Sunday Star‑News
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KEY SELLING POINTS • Brigadier General Anthony Tata is uniquely qualified to bring realism to his work, after having commanded combat units in the 82nd and the 101st Airborne Divisions. • Three Minutes to Midnight was a finalist for the 2016 Barry Award. • 100% of the critically acclaimed Sudden Threat Series book proceeds are donated to USO Metro DC Hospital Services Fund for wounded warriors at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Bethesda National Naval Medical Center. • A.J. Tata appears regularly on Fox News Channel’s Sean Hannity, Fox and Friends, and Fox Business News Channel’s Varney and Company, as well as CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper. • The hardcover edition of Besieged (Kensington HC, 3/17) appeared on the Barnes & Noble bestseller list.
MARKETING PLANS • Print and online advertising • Social media advertising and promotion • Cross‑promotion with Direct Fire (HC, 1/18) • Select author events • Feature title in the Mystery/Thriller eNewsletter
A former Brigadier General in the United States Army, A.J. Tata served 28 years in the military before retiring in 2009. General Tata commanded combat units in the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions and in the 10th Mountain Division. Before retiring he was the Deputy Commanding General of U.S. forces in Afghanistan. He earned the Combat Action Badge and Bronze Star Medal. He is the national bestselling author of the critically acclaimed novels, Three Minutes to Midnight, Foreign and Domestic and the Threat series. He has been a frequent foreign policy guest commentator on Fox News, CNN and CBS News. He has held various leadership positions in North Carolina. Most recently he served as Secretary of Transportation for the State of North Carolina. Readers can visit him online at AJTata.com. ©Erik Maasch
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BEAUTIFULLY CRUEL M. William Phelps New York Times bestselling author M. William Phelps, star of Investigation Discovery’s Dark Minds, presents a real‑life thriller. With meticulous reporting and intimate detail, true crime master M. William Phelps traces the life and crimes of one of America’s scariest killers—a woman who would stop at nothing to achieve her selfish ends. Iowa housewife Tracey Pittman Roberts seemed to have it all: natural beauty, three loving children, and a fairy tale second marriage to a wealthy businessman. But beneath the happy façade was a woman who used lies, manipulation, sex, ugly allegations, blackmail—and even murder—to serve her own selfish ends. On December 12, 2001, police rushed to Tracey’s home after a shooting left her vulnerable young neighbor dead. Tracey claimed it was an act of self‑defense. Nine gunshot wounds—and a decades‑long trail of extortion, fabrication, fraud, and intimidation—said otherwise. Ten years after the crime, Tracey’s case finally went to trial in an explosive courtroom showdown. In a searing exploration of the criminal mind, bestselling investigative journalist M. William Phelps traces the saga of a psychopath who hid in plain sight—until her wicked ways caught up with her.
Praise for M. William Phelps “Phelps is a true‑crime veteran.”
—New York Post Category: True Crime ISBN13: 978‑0‑7860‑3728‑5 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 496 • Trim Size:4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 1 3/16 • Pack: 24 Author’s Residence: Rural CT eBook ISBN: 978‑0‑7860‑3729‑2 SALES HISTORY Pinnacle Mass Market Don’t Tell a Soul 3/17 (978‑0‑7860‑3726‑1) If You Only Knew 8/16 (978‑0‑7860‑3724‑7) Lethal Guardian 06/16 (978‑0‑7860‑3913‑5)
“One of our most engaging crime journalists.”
—Dr. Katherine Ramsland, author of Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer “Phelps treads dangerous ground like an Amazon jungle guide—fearless, compassionate, insightful.”
—Geoff Fitzpatrick, Executive Producer of Dark Minds “Anything by Phelps is an eye‑opening experience.”
—Suspense Magazine New York Times bestselling investigative journalist and serial crime expert M. William Phelps is the author of over thirty nonfiction books. Winner of the 2013 Excellence in Journalism Award, with over one million books in print, Phelps has appeared on over 100 television shows, including CBS’ Early Show, ABC’s Good Morning America, NBC’s Today Show, The View, and many others. Phelps also created, produced and starred in the series Dark Minds; and is one of the stars of Deadly Women and Oxygen’s Snapped. Radio America calls him “the nation’s leading authority on the mind of the female murderer.” Profiled in Writer’s Digest, Connecticut Magazine, NY Daily News, NY Post, Newsday, Suspense Magazine, and the Hartford Courant, Phelps also consulted on the first season of the Showtime cable television series Dexter; he has written for Connecticut Magazine, Huffington Post, the Providence Journal, and other major publications. Touched by tragedy himself, due to the unsolved murder of his sister‑in‑law, Phelps is able to enter the hearts and minds of his subjects like no one else. He lives in a small Connecticut farming community and can be reached at his author website, mwilliamphelps.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Includes 16 pages of dramatic photos. • Phelps created and starred in Investigation Discovery’s smash‑success series, Dark Minds. The show’s three seasons re‑air frequently in the U.S. as well as in twenty countries worldwide, including all of French‑speaking Europe, Scandinavia, Italy, Australia/New Zealand, all of South America and Mexico. • Phelps has won the Excellence in Journalism Award from The Society of Professional Journalists, as well as the New England Book Festival Award. Bad Girls and The Killing Kind were both Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award Finalists and Phelps was the Guest of Honor at the Killer Nashville Conference in 2015.
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MARKETING PLANS • Advance print and digital reading copies • National advertising campaign • Publicity outreach, including print, broadcast, and online media • Events in author’s hometown and local media pitches regarding true crime case coverage • Giveaway opportunities leading up to book’s release • Email and eNewsletter marketing to reach consumers directly and raise author awareness • Multilayered social media campaign and online advertising • Cross‑promotion with Dangerous Ground (Kensington HC, 8/17)
VENOM OF THE MOUNTAIN MAN The Mountain Man Series William W. Johnstone; J.A. Johnstone Smoke Jensen is the patriarch of the Johnstone legacy, and his bestselling series The Mountain Man continues with another epic battle for justice in the heart of the American Frontier. When Smoke Jensen sees a gang of outlaws holding up a stagecoach, his gunfighter instincts take over and he storms in with guns blazing. He kills one of the gunmen, the rest scatter like the rats they are. But the dead man is the brother of the notorious outlaw Gabe Briggs, and Briggs will want revenge… Tired of the savagery of the lawless countryside, Smoke’s wife Sally heads back east for a spell, only to find the big city choking in filth, violence, and corruption. Before Sally can head back home, though, she’s snatched right off the street. When Smoke gets word that Sally’s been kidnapped, he hops the first train east. But Gabe Briggs and his ruthless band of bad men are along for the ride. Unless Smoke can punch their ticket to hell first, they’ll blow this train sky high…
Praise for the Novels of William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone “Johnstone is a masterful storyteller, creating a tale that is fanciful and funny, exciting and surprisingly convincing. This is great fun.”
—Publishers Weekly on Butch Cassidy The Lost Years Category: Western ISBN13: 978‑0‑7860‑3364‑5 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 352 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 27/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Murfreesboro, TN eBook ISBN: 978‑0‑7860‑3365‑2
William W. Johnstone has written over three hundred novels of Western adventure, military action, chilling suspense, and survival. His bestselling books include The Family Jensen; The Last Mountain Man; Flintlock; MacCallister; Savage Texas; Luke Jensen, Bounty Hunter, and the thrillers Black Friday, The Doomsday Bunker, and Tyranny. J.A. Johnstone learned to write from the master himself, Uncle William W. Johnstone, with whom J.A. has co‑written numerous bestselling series including The First Mountain Man, The Brothers O’Brien, and Preacher, The First Mountain Man.
SALES HISTORY Pinnacle Mass Market Brutal Night of the Mountain Man 12/16 (978‑0‑7860‑3555‑7) Bloodshed of the Mountain Man 12/15 (978‑0‑7860‑3140‑5) Terror of the Mountain Man 12/14 (978‑0‑7860‑2125‑3) Butchery of the Mountain Man 12/13 (978‑0‑7860‑2005‑8)
KEY SELLING POINTS • Johnstone is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 300 books and is being called the “greatest Western writer of the 21st century.” • Last years Mountain Man title Brutal Night of the Mountain Man was #9 and #13 on the New York Times mass market bestseller list, as well as hitting the USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. • The Mountain Man is Johnstone most enduring series, and is linked to other bestselling series including the Johnstone Christmas titles, and Those Jensen Boys! • On any given day, almost half of the fifty top Westerns on Bookscan are Johnstones’. In the last two years, virtually every one of his Westerns have been Publishers Weekly mass market bestsellers. • Johnstone had more mass market bestsellers in 2016 than any author from any publisher.
MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions • Cross‑promotion via yearlong Johnstone campaign
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WORLD OF HURT A Wilkie John Western Tim Bryant Acclaimed Texas author Tim Bryant launches a new epic Western series following the adventures of Wilkie John Liquorish. In Texas, every man has his price. For a young man of seventeen, Wilkie John Liquorish has lived one sorry life. From his ill‑fated stint in the U.S. Army to a back‑breaking job as a gravedigger, Wilkie just can’t seem to catch a break. His latest gig—working a cattle drive from Mobeetie, Texas, to Fort Worth—is no exception. The food‑poisoning death of a chuckwagon cook has everyone spooked, and the fear spreads like a disease. Wilkie barely makes it out alive. But when he shows up in Fort Worth, he has another kind of death waiting for him—in the unlikely form of Gentleman Jack Delaney… A fancily‑dressed bounty hunter from New Orleans, Gentleman Jack is ready to nail and hang young Wilkie as soon he arrives in town. He claims the boy is the most wanted outlaw in Texas. If Wilkie can manage to outsmart, outrun, or outgun this not‑so‑gentle man, he just might go down in history. Or swing from a tree. Or both…
Praise for Tim Bryant “If you appreciate a good story and good writing, grab anything Tim Bryant writes and prepare to be hooked and fully entertained.” Category: Western ISBN13: 978‑0‑7860‑4229‑6 U.S./Canadian Price: $6.99/$7.99 Rights: World Pages: 304 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 3/4 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Nacogdoches, TX eBook ISBN: 978‑0‑7860‑4230‑2
—Joe R. Lansdale “Bryant’s style is more than refreshing…he puts you at the side of the protagonist and in the middle of the action.”
—Lurid‑lit.com on Dutch Curridge Tim Bryant is the author of fast‑paced, dark, violent Westerns. He has been named a Top 5 Texas Author by BookPeople (Austin, TX) and manages an independent bookstore in Nacogdoches. He also writes, records and performs music, having released several CDs of original music as a solo artist and with his band, Rise And Run. Tim considers New Orleans his second home, but he lives with his wife and two children in Nacogdoches, Texas. Please visit him online at TheTimBryant.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Tim Bryant was named one of the Top Five Texas Authors of 2014 by Bookpeople, Austin. • Bryant was featured in the anthology Impossible Monsters, with such blockbuster authors as Neil Gaiman, Charlaine Harris, and Anne Perry. • The manager of an independent bookstore in Nacogdoches Texas, Tim has many regional connections and will be touring Texas. • Bryant is a multi published mystery and thriller author, with lots of critical acclaim. • He also writes, records and performs music, having released several CDs of original music as a solo artist and with his band, Rise And Run.
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MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Select author events through Texas • ARC mailing to Texas bookstores • Publicity campaign with particular focus on Texas media • Feature in Kensington’s New Series marketing campaign • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions • Cross‑promotion with Dead and Buried (Pinnacle MM, 6/18)
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS William W. Johnstone; J.A. Johnstone The families Jensen and MacCallister reunite in a gripping tale of tragedy, survival, love, betrayal, and maybe even a miracle… Three days before Christmas, Matt Jensen is traveling the Denver and Pacific railway when an avalanche slams down onto the train, trapping it in desolate Trout Creek Pass. But it wasn’t an act of nature that caused the accident; it was a gang of outlaws attempting to rescue their leader, who is being taken to Red Cliff to be hanged. As Smoke Jensen and Duff MacCallister frantically try to make their way to the scene, Matt struggles to save the survivors, among them a beautiful young woman with a dark past, a merchant seaman turned rancher, and a senator with his very ill young daughter. Starving under a bitter, driving snow in the brutal, unforgiving Rocky Mountains, and surrounded by armed and desperate outlaws, Matt still dreams of making it home for Christmas. But unless fate lends a hand, nobody will.
Praise for Johnstone’s Christmas Westerns “A well‑paced saga with cattle rustling, bar fights, painful secrets, unrequited love, and a baby born on Christmas day.”
—Library Journal, Starred Review, on A Lone Star Christmas “An excellent Western with plenty of action and suspense.”
—Library Journal, Starred Review, on A Big Sky Christmas Category: Western ISBN13: 978‑0‑7860‑4162‑6 U.S./Canadian Price: $5.99/$6.99 Rights: World Pages: 400 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 31/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Murfreesboro, TN eBook ISBN: 978-0-7860-3243-3 SALES HISTORY Pinnacle Mass Market An Arizona Christmas 11/17 (978‑0‑7860‑4058‑2) Lone Star Christmas 12/16 (978‑0‑7860‑4087‑2) A Colorado Christmas 11/16 (978‑0‑7860‑3591‑5) A Texas Hill Country Christmas 11/15 (978‑0‑7860‑3589‑2)
“An entertaining read.”
—True West Magazine on A Rocky Mountain Christmas “An exciting visit to the old West of gunfights and cattle drives.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars for A Lone Star Christmas William W. Johnstone has written over three hundred novels of Western adventure, military action, chilling suspense, and survival. His bestselling books include The Family Jensen; The Last Mountain Man; Flintlock; MacCallister; Savage Texas; Luke Jensen, Bounty Hunter, and the thrillers Black Friday, The Doomsday Bunker, and Tyranny. J.A. Johnstone learned to write from the master himself, Uncle William W. Johnstone, with whom J.A. has co‑written numerous bestselling series including The First Mountain Man, The Brothers O’Brien, and Preacher, The First Mountain Man.
PUBLISHING HISTORY Pinnacle Mass Market 11/12 (978‑0‑7860‑3138‑2)
KEY SELLING POINTS • William W. Johnstone is the #1 bestselling Western author in America, and a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 300 books. • Every year since 2011, Johnstone’s annual Christmas title has made the bestseller lists. • Will have wide crossover appeal to both Western fans and readers of historical romance. • Each Johnstone Christmas title features multiple storylines from different series, introducing readers of one series to another!
MARKETING PLANS • Print and online advertising • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions • Holiday advertising and promotion • Cross‑promotion via yearlong Johnstone campaign
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TORN LOVE Larissa Torn Love takes you into the life of Bella and Santana, who were given everything on a gold platter until they decided to play both sides. Now guns will be drawn, blood will be shed, and lives will be taken, all because of a little thing called love. Bella Rivera never thought she would betray her family and fall head over heels in love with Santana, the son of her father’s enemy. But her heart has a mind of its own, and when the decision between love and loyalty comes flying at her full speed, Bella is at a standstill. Only death can help her heart decide what’s right and what’s not. Santana is up next to take over his father’s empire, but when his eyes meet Bella, he must choose between something that might last forever and a temporary setback. Can this Chicago couple live to have the love their hearts crave? Larissa was born and raised in Chicago. Her passion for writing comes from trying to escape the harsh reality of living in such a beautiful yet dangerous city. In her spare time, she loves to watch romantic movies, write fantasy stories (her secret passion), and spend time with her family. She hopes to make her dreams of becoming the female Tyler Perry a reality one book at a time. She currently lives in Illinois with her family.
Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978-1-62286-614-4 U.S./Canadian Price: $6.99/$7.99 Rights: World Pages: 384 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 15/16 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Chicago, IL eBook ISBN: 978-1-62286-615-1 SALES HISTORY Street Love Presents, LLC eBook Promises of a Thug 2 3/16 (B01D91IHIS) Loyal to His D!ck 12/15 (B01940R7Z2) This Thug Put a Move on My Heart 12/15 (B01940BJ8I) PUBLISHING HISTORY Street Love Presents, LLC eBook 12/15 (B0190IZ2AA) CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Trade Paperback 7/14 (978-1-50052-120-2)
KEY SELLING POINTS • Torn Love is Larissa’s first publication with Urban Books, but she has self-published several e-books. • Torn Love is appropriate for all clients.
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WIFEY STATUS Racquel Williams Travel down a twisted path filled with lust, greed, and larceny, as a triangle of sins goes haywire. Blessed with a body to die for and the gift for gab, it doesn’t take long for Sierra Rogers to snatch up Alijah Jackson, one of Richmond’s hottest drug lords. She secures a place in his life as his “bottom bitch” but soon realizes that fairy tales are not real when she comes face to face with Shayna Jackson, the other woman in Alijah’s life. Shayna is intelligent, sexy, and wicked, but that’s the side of her that she usually keeps hidden. Her good girl persona goes down the drain the moment she meets her husband’s mistress. Shayna discovers a mound of secrets and vows to see Alijah and Sierra suffer a fate reserved only for those that betray. As Alijah attempts to maintain both a wife and mistress, he’s also making more money than he will ever be able to spend. He discovers that young goons are trying to kill him and the feds are trying to lock him up for life. He must now figure out a way to stay alive and free. With no one to turn to and nowhere to hide, Alijah must rely on his gut instincts and his knowledge of the game. These three will come to realize they have no one to blame but each other. Racquel Williams was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and came to the United States in 1992. Struggling to support her sons as a single mother, she chose the wrong path and ended up sentenced to 37 months in prison on drug charges. Upon her release, she moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where she lives with her two sons. She is pursuing a degree in psychology and has self-published several novels. Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978-1-62286-616-8 U.S./Canadian Price: $6.99/$7.99 Rights: World Pages: 384 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 15/16 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Atlanta, GA eBook ISBN: 978-1-62286-617-5 SALES HISTORY Urban Books, LLC Trade Paperback Around the Way Girls 10 1/16 (978-1-62286-771-4) Black Destiny Publications Trade Paperback My Husband’s Whore 2 7/15 (978-0-69248-374-9) My Husband’s Whore 4/15 (978-0-69243-307-2)
KEY SELLING POINTS • Wifey Status is a mass market original. • It is suitable for all clients.
MARKETING PLANS • Facebook marketing • Advertising on Urbanbooks.net • Promotion and giveaways on Goodreads.com • Co-op Available
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FOR U.S. & INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: Customer Service (U.S.) 400 Hahn Rd. Westminster, MD 21157 Phone: (800) 733-3000 Fax: (800) 659-2436 EDI: (800) 669-1536 Email:
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FOR CANADIAN ORDERS: Customer Service (Canada) 75 Sherbourne Street, 5th Floor Toronto, ON M5A 2P9 Phone: (888) 523-9292 Fax: (888) 562-9924 Email: customerservicescanada @randomhouse.com
CANADIAN ORDERING & CUSTOMER SERVICE: (888) 523-9292 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST Monday thru Friday Fax orders: (888) 562-9924 Toll-free electronic orders (EDI) (800) 258-4233
Canada minimum retail value: initials $100 / reorders $100
Minimum order: $100 retail for Initials and Reorders. Canadian prices do not include GST.
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