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TABLE OF CONTENTS
J U LY 2018
2 TRUTH OR DARE The Men of the Sisterhood Series Fern Michaels
20 WIVES, FIANCÉES, AND SIDE-CHICKS OF HOTLANTA Shereé Whitfield
4 READY FOR LOVE The Gansett Island Series Marie Force
21 STICKS AND STONES Michael Hiebert
6 TEXAS FIERCE The Tylers of Texas Series Janet Dailey 7 DANGEROUS The Outcasts Series Minerva Spencer 8 BLUESTONE & VINE The Blue Hollow Falls Series Donna Kauffman 9 HOME ON HUCKLEBERRY HILL The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill Series Jennifer Beckstrand 10 DRIFTWOOD CREEK The Sunset Bay Series Roxanne Snopek 11 LOST INNOCENCE The Siren Cove Series Jannine Gallant 12 UNDER WATER The Duck Darley Mystery Series Casey Barrett 13 DEATH BY ESPRESSO The Bookstore Café Mystery Series Alex Erickson 14 MULCH ADO ABOUT MURDER The Local Foods Mystery Series Edith Maxwell 15 RUNAWAY MURDER The Carson Stables Mystery Series Leigh Hearon 16 STAGED 4 MURDER The Sophie Kimball Mystery Series J.C. Eaton 17 PERIL & PRAYER The Sister Lou Mystery Series Olivia Matthews 18 DEATH ON THE PATAGONIAN EXPRESS The Amy’s Travel Mystery Series Hy Conrad 19 THE SCORE The Score Series Kiki Swinson
22 SCORPION STRIKE The Johnathan Grave Thriller Series John Gilstrap 24 THE TRENCH Steve Alten 25 DAMNATION VALLEY The Frontiersman Series William W. Johnstone; J.A. Johnstone 26 THESE VIOLENT TIMES The Shotgun Western Series C. Courtney Joyner 27 T HE SHEISTY SAGA T.N. Baker 28 RETURN TO FLINT Treasure Hernandez 29 WATCH OUT FOR THE BIG GIRLS 2 J.M. Benjamin 30 BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARE Johnna B 31 MY SISTER’S HUSBAND Ambria Davis
TRUTH OR DARE The Men of the Sisterhood Series Fern Michaels The fourth book in Fern Michaels’ bestselling Men of the Sisterhood series has all of the action and drama her fans flock to. While the Men of the Sisterhood series is tied to Michaels’ mega-popular and long-running Sisterhood series, it also stands on its own and is a great entry point for new readers! When the call comes, the Men of the Sisterhood drop everything to help their friends. This time it’s Cyrus, their four-legged hound dog and unofficial mascot. While member Joe Espinosa is driving along an isolated country road with Cyrus in tow, he catches a glimpse of movement in the woods bordering the road and notes Cyrus pawing desperately at the car window. As soon as he pulls over to investigate, Cyrus bolts out the door and leads Joe to three children clustered together— bedraggled, silent, and scared out of their wits. As soon as he has brought the children to safety, Espinosa arranges an urgent meeting. Charles, Abner, Jack, Dennis, Harry, and the rest of the crew gather at BOLO headquarters to hear a shocking story that confirms their worst suspicions. Many more children are still in danger. But in order to protect and avenge the victims, the team must use more cunning than ever before. With so many vulnerable young lives at stake, one mistake would be too many…
Praise for the Men of the Sisterhood Series Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978-1-4201-4071-2 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$9.99 Rights: World Pages: 368 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 29/32 Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Summerville, SC eBook ISBN: 978-1-4201-4071-2 SALES HISTORY Zebra Mass Market High Stakes 7/17 (978-1-4201-4067-5) Fast And Loose 9/16 (978-1-4201-4063-7) Double Down 10/15 (978-1-4201-3494-0)
“If you’re a fan of the Sisterhood books and have not read the novellas yet, this is a great addition to your Fern Michaels collection.”
—Omnivoracious, Amazon.com, “Best Books of October” on Double Down “Michaels listens to fans and delivers one hell of a punch in this book.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on Double Down “The continuation of the Men of the Sisterhood series has it all: secret meetings, secret alliances, cypher hacks, good vs. evil. The main characters are devious, but also try to help those who are in over their heads. It is the Robin Hood story with new twists on a higher level. Fern Michaels is a fabulous writer and thinks outside the box.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on Fast and Loose
Other Novels in Fern Michaels’ Men of the Sisterhood Series
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9/16 (978-1-4201-4063-7)
10/15 (978-1-4201-3494-0)
KEY SELLING POINTS
MARKETING PLANS
• Double Down (Zebra MM, 10/15) spent four weeks as a Top 10 New York Times mass market bestseller and five weeks on the Top 10 PW bestsellers list. Fast and Loose (Zebra MM, 9/16) debuted at #8 on the New York Times bestseller list. High Stakes (Zebra MM, 7/17) was a USA Today, Wall Street Journal, PW and IndieBound bestseller. • This is the 4th installment in Fern’s The Men of the Sisterhood series. Devoted fans of The Sisterhood delight in this spin-off series, and new Fern Michaels readers find it the perfect jumping-on point. • Fern Michaels has had more than 91 consecutive New York Times and USA Today bestsellers, and her work has been translated into over 20 languages. • In 2016 Fern had seven books on both the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists.
• Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Casino shuttle bus advertising • Internet radio advertising on streaming networks • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content and shareable images • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups and feature coverage • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley and Kensington’s kLovers program • Yearlong marketing campaign cross-promoting all 2018 Fern Michaels titles
Fern Michaels is the USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of the Sisterhood, Men of the Sisterhood, and Godmothers series, and dozens of other novels and novellas. There are over ninety-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.
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READY FOR LOVE The Gansett Island Series Marie Force New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Force returns with the third book in her fan-favorite Gansett Island series, published for the first time in mass market! In a classic story of missed connections and second chances, can Luke Harris and Sydney Donovan rekindle the summer love of their youth? For four of the best summers of his life, Luke Harris was in love with Sydney Donovan, a wealthy seasonal visitor to Gansett Island. Then Sydney went off to college and never came back. She married another man and had two children while Luke remained on the island, working at McCarthy’s Gansett Island Marina and wondering what had gone wrong between him and the only woman he ever loved… Fifteen months after Sydney suffers the tragic loss of her family, she needs to figure out what’s next. Searching her heart, she’s drawn back to Gansett Island, a place of happy memories. But will she also be drawn again to the man from her past who she’s never forgotten? And is she ready for a second chance at love?
Praise for Marie Force and Her Novels “With the McCarthys of Gansett Island, Marie Force makes you believe in the power of true love and happily ever after. Over and over again.” Category: Contemporary Romance ISBN13: 978-1-4201-4689-9 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World English Pages: 320 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 25/32 Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Portsmouth, RI SALES HISTORY Zebra Mass Market Fool for Love 6/18 (978-1-4201-4688-2) Maid for Love 5/18 (978-1-4201-4687-5)
—Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author of the Serendipity series “Force excels at creating characters readers can identify with and care about.”
—Booklist “Force fills her stories with family, love and laughter.”
—Romance Junkies “It’s clear that Force makes a habit of creating irresistible characters and dramatic situations… You’ll want to stay on Gansett Island too!”
—USAToday.com
Other Novels in Marie Force’s Gansett Island Series
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KEY SELLING POINTS
MARKETING PLANS
• Marie Force is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Over six million copies of her books have been sold. • The self-published editions of Marie’s Gansett Island series—18 installments and counting—sold nearly 3.5 million copies, proving that fans cannot get enough of this series. • Beach towns are a popular setting in the contemporary romance genre and Marie’s vivid portrayal of the scenery and people of Gansett Island draws in readers. • Marie’s series will be released on an accelerated publishing schedule, the first three books at one per month during the summer, allowing for an extended marketing and publicity campaign and cross-promotion. • Marie is active on social media and does incredible reader outreach. She has her own reader-con each year that takes readers to the real-life inspiration for Gansett Island—Block Island, off the coast of Rhode Island, a place near and dear to Marie’s heart. • Increasingly, readers are drawn to brand name authors they trust and Marie Force is a true brand name in romance who is beloved by legions of fans.
• Print, online, and podcast advertising • Internet radio advertising on streaming networks • Select author events • Promotion at 2018 conferences, festivals, and fan conventions • Hotel pillow drops • Series sell sheet • Giveaways, advertising, and promotions in summer resort towns • Transit advertising on ferries and buses • On-air radio giveaways • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Publicity outreach for reviews, interviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Email marketing via Kensington newsletters, Goodreads, and other partners • Blog tour and targeted blogger outreach • Cross-promotion with Maid for Love (Zebra MM, 5/18) and Fool for Love (Zebra MM, 6/18)
Marie Force is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 50 contemporary romances, including the Gansett Island series, which has sold nearly 3.5 million books, and the Fatal series from Harlequin Books, which has sold 1.5 million books. In addition, she is the author of the Butler, Vermont series, the Green Mountain series, and the erotic romance Quantum Series, written under the slightly modified name of M.S. Force. Altogether, her books have sold more than six million copies worldwide! Her goals in life are simple—to finish raising two happy, healthy, productive young adults, to keep writing books for as long as she possibly can, and to never be on a flight that makes the news. Please visit her online at marieforce.com.
© Pamela Sardinha
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TEXAS FIERCE The Tylers of Texas Series Janet Dailey In the vein of Janet Dailey’s iconic Calder novels, the Tylers of Texas series brings readers into the lives and loves of a powerful ranching family, focusing on the Tyler patriarch in this fourth exciting installment filled with romance and a touch of suspense. Perfect for fans of Linda Lael Miller and Diana Palmer. He’s the prodigal son ready to claim his legacy… He came home to sell his family’s failing ranch, but once twenty-year-old Bull Tyler sets foot on the Rimrock, he’s determined to tame the rugged land and make it his own. First he’ll have to take on the powerful Prescott clan, who’ll do anything to get their hands on the Tylers’ holding—even murder. Then Bull sets eyes on the breathtaking woman earmarked to be Ferg Prescott’s bride. Now nothing will stop Bull from taking the land—or the lady who stirs his blood like no other—and building a dynasty worthy of both… She’s the pampered beauty he won’t let get away… She was born to privilege, and raised to do the right thing. But Susan Rutledge has never felt anything like the fire she feels for Bull Tyler. Yet, can she defy her father’s strong will and leave her secure life for a ramblin’ rodeo man? She’d have to be crazy—or crazy in love… Category: Contemporary Romance ISBN13: 978-1-4201-4368-3 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: N/A eBook ISBN: 978-1-4201-4371-3 SALES HISTORY Zebra Mass Market Texas Tall 7/17 (978-1-4201-3378-3) Texas Tough 4/16 (978-1-4201-3376-9) Texas True 4/15 (978-1-4201-3374-5) PUBLISHING HISTORY Kensington Hardcover 9/17 (978-1-4967-0957-8)
Praise for The Tylers of Texas Series “Dailey does the genre proud with plenty of intrigue, subplots, twists, and of course, love. Fans and newcomers alike will revel in this ride.”
—Publishers Weekly on Texas Tall “A hunky rancher, a beautiful woman and everything that stands between them; add Janet Dailey’s name to the mix and it quickly becomes a must-read…Their passion for each other keeps the sparks flying and the fans on high.”
—RT Book Reviews on Texas Fierce “Dailey vividly brings to life the mystique that embodies Texas…artfully weaving romance, intrigue, greed, jealousy and murder.”
—Texas Tea & Travel on Texas True Janet Dailey’s first book was published in 1976. Since then she has written more than 100 novels and become one of the top-selling female authors in the world, with 325 million copies of her books sold in 19 languages in 98 countries. She is known for her strong, decisive characters, her extraordinary ability to recreate a time and a place, and her unerring courage to confront important, controversial issues in her stories. Visit her online at JanetDailey.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The Tylers of Texas series is Janet Dailey at her best— compelling romance and taut suspense married to her signature, evocative writing style. • Janet Dailey is a publishing legend, with more than 100 novels to her name and 325 million copies sold in 98 countries. • This is the fourth in a series featuring the charismatic Tylers of Texas, the kind of home-grown American heroes that made Janet Dailey a household name. • Contemporary Western-set series are favorites among readers and are more popular than ever, as evidenced by the success of authors like Linda Lael Miller, Diana Palmer, and Lori Wilde. • Kensington has an exclusive contract for brand-new Janet Dailey titles. • Readers are more frequently drawn to “Brand Name” authors, and there is no one more recognizable than Janet Dailey. She has become the go-to author for readers who want distinctly American stories and heroes.
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MARKETING PLANS • Print and online advertising campaign • Internet radio advertising on streaming networks • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Cross-promotion with Texas Free (Kensington HC, 9/18)
DANGEROUS The Outcasts Series Minerva Spencer First in a series of Regency romances from Minerva Spencer that hits all the notes for readers seeking a fast-paced story, action, unique settings, and forward-thinking characters. In Dangerous, Minerva Spencer has combined the rip-roaring adventure of Mary Jo Putney, the wit of Madeline Hunter, the fun of Tessa Dare, plus blazing sensuality, an arranged marriage of convenience, a possibly murderous marquess, and a heroine who is nobody’s doormat. Lady Euphemia Marlington hasn’t been free in seventeen years—since she was captured by Corsairs and sold into a harem. Now the sultan is dead and Mia is back in London facing relentless newspapermen, an insatiably curious public, and her first Season. Worst of all is her ashamed father’s ultimatum: marry a man of his choosing or live out her life in seclusion. No doubt her potential groom is a demented octogenarian. Fortunately, Mia is no longer a girl, but a clever woman with a secret—and a plan of her own… Adam de Courtney’s first two wives died under mysterious circumstances. Now there isn’t a peer in England willing to let his daughter marry the dangerously handsome man the ton calls The Murderous Marquess. Nobody except Mia’s father, the desperate Duke of Carlisle. Clearly Mia must resemble an aging matron, or worse. However, in need of an heir, Adam will use the arrangement to his advantage… Category: Historical Romance ISBN13: 978-1-4201-4719-3 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: Toas, NM eBook ISBN: 978-1-4201-4722-3
But when the two outcasts finally meet, assumptions are replaced by surprises, deceit by desire—and a meeting of minds between two schemers may lead to a meeting of hearts—assuming the secrets of their pasts don’t tear them apart… Minerva Spencer was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She has lived in Canada, the US, Europe, Africa, and Mexico. After receiving her M.A. in Latin American History from The University of Houston, she taught American History for five years before going to law school. She was a prosecutor and labor lawyer before purchasing a bed and breakfast in Taos, New Mexico, where she lives with her husband and dozens of rescue animals. Visit her online at MinervaSpencer.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Minerva Spencer writes strong, independent-minded female characters who work to carve out agency in their lives, which will appeal to the millennial reader. • Romance readers are longing for unusual and edgier reads. • Regency remains the most popular historical genre, which readers still primarily prefer to read in print. • The Outcast series has won several RWA chapter awards as unpublished manuscripts.
MARKETING PLANS • Advanced Reading Copies • Print and online advertising • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program • Feature in Kensington’s Fresh Voices and New Series marketing campaigns • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach • Social media advertising and promotion • Cross-promotion with Scandalous (Zebra MM, 11/18)
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BLUESTONE & VINE The Blue Hollow Falls Series Donna Kauffman “Kauffman is masterful at scene painting, which draws the reader into the idyllic setting,” (Kirkus Reviews), allowing readers to fully escape into a lovingly portrayed world. This strong sense of place, along with witty dialogue and endearing characters, are the hallmarks of USA Today bestselling author Donna Kauffman, whose talents are on full display in the charming Blue Hollow Falls series. This second installment combines a gorgeous small-town setting, a tight knit community, a military hero, and a spunky heroine bent on rebuilding her life for the better. Pippa MacMillan is a legend on the Irish folk music scene. But when her voice requires a time-out, she’s left wondering how—and where—to find happiness in the silence… Seeking answers, Pippa leaves Ireland in favor of a small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Turns out lovely Blue Hollow Falls is the perfect place to heal—and solitary Seth Brogan is the surprisingly perfect host. After all, Seth is beginning again too: turning his renovated stone barn and beautiful hillside into a vineyard is the start of a whole new life for the former Special Forces soldier. Only Mother Nature keeps thwarting both their plans, leaving Pippa snowbound with unsettling thoughts about how life can take unexpected turns… Category: Contemporary Romance ISBN13: 978-1-4201-4547-2 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: Virginia eBook ISBN: 978-1-4201-4548-9 SALES HISTORY Zebra Mass Market Blue Hollow Falls 7/17 (978-1-4201-4254-9) Starfish Moon 5/16 (978-1-4201-3749-1) Snowflake Bay 10/15 (978-1-4201-3747-7)
To Pippa’s surprise, she might actually fall for small-town living. She might even fall for Seth, whose quiet strength is a balm for her world-weary soul. But when the music starts once more, will she follow her fortune back to Ireland, or surrender to the call of her heart?
Praise for Blue Hollow Falls “A gorgeous setting (complete with a stunning waterfall), a welcoming town, and quirky, lovable characters make Blue Hollow Falls a dream destination for readers and this appealing romance a perfect launch for a promising new series.”
—Library Journal “Kauffman launches her Blue Hollow Falls series with an endearing tale.”
—Booklist “Blue Hollow Falls is a promising introduction to this series. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to more stories set in this Virginia town. If you like contemporary romance rooted in community and connection in the vein of RaeAnne Thayne and Sherryl Woods, I recommend that you add this book to your TBR stack.”
—The Romance Dish USA Today bestselling author of the Bachelors of Blueberry Cove series, Donna Kauffman has been gratified to see her books get rave reviews in venues ranging from Kirkus Reviews and Library Journal to Entertainment Weekly and Cosmopolitan. She lives in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Western Virginia, where she is presently applying her crafty DIY skills to decorating her new mountainside abode. When she isn’t busy trying to keep the bears from hanging out in her flower and vegetable garden all day and night, she loves to hear from readers! You can contact her through her website at donnakauffman.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Witty dialogue, lovable characters, and a strong sense of place—the hallmarks of a novel by USA Today bestselling author Donna Kauffman—are on full display in the Blue Hollow Falls series, which revolves around a tight-knit community of artists, crafters and makers in the Blue Ridge Mountains. • Book 1 in this series, Blue Hollow Falls, was a #1 Amazon bestseller in Small Town Romance and also landed on the Bookscan and Ingram bestseller lists. • Quirky small-town romances continue to be popular with readers, and the Blue Ridge Mountain setting of Blue Hollow Falls is fresh and different from the competition. • Kauffman has written over 20 books for Kensington and Brava. She has also written for Loveswept, Berkley, and Harlequin (Blaze and Temptation). • Donna’s reality TV blog for USA Today is one of the most popular of its kind on the internet.
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MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print, online, and podcast advertising • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington kLovers program • Newsletter and email marketing promotions • Blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Author appearances and local coverage in the Virginia, Maryland and the D.C. area • Outreach to media covering country music and living as well as lifestyle bloggers with military tie-ins • Giveaways at local winery to promote hometown author
HOME ON HUCKLEBERRY HILL The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill Series Jennifer Beckstrand Bestselling author Jennifer Beckstrand returns with her latest installment in her popular Huckleberry Hill Amish Romance series. The community’s irrepressible eighty-something year-old matchmakers, Anna and Felty Helmuth, are at it again, and this time they’re willing to rough it to get the job done… Mary Anne Neuenschwander knows she should be content with what Gotte has given her. She has a comfortable house, a fruitful farm, and a good, steady husband. But after nearly six years of marriage, she still longs for a baby. Yet her husband, Jethro, seems to care more about fishing than about his wife. Unable to bear Jethro’s indifference, Mary Anne moves into a tent in the woods where he won’t have to be bothered. But when her mammi and dawdi find out what she’s done, they’ll stop at nothing—including a little camping trip of their own—to help save their granddaughter’s marriage… Jethro’s greatest blessing is his beloved wife, Mary Anne. Nothing else in his life has turned out anywhere near the way he expected. Rather than burden Mary Anne with his disappointment, he shields her by spending less and less time at home and more time on the river. But when he finds that she’s moved out, he’s shocked. What will people think? What is Mary Anne thinking? And what clever plans are her grandparents hatching?
Praise for Jennifer Beckstrand Category: Inspirational Romance ISBN13: 978-1-4201-4415-4 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: Centerville, UT eBook ISBN: 978-1-4201-4416-1 SALES HISTORY Zebra Mass Market A Courtship on Huckleberry Hill 1/18 (978-1-4201-4413-0) Return to Huckleberry Hill 6/17 (978-1-4201-4411-6) Huckleberry Hearts 12/15 (978-1-4201-3653-1)
“Along with a heartwarming romance, [Huckleberry Hill] offers a well-researched glimpse into the customs of the Amish, their close-knit family life and traditions.”
—Country Woman on Huckleberry Hill “Absolutely darling…[Beckstrand’s] writing sparkles.”
—The Idaho Statesman on Huckleberry Summer “A ‘wonderful-gute’ novel that celebrates women’s resourceful strength and pluck…Delightfully sweet.”
—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW, on Sweet As Honey “Beckstrand’s gentle love story is brimming with every day details about the Amish way of life, making it a sweet treat for fans of Beverly Lewis and Wanda Brunstetter.”
—Booklist on Huckleberry Hearts Jennifer Beckstrand is the RITA nominated and award-winning author of the Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill series. She loves writing about the plain Amish life and the antics of Anna and Felty Helmuth. She and her husband have been married for thirty-one years, and she has four daughters, two sons, and four adorable grandchildren, whom she spoils rotten. Readers can visit her website at jenniferbeckstrand.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Booklist named Huckleberry Hearts a Top 10 Inspirational Fiction Novel of the Year. • Beckstrand was nominated for a RITA Award for Inspirational Romance and a RT Reviewer’s Choice Award in 2015 for Huckleberry Summer. • Jennifer Beckstrand appeared in the anthology Amish Brides and has appeared in several Christmas anthologies, most recently The Amish Christmas Candle. Anthologies are an excellent way to introduce readers to authors and Jennifer Beckstrand keeps up this effort year after year. • Beckstrand excels in combining humor, engaging plots, and unforgettable characters with simple messages of growing faith through love.
MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Kensington Bouquet marketing campaign and outreach to Christian readers • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Newsletter and email marketing promotions • Social media advertising and promotions
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DRIFTWOOD CREEK The Sunset Bay Series Roxanne Snopek USA Today bestselling author Roxanne Snopek returns to Sunset Bay, where nestled among the forests and coves that dot the Oregon coast, Sanctuary Ranch is a home for strays—both human and animal—and a starting point for second chances… After aging out of the California foster care system, Jamie Vaughn found her place in the world at Sanctuary Ranch in Sunset Bay. But other lost souls are not so lucky, so she’s made it her mission to rescue those that cross her path—like the injured pup she just found. The man he belongs to is obviously an unfit owner, so she’s just going to ignore the address on the dog’s tag. She has more important things on her mind, like roping her handsome coworker, Gideon, out of the friend zone and into helping her… Head wrangler Gideon Low knows that Jamie’s bark is worse than her bite, despite her rough exterior. In fact, he’s determined to protect her from her too-tender heart, even if it means returning the not-so-homeless puppy—and putting some distance between them. But sooner or later, Gideon’s best intentions turn on him. And he learns that he’s not the only one with secrets—and that the love of your life can be right under your nose…
Praise for Sunset Bay Sanctuary, Book 1 in Roxanne Snopek’s Sunset Bay Series
Category: Contemporary Romance ISBN13: 978-1-4201-4423-9 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: 978-1-4201-4426-0 SALES HISTORY Zebra Shout Mass Market Sunset Bay Sanctuary 12/17 (978-1-4201-4422-2)
“Grief and loss define this slow-burning contemporary romance featuring a large cast of folksy characters who infuse the first installment in Snopek’s Sunset Bay series with lots of down-home charm and many examples of tough love. Fans of small-town series with character driven plots, such as those by Susan Wiggs and Debbie Macomber, will find that Sunset Bay Sanctuary hits the spot.”
—Booklist “While the romance in this story is a sweet, slow burn, the pages will keep turning as the characters careen from crisis to crisis. Aiden’s near-breakdown is a masterful, empathetic portrayal of a strong person in the grip of a mental health low point, and the author skillfully delivers the message that we all have cracks in our outer façade. A supporting cast of loyal friends sustains the feel-good embers, and animal lovers will delight in the detailed personalities of Haylee’s service dogs in training. Sunset Bay Sanctuary is everything you want in a cozy small-town romance.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars USA Today bestselling author Roxanne Snopek writes contemporary romance set in small towns, big cities and secluded islands, with families and communities that will warm your heart. Her fictional heroes (like her own real-life hero) are swoon-worthy, ultra-responsible, secretly vulnerable and occasionally dough-headed, but animals love them, which makes everything okay. Roxanne writes from British Columbia, Canada, where she is surrounded by flowers, wildlife and two adoring dogs. She does yoga to stay sane. It works, mostly. Find her online at RoxanneSnopek.ca.
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 bestsellers list and Amazon’s Top 100 on Kindle. • Driftwood Creek is the second in a three-book series that is being published over the course of a single year, allowing us to build momentum for this author in print. • Animal-centered romances 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. • Readers are increasingly drawn to small-town romance series with sweeter heat levels that also incorporate positive, uplifting themes of healing, second chances and the importance of community.
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Zebra Shout Mass Market | JULY 2018
MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • 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 • Zebra Shout marketing campaign • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions • Targeted outreach to Canadian media
LOST INNOCENCE The Siren Cove Series Jannine Gallant When Oregon artist Nina Hutton is plagued by a mysterious vandal after discovering a lottery ticket, she turns to her neighbor—a handsome widower—to help her evade the ticket’s dangerous owner who will do whatever it takes to claim the prize in the second installment of Lyrical author Jannine Gallant’s Siren Cove romantic suspense trilogy. Artist Nina Hutton finds a lottery ticket on the beach, stuffs the crumpled paper in her pocket—then forgets all about it. Distracted and shaken by a series of break-ins at her home, Nina turns to her handsome new neighbor for help and protection again and again. Since the death of his wife in a drive-by shooting, Teague O’Dell has moved from the city to the small town of Siren Cove, determined that his daughter will grow up in a safe environment. But when the intriguing woman next door is plagued by a mysterious vandal, he wonders if his new home harbors unexpected dangers. The winning lottery numbers have been revealed, and the owner will do whatever it takes to claim the prize. And the closer Nina and Teague get to each other, the closer they may get to exposing a horror that could cost them everything…
Praise for Jannine Gallant “Jannine Gallant is an exciting new voice in romantic suspense.” Category: Romantic Suspense ISBN13: 978-1-5161-0376-8 U.S./Canadian Price: $4.99/$5.99 Rights: World Pages: 352 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 27/32 Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Tahoe City, CA eBook ISBN: 978-1-5161-0377-5 SALES HISTORY Lyrical Press Mass Market Buried Truth 2/18 (978-1-5161-0374-4)
—Mary Burton, New York Times bestselling author “Check all the windows and doors before you go to bed because the relentless, obsessive stalker in Every Move She Makes will have you looking over your shoulder long after the lights go out.”
—Nancy Bush, New York Times bestselling author “Well developed, realistic characters. Entertaining family dynamics. Jannine Gallant gives you a satisfying read.”
—Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author “Gallant’s book is a sweet, sexy read that is surprisingly suspenseful at times…The mystery keeps the pacing up nicely, with many great curveballs and an interesting red herring.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars, on Wilde Side Jannine Gallant writes breathtaking romantic suspense novels with expansive outdoor settings, including the Born to be Wilde, the Who’s Watching Now, and the Siren Cove series. Like many of her characters who come from small towns or rural areas and gravitate towards the great outdoors, Jannine is originally from a tiny Northern California town and currently lives in beautiful Lake Tahoe with her husband and two daughters. When she isn’t busy writing, Jannine hikes or snowshoes in the woods around her home. Whether she’s writing contemporary, historical, or romantic suspense, Jannine brings the beauty of nature to her stories. To find out more about this author and her books, visit her website at janninegallant.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Following two successful eBook series in Lyrical Press, Jannine Gallant’s Siren Cove series marks her print debut. • Romantic suspense is one of the hottest categories in mass market romance and fans are clamoring for new voices. Existing fans of Jannine Gallant’s knack for plotting, in-depth characterizations, and creepy suspense are certain to follow her across formats, while the availability of print will draw new readers to this up-and-coming author. • The Lyrical print program means lower price points and an aggressive publishing schedule to better introduce this new author and series to readers. All three Siren Cove novels will be published within one year, allowing for cross-promotion between the titles and an extended marketing campaign. • Gallant’s Who’s Watching Now series is also published in the U.K. by Headline Publishing Group.
MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Early reader and consumer reviewer promotions via Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach • Cross-promotion with Hidden Secrets (Lyrical Press MM, 12/18)
JULY 2018 | Lyrical Press Mass Market
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UNDER WATER The Duck Darley Mystery Series Casey Barrett Olympic swimmer Casey Barrett’s debut mystery novel is now available in mass market! Writing what he knows, Barrett follows former competitive swimmer-turned-investigator Duck Darley in a search for the missing sister of his former teammate. From the expensive penthouses of the Upper East Side to the drug-addled studios of the East Village, secrets and murder lurk just beneath the surface of New York City and its inhabitants. Duck Darley should have been a winner. Once a competitive swimmer destined for Olympic gold, he drank away his gilded youth and followed his fraudster father’s footsteps into prison. Barely scraping by as an unlicensed private investigator, Duck now chases down cheating spouses for the same Manhattan elite who once viewed him as an equal, and drowning bitter memories with whatever fills his glass. Duck’s lost glory days resurface when he’s tasked with finding the teenaged sister of a former teammate turned Olympic champion. Privileged Madeline McKay vanished over Labor Day weekend, leaving behind a too-perfect West Village apartment and a promising athletic career of her own. Duck thinks he’s hunting for a self-destructive runaway—until Madeline’s film student ex is savagely murdered, and the media spins her as the psycho who killed him. As Duck searches for Madeline, he’s plunged back into the dark underbelly of Olympic swimming—a world rife with wild lies and terrible violence. And he soon learns that no matter how hard he tries to escape his past, demons still lurk beneath every surface…
Praise for Under Water Category: Mystery ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0969-1 U.S./Canadian Price: $9.99/$10.99 Rights: World Pages: 336 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 7 1/2 Spine Size: 13/16 Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: New York, NY eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-0970-7 PUBLISHING HISTORY Kensington Hardcover 12/17 (978-1-4967-0968-4)
“Olympic swimmer Barrett dives into the disturbing side of competitive sport in his savage thriller debut.”
—Publishers Weekly “Casey Barrett should find himself in the big pool of crime writers with this deftly conceived, crisply written debut. Slick and brash, with a little New York hip thrown in, it does for competitive swimming what Megan Abbott did for gymnastics, exposing the poison at the heart of a coach’s and a family’s need to win.”
—New York Times bestselling author Andrew Gross “Casey Barrett, an ex-Olympian, knows what he’s writing about in this sordid tale of murder and sport. This one has it all: mystery, suspense, secrets, and a longing for new adventure. It should be mandatory reading for all thriller aficionados.”
—New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry “Deliciously lascivious and violent, Under Water’s hero is impossible not to cheer on. The pull of his dark world will keep readers captivated to the last page.”
—International bestselling author Kyle Mills Casey Barrett is a Canadian Olympian and the co-founder and co-CEO of Imagine Swimming, New York City’s largest learn-to-swim school. He has won three Emmy awards and one Peabody award for his work on NBC’s broadcasts of the Olympic Games in 2000, 2004, 2006, and 2008. Casey lives in Manhattan and the Catskill mountains of New York with his wife, daughter, and hound. He can be found online at caseybarrettbooks.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Darker, harder-edged mysteries with flawed protagonists have been gaining in popularity since Gone Girl broke the mold. • Will appeal to fans of P.I. novels by authors such as John Connolly, Robert Galbraith, Michael Connelly, Robert Crais, Ace Atkins, John Lutz, and Robert Parker. • The author brings his experience and expertise to the world of competitive swimming, exposing the underlying grit and deceit in the sports world. • Like Lehane’s Boston, Barrett makes New York City as much of a character as a setting. • First in a three-book contract, publishing yearly.
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Kensington Premium Mass Market | JULY 2018
MARKETING PLANS • Print and online advertising • Social media advertising and promotions • Select author events • Targeted outreach to Canadian media • Publicity campaign targeting sports media • Email and eNewsletter marketing • Cross-promotion with Against Nature (Kensington HC, 8/18)
DEATH BY ESPRESSO The Bookstore Café Mystery Series Alex Erickson In the sixth installment of Alex Erickson’s fan-favorite cozy series, bookstore-café owner Krissy Hancock has plenty to keep her occupied outside business hours, like preparing for her best friend’s wedding and solving a murder… Krissy is meeting Vicki’s parents at the Pine Hills, Ohio, airport—it’s the least she can do as maid of honor, even if her relationship with Mr. and Mrs. Patterson is a bit strained. Besides, her own dad is coming in on the same flight. But there are a few additional arrivals, too. Her father’s brought a date—and the Pattersons, both actors, seem to have an entire entourage trailing behind them. Uninvited guests are a headache—especially when one turns out to be, allegedly at least, the most important wedding planner in all the world. Though Vicki and Krissy have already made arrangements for a small, simple party, Vicki’s snobby drama queen mother has her own ideas. Cathy, the wedding planner, is raring to go, possibly energized by the chocolate-covered espresso beans she compulsively munches. But while the caffeine keeps her awake, it doesn’t keep her alive—and after Cathy chokes on an espresso bean after being hit in the head, Krissy has to find out who ended her supposedly stellar career…
Praise for the Bookstore Café Mystery Series “Fans may savor the details of the heroine’s everyday life.” Category: Mystery ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0889-2 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World English Pages: 320 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 25/32 Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Zanesville, OH eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-0890-8 SALES HISTORY Kensington Mass Market Death by Eggnog 10/17 (978-1-4967-0887-8) Death by Vanilla Latte 6/17 (978-1-4967-0885-4) Death by Pumpkin Spice 10/16 (978-1-61773-755-8)
—Kirkus Reviews on Death by Eggnog “Alex Erickson has created yet another mystery that is so much fun to read.”
—Suspense Magazine on Death by Pumpkin Spice “This cozy will appeal to readers who enjoy Mary Daheim’s Judith Flynn or the coffee-shop setting in Cleo Coyle’s Coffeehouse series.”
—Booklist on Death by Tea Alex Erickson always wanted to write, even at a young, impressionable age. He’s always had an interest in the motive behind murder, which has led him down his current path. He’s always ready with a witty—at least in his opinion—quip, and tries to keep every conversation light and friendly. Alex lives in Ohio with his family and resident felines, who provide endless amounts of inspiration. Please visit him at alexericksonbooks.com.
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• The Bookstore Café Mystery series incorporates many favorite elements for cozy readers: a small town populated by quirky characters, a bumbling and relatable amateur sleuth, stacks of books, lots of humor, cats, and caffeine! • Alex Erickson’s series appeals to fans of Leslie Meier (Kensington), Cleo Coyle (Berkley) and Carolyn Hart (Berkley). • The Bookstore Café Mysteries are a fan-favorite and regularly appear on the B&N bestseller list.
• Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Author appearances and promotion at select conventions, including Malice Domestic • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Email marketing and features via Killer Cozies eNewsletter and HobbyReads • Early reviewer promotions through NetGalley and Goodreads • Social media advertising, promotion, and giveaways
JULY 2018 | Kensington Mass Market
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MULCH ADO ABOUT MURDER The Local Foods Mystery Series Edith Maxwell It’s been a hot, dry spring in Westbury, Massachusetts. As organic farmer Cam Flaherty waits for much-needed rain, storm clouds of murder begin to gather. Once again, it’s time to put away her sun hat and put on her sleuthing cap, because while showers may be scarce in this fifth Local Foods Mystery, there’s no shortage of suspects! May has been anything but merry for Cam so far. Her parents have arrived unexpectedly and her crops are in danger. But all of that is nothing compared to the grim murder of her new neighbor, Nicole Kingsbury, the once proud owner of the town’s new hydroponic greenhouse—just after Cam’s mother publicly protested Nicole’s use of chemicals to feed her crops. Now suspects are sprouting up, including the dead woman’s embittered ex‑husband, the “other man” whose affair ruined their marriage, and Cam’s own mother. Lucky for Cam, her father turns out to have a knack for sleuthing—not to mention dealing with chickens. He and Cam will have to clear Mrs. Flaherty’s name quick before the killer strikes again…
Praise for Edith Maxwell and her Local Foods Mysteries “Maxwell keeps the dialogue as fresh as Cam’s produce in this nice mix of cozy ambience and a realistic story of greed and hidden secrets. Recipes and food details add zest to this entrée in the food-mystery genre.”
—Booklist on Murder Most Fowl Category: Mystery ISBN13: 978‑1‑4967‑0031‑5 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 304 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 1 Pack: 48 Author Residence: Amesbury, MA eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-0030-8
“Strong and relatable characters.”
SALES HISTORY Kensington Mass Market Murder Most Fowl 5/17 (978‑1‑4967‑0027-8) Farmed and Dangerous 5/16 (978‑0‑7582-8468-6) ‘Til Dirt Do Us Part 5/15 (978‑0‑7582‑8465-5) A Tine to Live, A Tine to Die 5/14 (978‑0‑7582‑8462-4)
“An enjoyable read with delicious-sounding recipes.”
—The Boston Globe on Edith Maxwell’s novels “A guilty pleasure.”
—The Sunday Worcester Telegram on Edith Maxwell’s novels “Engaging…Series fans will be delighted.”
—Publishers Weekly on Mulch Ado About Murder —Mystery Scene on Murder Most Fowl Edith Maxwell is a former farmer of a certified organic farm, holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics, and is the President of Sisters in Crime New England. An Agatha-Award nominated and Amazon-bestselling author, she also writes award-winning short crime fiction which has appeared in a number of juried anthologies. She lives with her beau and three cats in Massachusetts, where she’s currently working on her next Local Foods mystery when she isn’t out gardening. Readers can visit her website at edithmaxwell.com.
PUBLISHING HISTORY Kensington Hardcover 6/17 (978-1-4967-0029-2)
KEY SELLING POINTS • Edith Maxwell is an accomplished amateur chef and locavore, and her personal experience as the owner of a small organic farm provides rich detail and color. • There are a large number of cozy mystery series with food‑related hooks, but the majority of them focus on sweets, desserts and unhealthy “comfort foods.” The farm‑fresh, all-natural foods angle to Maxwell’s series sets it apart from the generally high‑calorie cozy mysteries being published. • The locavore hook to Maxwell’s series is timely and appeals to a large population. Eating locally, eating organically grown food, and participating in farm‑share programs are increasing in popularity. Interest in eating locally isn’t confined to the Northeast (although, of course, cultures in less‑developed areas of the world have always eaten locally). In 2007 the United States had over twelve thousand community supported agriculture farms. • Farmed and Dangerous, the third Local Foods Mystery, was an Agatha Award nominee.
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Kensington Mass Market | JULY 2018
MARKETING PLANS • Online advertising • Regional events and local media outreach • Social media promotion • Email marketing and inclusion in Killer Cozies eNewsletter • Kensington Mini‑Con: CozyClub Maine (April 10, 2018, Portland, ME)
RUNAWAY MURDER The Carson Stables Mystery Series Leigh Hearon Cozy mystery fans and animal lovers go hand in hand, and this fourth book in the Carson Stables Mystery series will hold strong appeal for the cozy crowd. Plus, the author’s real-life background as a private investigator and ranch owner adds another layer of depth to her equestrian-themed mysteries! Breaking free from her mounting responsibilities on the Olympic Peninsula, Carson Stables owner Annie Carson reluctantly swaps muddy jeans for breeches to attend a dressage event in Southern California. But after settling into elegant digs at a historic mansion, she finds herself surrounded by palace intrigue, backbiting riders, and cold-blooded murder. As Annie makes heads or tails of clues scattered around the show ring, she must figure out which of her new acquaintances is a killer—before the crazed culprit takes the reins…
Praise for Leigh Hearon’s Carson Stables Mystery Series “Here’s a new heroine after my own heart. Plan to stay up all night with this one.”
—Fern Michaels, #1 New York Times bestselling author “This strikingly polished first mystery is, quite simply, remarkable.”
—Mystery Scene Magazine on Reining in Murder Category: Mystery ISBN13: 978-1-4967-1410-7 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: Quilcene, WA eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-1411-4 SALES HISTORY Kensington Mass Market Unbridled Murder 1/18 (978-1-4967-1408-4) Saddle Up For Murder 11/16 (978-1-4967-0035-3) Reining in Murder 4/16 (978-1-4967-0033-9)
“Leigh Hearon seems destined for high marks with what is shaping up to be a delightful new series in the mystery genre.”
—Colorado Daily News Leigh Hearon began her own P.I. agency, Leigh Hearon Investigative Services, in 1992. Her cases have appeared on In the Dead of Night, Forensic Files, 48 Hours, Court TV, City Confidential, Unsolved Mysteries, America’s Most Wanted, and CBS Evening News with Connie Chung. Hearon was an avid rider of horses throughout her childhood. She currently has a Saddlebred mare, Jolie Jeune Femme, and a rescue Thoroughbred, Edward, and enjoys watching them cavort on a fifty-five-acre farm she shares with her husband. Visit her online at leighhearon.com.
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• The author has an interesting background as a private investigator and owner of a ranch that’s home to both horses and an annual Shakespeare festival. • Animal themes are always popular in the cozy mystery genre, as evidenced by the success of our own Laurie Berenson series. • While there are many cat and dog-themed cozy series, there is no other mass-market equestrian cozy series currently being published—a perfect need for this new series to fulfill! • There is huge potential in a crossover readership of both cozy mystery fans and equestrian aficionados. • The Carson Stables Mysteries are regular B&N bestsellers.
• Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and interview coverage • Regional events in Washington state • Targeted outreach to equestrian groups and media outlets • Social media advertising, promotions and giveaways • Email marketing and feature in Killer Cozies cozy eNewsletter • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads and NetGalley
JULY 2018 | Kensington Mass Market
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STAGED 4 MURDER The Sophie Kimball Mystery Series J.C. Eaton When P.I. Sophie “Phee” Kimball’s mom gets a role in an Agatha Christie play at her community theatre, you can bet murder is waiting in the wings. Now it’s up to Phee, Mom, and Mom’s long-haired Chiweenie (a dog who is a Chihuahua/Dachshund hybrid) to make sure no one else takes their final bow in this humorous cozy mystery from J.C. Eaton. Sophie “Phee” Kimball wants to get some work done at her private investigation company in Arizona—and she’s distracted already by her old crush, who’s arriving from Minnesota to join the staff. The last thing she needs is constant updates from her mom on the local production of Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap.” Practically everyone from Mom’s book club and retirement community, with the possible exception of her Chiweenie, Streetman, wants to join the cast and crew. But someone’s playing the role of the killer for real. After a much-despised cast member is found dead on a catwalk in the theater, Phee has no choice but to be drawn into all the backstabbing and backstage gossip. Especially if her drama-queen mother is right about the vaguely threatening note left on her windshield, which could mean curtains for another victim…
Praise for J.C. Eaton and the Sophie Kimball Mystery Series “The wedding from hell embroils a bookkeeper with a talent for solving puzzles in several murder cases…A hoot.” Category: Mystery ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0859-5 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: Sun City, AZ eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-0860-1 SALES HISTORY Kensington Mass Market Ditched 4 Murder 12/17 (978-1-4967-0857-1) Booked 4 Murder 7/17 (978-1-4967-0855-7)
—Kirkus Reviews on Ditched 4 Murder “A thoroughly entertaining series debut, with enjoyable, yet realistic characters and enough plot twists—and dead ends—to appeal from beginning to end.”
—Booklist, STARRED REVIEW on Booked 4 Murder “A series debut that is sure to earn a devoted following.”
—RT Book Reviews on Booked 4 Murder 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 • Staged 4 Murder is the third 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, brings 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.
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Kensington Mass Market | JULY 2018
MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Author events, conference appearances, and book club visits • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and interview coverage • Email marketing and feature in Killer Cozies cozy eNewsletter • Early reviewer promotions through NetGalley and Goodreads • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Book club outreach and targeted marketing
PERIL & PRAYER The Sister Lou Mystery Series Olivia Matthews After a heated argument while planning the congregation’s annual Advent retreat, combative Sister Marianna is suspected of strangling resort co-owner Autumn Tassler. Now Sassy nun-turned-amateur sleuth Sister Lou joins her nephew Chris LaSalle and reporter Shari Henson in finding a killer in the second installment of Olivia Matthew’s charming Sister Lou Mystery series. This year’s Advent retreat has been booked for the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Hermione of Ephesus at the pastoral Briar Coast Cabin Resorts in New York. But when the combative Sister Marianna practically loses her religion arguing over minor details with resort co-owner Autumn Tassler, Sister Louise “Lou” LaSalle blessedly steps in as peacemaker. Only days later, Autumn is found strangled in her office, and hot-headed Sister Marianna becomes the sheriff’s deputies’ prime suspect. They believe her missing scarf may be the murder weapon, but Sister Lou believes Sister Marianna’s being framed. If she has a prayer of keeping Sister Marianna out of prison, she’ll need to once again put her faith in her nephew Chris LaSalle and reporter Shari Henson to help her solve the case. As the trio tries to cross suspects off the list, Sister Lou has no choice but to stick her neck out—if she’s going to unveil who was desperate enough to resort to murder…
Praise for Mayhem and Mass, Book 1 in the Sister Lou Mystery Series Category: Mystery ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0940-0 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: 978-1-4967-0941-7 SALES HISTORY Kensington Mass Market Mayhem & Mass 12/17 (978-1-4967-0938-7)
“A new series with a spunky leading lady—who just happens to be a nun. Lou will go to the ends of the earth to uncover the truth. The plot is fast-paced and believable…Olivia Matthews is the pseudonym for Patricia Sargent, and she has created a worthwhile mystery series here that fans will adore.”
—RT Book Reviews “The possibility of romance between two of the characters provides a pleasant foil to Sister Lou’s pursuit of the truth for the sake of her old friend…in this debut of a saintly sleuth with some very human failings.”
—Kirkus Reviews Olivia Matthews is the cozy mystery pseudonym of award-winning author Patricia Sargeant. A voracious reader, Patricia first realized she wanted to be a published author at the age of nine. She’s been inspired by writers such as Walter Mosley, Dick Francis and Tami Hoag, who’ve put ordinary people in extraordinary situations and have them find the hero inside. Her Sister Lou character was inspired by Catholic sisters whose courage, determination and faith have helped build communities and formed rich, lasting legacies. Raised in New York City, Patricia lives in Ohio with her husband. She loves to hear from readers. You can reach her at
[email protected]. Visit her website AuthorOliviaMatthews.com, and sign up for her eNewsletter to learn about upcoming releases and events.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The series heroine, Sister Louise “Lou” LaSalle, and her covenant are loosely based on a real Catholic congregation. • Great for fans of the “clerical detectives” genre in popular culture such as Father Dowling Mysteries on TV and Veronica Black’s Sister Joan books. • Author Olivia Matthew is a member of Romance Writers of America and Novelists, Inc. • Matthews attended multiple events throughout the year, including BRAB (2017 Keynote speaker) and the Romance Slam Jam in April 2016. • Writing as Patricia Sargeant, You Belong to Me won the Reviewers International Organization Award of Excellence, Debut.
MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Email marketing and features in Killer Cozies eNewsletters • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and interview coverage • Targeted promotions to fans of PBS’ Grantchester and BBC’s The Vicar of Dibley • Author appearances and promotions at select conventions • Promotion to Catholic book clubs
JULY 2018 | Kensington Mass Market
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DEATH ON THE PATAGONIAN EXPRESS The Amy’s Travel Mystery Series Hy Conrad Hy Conrad’s traveling murder mystery series delights fans with its charm, wit, and smart sleuthing. In this third installment, a new blog is attracting first-class opportunities for the mother-and-daughter team and their New York City travel agency. It’s too bad this ride leads to murder… Upon the breakout success of the TrippyGirl blog, Amy Abel and her mother, Fanny, are asked to join a group of other prominent travel writers on a scenic train tour of Patagonia. Fanny welcomes the extra publicity, but it takes coaxing from suave tour owner Jorge O’Bannion to win Amy’s commitment. Once in Argentina, their South American expedition chugs along smoothly—despite Fanny drinking way too much yerba mate tea. But while out snapping photos for TrippyGirl, Fanny makes a dreadful discovery—a body scavenged by condors in the wilderness. Even more unsettling, the corpse mysteriously disappears before the others arrive. Some question Fanny’s sanity, but doubt becomes horror when Jorge’s angel investor is found dead in a similar position. As a number of “accidents” validate Amy’s suspicion of foul play, the Abels must outsmart one conniving killer…or they’ll soon be en route to their final destination—six feet under.
Praise for the Amy’s Travel Mystery Series “An absolutely wonderful mystery, served just the way I like it—with heart and humor.” Category: Mystery ISBN13: 978-1-61773-688-9 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 Residences: Vermont & Key West, FL eBook ISBN: 978-1-61773-689-6 SALES HISTORY Kensington Mass Market Dearly Departed 1/17 (978-1-61773-684-1) Toured to Death 1/16 (978-1-61773-680-3) PUBLISHING HISTORY Kensington Hardcover 1/17 (978-1-61773-686-5)
—Tony Shalhoub, star of TV’s Monk “Smart, snappy dialog and fun, likable characters keep this series debut moving right along.”
—Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW on Toured to Death “A delightful new series.”
—Booklist, STARRED REVIEW on Toured to Death “This intrepid gang will have you cheering them on at the many twists Conrad throws their way.”
—Bookpage on Toured to Death “Intriguing…Credible characters enhance a fast-paced plot and vivid travel descriptions.”
—Publishers Weekly on Dearly Departed Hy Conrad has made a career out of mystery, earning a Scribe Award and garnering three Edgar nominations, while developing a horde of popular games and interactive films, hundreds of stories, and a dozen books of short mysteries. In the world of TV, he is best known for his eight seasons as a writer and co-executive producer for the groundbreaking series Monk. The Amy’s Travel Mystery series has given Hy the chance to combine a mystery career with his love of travel. Hy splits his time between Key West and Vermont. Visit him at hyconrad.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • This is the third book in this series, which follows Amy Abel as she manages her travel agency and arranges trips for groups to travel the world, where somehow a murder always seems to occur. • Like the protagonists of Laura Levine’s Jaine Austen series and Leslie Meier’s Lucy Stone Mystery series, Amy Abel is a heroine readers will instantly connect to and root for. • Hy Conrad’s first book in the Amy’s Travel Mystery series, Toured to Death, received starred reviews from Booklist and Library Journal and was selected as a Debut of the Month by Library Journal. • Hy Conrad was nominated for three Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America for Best TV Series for his work on Monk.
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MARKETING PLANS • Online advertising • Social media advertising and promotions • Author events
THE SCORE The Score Series Kiki Swinson Bestselling author Kiki Swinson’s first novel in The Score series is now available in mass market! Featuring the glamour and grit of Virginia’s most notorious streets, Swinson shows what happens when a criminal partnership takes a detour that puts its members on the road to jealousy, revenge, and murder… Going once… Identity theft mastermind Lauren Kelly has always had a taste for the finer things. With her lover and accomplice, Matt Connors, by her side, there’s nothing she can’t buy or steal. But she’s not the only one… Going twice… When their partner, Yancy, stumbles onto a tycoon’s multi-million dollar bank account, Lauren expects the latest scam will go smoothly—until she discovers Matt and Yancy are planning the ultimate betrayal… Someone’s going to die… Fortunately, Lauren is one step ahead of Matt. Once she disappears with every last dollar, they’ll have no doubt they chose the wrong woman to deceive. But all three of them chose the wrong target…
Praise for The Score Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978-1-4967-1271-4 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: Virginia Beach, VA eBook ISBN: 978-1-61773-967-5 SALES HISTORY Dafina Mass Market Fistful of Benjamins 12/17 (978-0-7582-8029-9) Most Wanted 6/17 (978-0-7582-8026-8) Cheaper to Keep Her 5 3/17 (978-1-4967-0076-6) PUBLISHING HISTORY Dafina Trade Paperback 9/16 (978-1-61773-966-8) Dafina Hardcover 2/16 (978-1-61773-968-2)
“[A] well-crafted plot. Pitch-perfect dialog, juicy sexual trysts, cold-blooded betrayal, and ruthless violence mark this suspenseful fast-moving tale that is topped off by a shocking epilogue. Street lit fans will want this outstanding example of current urban fiction.”
—Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW “The Score is an urban classic that reads like a blockbuster movie. The action is non-stop, the characters are real and believable.”
—AAMBC (African Americans on the Move Book Club) “Treachery, betrayal and revenge add to the twists and turns and lots of drama in this book. Loved it! Can’t wait until the sequel comes out.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars Kiki Swinson is the national bestselling author of over 30 novels and short stories. A star of the street lit genre—crime novels in an urban setting—Swinson’s works feature resilient women making tough, and sometimes not quite legal, decisions to survive. Her novels, inspired by her experiences and a five-year stint in federal prison, have sold over one million copies. She completed her first novel while incarcerated and her second novel, Wifey, became the first book in one of today’s best-selling street lit series. A native of Portsmouth, Virginia, and a former hustler’s wife, Swinson resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Visit her online at KikiSwinson.net.
KEY SELLING POINTS • “Playing Dirty,” a new crime drama TV series based on Kiki Swinson’s bestselling novel of the same name, stars Zashia Monique Santiago (HBO’s “Ballers”) and has received distribution interest from Netflix. The cast of “Playing Dirty” appeared in NY Fashion Week for a runway appearance, trailer screening, and filming spot. More information is available at PlayingDirtySeries.com. • Kiki Swinson’s new biopic web series “How I Became Wifey” premiered at a private screening in Virginia in October 2017. A tour of private screenings in Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, D.C., and Maryland followed and the series will receive a general release on Youtube in 2018. Kiki’s life story was also the inspiration for her Wifey series, which Dafina Books published in mass market. • Audio rights for Playing Dirty, Notorious, Heist, Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless, A Gangster and a Gentleman, and Most Wanted were sold to Recorded Books. • Book club rights for Sleeping with the Enemy, Notorious, Playing Dirty, Heist, Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless, and A Gangster and a Gentleman were sold to Black Expressions.
MARKETING PLANS • Online advertising • Email and eNewsletter marketing • Outreach to African American book clubs • Social media advertising and promotions • Cross-promotion with Dead on Arrival (Dafina HC, 5/18) and The Black Market (Dafina HC, 12/18)
JULY 2018 | Dafina Mass Market
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WIVES, FIANCÉES, AND SIDE-CHICKS OF HOTLANTA Shereé Whitfield Shereé Whitfield, a star of Bravo’s hit reality TV show The Real Housewives of Atlanta, converts reality television to print with her debut novel, Wives, Fiancées, and Side-Chicks of Hotlanta. You won’t be able to help but question what is fiction and what is reality. Now available in mass market! Sasha Wellington has put herself on the fast track to success. Fresh out of college, she’s got her career as a fashion designer and entrepreneur all planned out. Her only wild card is choosing which city to launch from. When fate points her to Atlanta, she sets out to make her dreams come true… Before she knows it, Sasha’s befriended by two rival BFFs. First there’s Norman, savvy stylist to Atlanta’s stars, from the A-list on down. Then there’s Paris, an outrageous personality with a questionable nightlife. Between their antics, Sasha’s beyond grateful for her coworker, Casey. Married to an NBA player, Casey’s got class. But there’s more than meets the eye to being a baller’s wife. And the more time Sasha spends among the movers and shakers, the clearer it gets that just like on reality TV, the truth lies behind-the-scenes. Still, she’s not worried about getting caught up in the drama—until she’s romanced by a baller of her own. Can she stick to her game plan, or will Hotlanta derail her future—and reveal a side of herself even she didn’t know existed?
Praise for Wives, Fiancées, and Side-Chicks of Hotlanta Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978-1-4967-1833-4 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: 978-1-4967-0988-2
“Two-snaps good!”
PUBLISHING HISTORY Dafina Trade Paperback 2/17 (978-1-4967-0987-5)
“Hot, hot, hot! This story could be taken right out of a reality show with its drama, sexual escapades, love triangles and more.”
—BravoTV’s “The Daily Dish” “Whitfield, star of Bravo’s reality television show The Real Housewives of Atlanta, makes her fiction debut with this tale of a young woman overwhelmed in the big city. There are a few juicy bedroom scenes…There is a nifty twist that promises more betrayal and drama in a second book, and Whitfield’s celebrity will prompt instant recognition.”
—Library Journal —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars “Whitfield, one of the stars of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, debuts as a fiction writer with a novel that reads just like an episode of the show…This is a fun quick read, and readers will hope for more tales…Fans of Cydney Rax may enjoy newcomer Whitfield.”
—Booklist Shereé Whitfield is a mom, television personality, socialite, fitness enthusiast, and fashion designer. She is best known as a cast member of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Shereé is also an executive producer of the WE TV series, Selling it in the ATL, which follows seven diverse female professionals who are changing the face of real estate in Atlanta. The show began airing November 2015. After fans rallied for her return, Shereé joined season 8 of RHOA. Follow Shereé on Twitter @ IamSheree and Instagram @ShereeWhitfield.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Real life meets fiction in the tradition of Skinnydipping by Bethenny Frankel, Dollhouse by Kourtney, Kim & Khloé Kardashian, and The Devil Wears Prada. • The first novel from one of the The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Everyone else has written nonfiction or memoir. • Andy Cohen, the host of Watch What Happens Live, has given Shereé an open invitation to appear on the show. • Most of the major radio markets and gossip blogs (MediaTakeOut, WetPaint, Radar Online, Bossip) across the country welcome Shereé for interviews. Shereé already has a platform, brand, loyal social media following and is regularly invited to attend The Atlanta Mayor’s Ball and other social functions and networking events.
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MARKETING PLANS • Online advertising • Email and eNewsletter marketing • Select author events • Social media advertising and promotions
STICKS AND STONES Michael Hiebert Now in mass market! A case from the past sparks a nightmare for Detective Leah Teal in Michael Hiebert’s masterful suspense novel. Weaving lyrical prose and emotional richness into a taut, gripping mystery, Hiebert creates a fascinating novel of life, love, and death in a small Southern town. Fifteen years ago, a serial killer tagged by the media as the Stickman spread terror throughout Alvin, Alabama, and became detective Joe Fowler’s obsession. After fifteen months and nine victims, Harry Stork was identified as the Stickman and Fowler shot him dead. The killings stopped. For a while. Now, more bodies are turning up, each staked through the chest with a stick-figure drawing in the killer’s signature style. Detective Leah Teal—Joe Fowler’s daughter and Alvin’s sole detective—receives a letter before each victim is found, just like her late father did. The only people who knew about the letters were the cops on the taskforce back then—and the killer himself. Did Joe shoot the wrong man, or was one of the detectives he handpicked involved all along? As a single mother, Leah tries to balance an increasingly disturbing case and a new relationship with caring for her children—bright, perceptive Abe, and teenaged Caroline, who’s in the first flush of young love. But with each menacing communication, each gruesome discovery, Leah realizes just how personal, and how devastating, the truth may be…
Praise for the Novels of Michael Hiebert Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978-0-7860-4182-4 U.S./Canadian Price: $9.99/$10.99 Rights: World Pages: 624 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 7 1/2 Spine Size: 1 1/2 Pack: 24 Author’s Residence: British Columbia, Canada eBook ISBN: 978-0-7860-4183-1 SALES HISTORY Pinnacle Mass Market A Thorn Among the Lilies 12/17 (978-0-7860-3988-3) Dream With Little Angels 5/16 (978-0-7860-3940-1) PUBLISHING HISTORY Kensington Trade Paperback 7/16 (978-1-61773-739-8)
“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 “There’s something mesmerizing about Hiebert’s storytelling voice, low-pitched and lightly musical.”
—The New York Times Book Review on Dream with Little Angels “Michael Hiebert’s debut delivers…a breathless, will-they-get-there-in-time affair, with a heartbreaking resolution.”
—Mystery Scene on Dream with Little Angels “Hiebert does a masterful job of building suspense.”
—Publishers Weekly on Close to the Broken Hearted “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 likes to write surprising stories that cross genres, and are often mysterious. He is a two-time winner of the prestigious Surrey International Writers’ Conference Storyteller’s Award and has been listed in The Best American Mystery Stories, edited by Joyce Carol Oates. Michael lives in Canada with his family, a dog named Chloe, and enough books that it is no longer fun to move. Visit him at michaelhiebert.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/M.R.Hiebert, and on Twitter @Hiebert_M.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Sticks and Stones will appeal to fans of suspense, especially to fans of Kevin O’Brien (Pinnacle) and Charlie Donlea (Pinnacle). • Close to the Broken Hearted’s audio rights have sold. • Close to the Broken Hearted and Dream with Little Angels were selected by the Mystery Guild, Doubleday Book Club, Literary Guild, Book of the Month Club, and Rhapsody Book Club. • Dream with Little Angels is currently in its fourth printing.
MARKETING PLANS • Online advertising • Social media promotion
JULY 2018 | Pinnacle Premium Mass Market
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SCORPION STRIKE The Jonathan Grave Thriller Series John Gilstrap Like Brad Thor, Vince Flynn, David Baldacci, and Brad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author John Gilstrap has masterminded a brand-new page-turning novel in his electrifying, soaringly popular Jonathan Grave thrillers. With an island paradise held hostage, a band of dangerous killers unleashed, and a sinister plot that could push the superpowers to the brink of war, Gilstrap’s explosive suspense forces seasoned operative Jonathan Grave to thwart a dangerous conspiracy that threatens to bring America to her knees. For Jonathan Grave and Gail Bonneville, the Crystal Sands Resort is the perfect getaway—until gunshots shatter the night. Wealthy guests are yanked out of their sleep, herded like animals, forced to submit to their captors’ demands. But Jonathan and Gail are no ordinary vacationers. The assassins who invade their bungalow receive a deadly surprise. And two determined, skilled operatives escape into the jungle. Jonathan and Gail are not the only free agents on the island. Cut off from his usual tactical team, with a pair of unlikely allies he can’t fully trust, Grave’s only hope of reliable back-up is his partner Boxers, who’s hundreds of miles—and hours— away. It won’t be long before the invaders turn this tropical paradise into the powderkeg that will set off global chaos. Grave may be without weapons, but he’s never without resources. Bold action is the only solution. Like the scorpion, Grave must strike fast and hard…
Praise for John Gilstrap Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978-0-7860-3980-7 U.S./Canadian Price: $9.99/$10.99 Rights: World Pages: 512 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 7 1/2 Spine Size: 1 1/4 Pack: 24 Author’s Residence: Fairfax, VA eBook ISBN: 978-0-7860-3981-4 SALES HISTORY Pinnacle Mass Market Final Target 7/17 (978-0-7860-3978-4) Nick of Time 10/16 (978-0-7860-3295-2) Friendly Fire 7/16 (978-0-7860-3507-6) PUBLISHING HISTORY Kensington Hardcover 7/18 (978-1-4967-1815-0)
“Thriller Award-winner Gilstrap’s exciting eighth outing for hostage rescue specialist Jonathan Grave…Fans of epic adventure stories will find plenty to like.”
—Publishers Weekly on Final Target “Gilstrap does an excellent job of putting the reader in the front row of his books. Taking sharp turns at a high rate speed adds to the already tension filled story, that never slows down to give the reader a chance to catch their breath. It’s difficult to say that Friendly Fire is Gilstrap’s best Jonathan Grave book, because all his books are top notch. However if you only read one book this summer, make sure it’s Friendly Fire, and be ready to be strapped in for the ride of your life.”
—Suspense Magazine on Friendly Fire “Tense, clever…Series enthusiasts are bound to enjoy this new thriller.”
—Library Journal on Against All Enemies “The book is fast paced and well plotted.”
—Booklist on Final Target “Gilstrap’s prose is the taut, fast-moving stuff of the best of action novels: unapologetically masculine, a bit profane, punctuated with the violent mayhem the plot promises and usually involving a nefarious high-ranking government official behind it all.”
—Northern Virginia Magazine
Other Novels by John Gilstrap
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KEY SELLING POINTS • Both the hardcover and premium mass market editions of Scorpion Strike—Gilstrap’s 9th Jonathan Grave novel—will be released simultaneously in July 2018. • Will appeal to fans of Brad Thor, Brad Taylor, and A.J. Tata. • Gilstrap’s books have been translated into more than 20 languages. • John Gilstrap’s thriller Against All Enemies won the International Thriller Writers award for best paperback original of 2015. Threat Warning was a finalist for the 2011 ITW Award for Best Paperback and No Mercy was nominated as a finalist for the 2010 ITW Award for Best Paperback.
MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print, online, and podcast advertising • Internet radio advertising on streaming networks • Author appearances and promotion at select conventions • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Early reviewer promotions through NetGalley, Vine, and Goodreads • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Email and eNewsletter marketing • Cross-promotion with simultaneously published hardcover edition of Scorpion Strike (Kensington HC, 8/17)
John Gilstrap is the New York Times bestselling author of more than fourteen novels, including the acclaimed Jonathan Grave thrillers. Against All Enemies won the International Thriller Writers’ Award for Best Paperback of 2015. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages worldwide. An expert in explosives safety and a former firefighter, he holds a master’s degree from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree from the College of William and Mary. He lives in Fairfax, Virginia. Please visit him on Facebook or at johngilstrap.com. ©Kent Kiser
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THE TRENCH Steve Alten Master of suspense Steve Alten always takes readers to the edge with his non-stop, adrenaline-charged novels. Now, in his New York Times bestselling sequel to MEG—repackaged in a premium mass market format—Alten shows just how deep fear can run when you don’t know what lurks beneath the surface… Its appetite is ravenous. Its teeth, scalpel-sharp. For the first time, the captive 20-ton Megalodon shark has tasted human blood, and it wants more… On the other side of the world, in the silent depths of the ocean, lies the Marianas Trench, where the Megalodon has spawned since the dawn of time. Paleobiologist Jonas Taylor once dared to enter this perilous cavern. He alone faced a Megalodon shark and cut its heart out. Now, as the body count rises and the horror of a monster’s attack grips the California coast, Jonas must begin the hunt again, and return to the waking nightmare of…
Praise for The Trench “A fast-paced thriller with many plot twists.”
—Booklist “A nail-biting summer read.”
Repackage Reissue
Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978-0-7860-1804-8 U.S./Canadian Price: $9.99/$10.99 Rights: OBE Pages: 496 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 7 1/2 Pack: 24 Author’s Residence: Delray Beach, FL
—Kirkus Reviews New York Times bestselling author Steve Alten is best known for his Meg series, a set of novels featuring a giant prehistoric shark. In addition to The Trench, The Megalodon series includes Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror, Meg: Primal Waters, Meg: Hell’s Aquarium and Meg: Origins. He lives with his family in Delray Beach, Florida. Visit him at stevealten.com.
PUBLISHING HISTORY Pinnacle Mass Market 5/13 (978-0-7860-1804-8) 6/00 (978-0-7860-1114-8) Kensington Hardcover 7/99 (978-1-57566-430-9)
KEY SELLING POINTS • The Trench spent one week on the New York Times extended bestseller list at #35, and two weeks on the USA Today bestseller list, going as high as #99. • Will appeal to all thriller readers, as well as fans of James Rollins. • Warner Bros will release the movie adaptation of MEG starring Jason Stratham (The Transporter Trilogy, The Expendables, Crank, Furious 7) and Fan Bingbing (X-Men Days of Future Past) on March 2nd, 2018. • Originally published in 1999, The Trench is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller.
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MARKETING PLANS • Print and online advertising • Social media advertising and promotion • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions
Pinnacle Premium Repackage Reissue Mass Market | JULY 2018
DAMNATION VALLEY The Frontiersman Series William W. Johnstone; J.A. Johnstone America’s most popular Western novelists ride hard in their fourth Frontiersman adventure, as fearless pioneer Breckenridge Wallace carves out a future in the unforgiving American frontier. A Rocky Mountain winter has left Breck reeling from the carnage unleashed by bloodthirsty trapper Judd Carnahan—and readying a quest for vengeance as ruthless as their prey. It gets even deadlier when Carnahan lays siege to a trading post on the Yellowstone River. He’s left the owner dead and kidnapped a pretty hostage who can turn a nice profit once he puts her to work. Following his trail takes Breck clean to Santa Fe, where Carnahan’s set up a brothel bursting with hardened beauties, a saloon for cutthroats and thieves, and a trap for the Frontiersman who’s tracked him every bloody step of the way. But over the rough, merciless miles it’s taken Breck to get here, he’s built up a raging fury that’s going to make this unholy town swim in blood.
Johnstone Country. Frontier Spirit Lives Here.
Category: Western ISBN13: 978-0-7860-4038-4 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 Authors’ Residences: Murfreesboro, TN eBook ISBN: 978-0-7860-4039-1
William W. Johnstone is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 350 novels of Western adventure, military action, chilling suspense, and survival. The son of a minister and a teacher, he left school at fifteen to work in a carnival and then as a deputy sheriff before serving in the army. He went on to become known as “the Greatest Western writer of the 21st century.” Visit him online at WilliamJohnstone.net. J.A. Johnstone learned to write from the master himself, Uncle William W. Johnstone, who began tutoring J.A. at an early age. After-school hours were often spent retyping manuscripts or researching his massive American Western History library as well as the more modern wars and conflicts. J.A. worked hard—and learned. “Every day with Bill was an adventure story in itself. Bill taught me all he could about the art of storytelling. ‘Keep the historical facts accurate,’ he would say ‘Remember the readers, and as your grandfather once told me, be the best Johnstone you can be.” J.A. Johnstone has co-written numerous bestselling series with William W. Johnstone including The First Mountain Man, The Brothers O’Brien, and Preacher, The First Mountain Man.
SALES HISTORY Pinnacle Mass Market The Darkest Winter 8/17 (978-0-7860-4036-0) River of Blood 4/17 (978-0-7860-3949-4) The Frontiersman 3/17 (978-0-7860-3945-6)
KEY SELLING POINTS • This is the fourth book in The Frontiersman series, based on a real historical figure who was featured in the blockbuster film and book The Revenant. • The first three books in the series were released in quick succession in 2016 and 2017, helping to build momentum in the exciting new series. • River of Blood (Frontiersman, Book 2) spent two weeks on Publishers Weekly’s bestseller list. • 2017 has already seen 14 Johnstone USA Today bestsellers for a total of 23 weeks.
MARKETING PLANS • 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
JULY 2018 | Pinnacle Mass Market
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THESE VIOLENT TIMES The Shotgun Western Series C. Courtney Joyner Outlaws left him with one arm, which he replaced with a specially rigged .12-gauge shotgun. Now Dr. John Bishop has the ultimate cure for evil—one barrel at a time. Even in the darkest days of the Civil War, Dr. John “Shotgun” Bishop never saw anything like the deadly plague sweeping through the Cheyenne nation. Diseased corpses dumped in the wells of the Great Plains. Women and children bombarded with infected blood during midnight raids. This is the new scourge of germ warfare, and it’s threatening to wipe out thousands of innocent lives. With the fierce and beautiful White Fox by his side, Bishop tears a violent swath in search of the terrorists responsible for a horror that’s spreading like a prairie wild fire. The culprits are a gang of renegades led by Shotgun’s one-time protégé, a doctor driven insane by the war, and now hell-bent on spreading pestilence across the land “to witness the cleansing of the West.” When the psychopath frames Shotgun for the plague-murders, he and White Fox are forced into a bloody chase, with posses of lawmen, bounty hunters, and a Cheyenne war party on their trail. Dr. John Bishop has only one choice to stop the plague, and clear his name: load up—and start shooting.
Praise for C. Courtney Joyner “An entertaining sequel to Shotgun that’s just as entertaining as the original.” Category: Western ISBN13: 978-0-7860-4174-9 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: Los Angeles, CA eBook ISBN: 978-0-7860-4175-6 SALES HISTORY Pinnacle Mass Market Bushwhacked 1/18 (978-0-7860-4289-0) Shotgun: The Bleeding Ground 7/16 (978-0-7860-3234-1) Shotgun 12/13 (978-0-7860-3232-7)
—Roundup Magazine on Shotgun: The Bleeding Ground “His remarkable book is essential reading for all fans of the Western genre.”
—Lee Pfeiffer, Cinema Retro on The Westerners “If ever there was a book written for the classic Western film buff, it’s C. Courtney Joyner’s The Westerners.”
—Matthew Mayo, Big Sky Journal on The Westerners C. Courtney Joyner is an award-winning writer of fiction, comics, and screenplays, with over 25 produced movies to his credit, including the cult films The Offspring, Prison, Class of 1999, The Puppetmaster series, and the upcoming television projects, Wanted and Nemo Rising. He is a member of the Western Writers of America, the Horror Writers Association, and The International Thriller Writers. He has been nominated by the Western Fictioneers for their Peacemaker Award multiple times, for his short story “The Two Bit Kill” in the 2007 Western anthology Law of the Gun and for best First Novel for Shotgun. A noted film journalist, he has written extensively about the history of American and European movies, and is featured guest on more than fifty documentaries and Blu-Ray commentaries. A recipient of the Western Writers of America President’s Award, he is a regular contributor to their monthly magazine, The Round-Up. He lives in Los Angeles with his fiancé.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Joyner is part of a growing set of new Kensington Western authors finding success. Along with Brett Cogburn and DustyRichards, Joyner is one of our most popular Western authors. • Courtney Joyner is a veteran Hollywood screenwriter who has achieved a cult following for movies such as Class of 1999, Puppet Master, Prison, and Offspring. • Gritty and ‘techno’ type Westerns are making a comeback, like HBO’S recent hit series, Westworld. • Shotgun is currently in developement at Universal Studios for a new series in 2018.
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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
SHEISTY SAGA T.N. Baker The Sheisty Saga brings Essence® bestseller T. N. Baker’s dramatic hood tales all together under one cover. Learn the answers to these questions: Will death really come knocking on Epiphany’s door? Will Keisha give up her good‑girl image once and for all? Will Shana find herself in a situation that will claim her man and her freedom? Get ready for the drama! Epiphany, Keisha, and Shana were once best friends in the hood of south side of Jamaica, Queens, but envy, built‑up animosity, and the bad boys in their lives have come between them. Drastic situations have left their friendship on the edge of destruction. Epiphany, Keisha, and Shana are still trickin’ for dough, still running off at the mouth, and still being sheisty. However, as they will soon see, you can’t stay wrapped up in drama forever, because what goes around comes around. Everything will all come to a head, one way or another. T.N. Baker is an Essence® magazine bestseller. Her stories are filled with passion, betrayal, friendship, and drama. Although Baker’s books are drama-packed, she is a self-proclaimed mild-mannered homebody. She does, however, like to travel abroad. T.N. Baker was born and raised in Jamaica, Queens, and currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina with her daughter.
Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978‑1‑62286‑697‑7 U.S./Canadian Price: $6.99/$7.99 Rights: World Pages: 400 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 31/32 Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Charlotte, NC eBook ISBN: 978-1-62286-476-8 SALES HISTORY Urban Books Mass Market Still Sheisty 11/17 (978-1-62286-592-5) Sheisty 12/15 (978-1-62286-955-8) PUBLISHING HISTORY Urban Books Trade Paperback 4/17 (978-1-62286-475-1)
KEY SELLING POINTS • Urban fiction became immensely popular in the early 2000s, and one of the leading publishers of the genre was Triple Crown Publications. New York Times bestseller Nikki Turner and K’wan were just two of the authors who got their start with Triple Crown. Urban Books is proud to present the Triple Crown Collection, re‑releasing some of TCP’s most successful titles more than a decade after they were first published, to introduce them to the next generation of urban fiction fans. • The Sheisty Saga is a compilation of Sheisty and Still Sheisty
MARKETING PLANS • Facebook marketing • Advertising on Urbanbooks.net • Promotion and giveaways on Goodreads.com • Co‑op Available
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RETURN TO FLINT Treasure Hernandez Now available in mass market, Treasure Hernandez brings together characters from two outstanding and fan favorite series: Baltimore Chronicles and the Flint Series in Return to Flint. Tiana and Cee Cee have more in common than just the city where they were raised. Both have fathers who were involved in criminal activities—fathers who have been murdered. Neither one is coping very well. Tiana wants revenge on her father’s killers, but she can’t face the pain of his loss, so she attempts suicide. Cee Cee, manipulated by her scandalous mother, overdoses on antidepressants. Now Cee Cee and Tiana are patients at the William P. Rollins Psychiatric Hospital, but the treatment they receive might be worse than the problems they had on the outside. Dr. Peter Syed uses his position at the hospital to indulge his twisted fantasies. He has repeatedly raped and abused Tiana and Cee Cee, along with Izzy, another Flint resident who was committed to the psychiatric hospital by her abusive boyfriend. Now Tiana, Cee Cee, and Izzy have had enough, and they’re ready to take control of their lives again. They blackmail Dr. Syed to get him to release them from the hospital. Each woman is set on returning to Flint to take care of unfinished business with the people who have wronged them, but first, they want to make sure Dr. Syed pays for his sins. When Dr. Syed dies in a car explosion, the women are ready to put him and the psychiatric hospital in the past.
Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978‑1‑62286‑698‑4 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: Atlanta, GA
Unfortunately, dangerous kingpin S. Gates is about to complicate things for the women. When Peter Syed died, he had his nephew in the car with him—and that child was Gates’ son. Now he is hunting for the people responsible for the death of his child. Tiana, Cee Cee, and Izzy return to Flint with revenge on their minds, but what will happen when S. Gates sets his sights on them? Will anyone make it out alive? Treasure Hernandez was incarcerated in a United States penitentiary. Upon her release, she moved to Atlanta with her daughter. She is working on future projects for Urban Books.
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KEY SELLING POINTS • Return to Flint is based in the same city as Hernandez’s bestselling Flint series. • It focuses on mental health issues, as well as the popular urban novel theme of revenge.
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WATCH OUT FOR THE BIG GIRLS 2 J.M. Benjamin Essence® bestselling author J.M. Benjamin brings readers back to the Double Gs, a social club of plus‑sized women with some new talent. Starr Fields sits in the Clark County jail after being released then re‑arrested and held without bail. She uses her time wisely during her incarceration. After making examples out of a few of the other inmates and putting the squeeze on her unit Double Gs style, Starr recruits some new talent for a plan she intends to execute when she gets out. Queen Fem isn’t happy about all of the sudden attention on the Double Gs organization. While her counterpart is being held in federal custody, Diamond Morgan steps up to the plate and holds the Double Gs down in her absence. She focuses on keeping the organization strong while strategically trying to weed out the weak link. She has been holding on to some valuable information ever since Starr was arrested, waiting for the right time to reveal it. It’s hard for Agent McCarthy to stay focused. The untimely and unfortunate tragedy with his daughter’s illness prevents him from pursuing the Double Gs with his colleagues the way he knows he needs to. His slack is soon picked up by his fellow agent, Reddick. After showing just how long their arms can reach, it seems the two agents and the rest of the bureau combined may not be enough to take down the double Gs. The temperature continues to rise in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the Double Gs turn up the heat the best way they know how: By putting the squeeze on the game and the players in it.
Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978‑1‑945855‑18‑4 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: Plainfield, NJ eBook ISBN: 978-1-62286-853-7
J.M. Benjamin is a successful author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker from Plainfield, New Jersey. Since 2005 he has received numerous accolades and recognition for his Essence® bestselling novel Ride or Die Chick and award-winning novel Down in the Dirty. Most recently, J.M. launched an independent monthly newspaper called Success News, highlighting and offering recognition to minorities who have overcome adversities to become successful. You can find more info about J.M. on Facebook at Author J. M. Benjamin, or follow him on Twitter. Visit him at anewqualitypublishing.com.
SALES HISTORY Urban Books Mass Market Memoirs of an Accidental Hustler 6/18 (978-1-62286-694-6) Heaven and Earth 11/17 (978-1-62286-590-1) Watch Out for the Big Girls 5/17 (978-1-62286-487-4) PUBLISHING HISTORY Urban Books Trade Paperback 12/16 (978-1-62286-725-7)
KEY SELLING POINTS • This series features a group of bold, powerful plus‑sized characters. • Watch Out for the Big Girls 2 is suitable for all clients.
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BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARE Johnna B Johnna Brown makes her mass market debut with Urban Books with an exciting tale of lust, loyalty, and dangerous secrets. Raven loves the night life, chasing women and her next high. Men and women fall under her spell at first sight, but she only has eyes for women. She accepts all shapes, sizes, and forms, for they are mere pawns in her quest to feed her cravings. She has a little secret that could cause catastrophic results for anyone who encounters her, and it could potentially lead her into a sticky situation, but her cravings are too powerful for her to resist. Will her little secret come back with vengeance? Valencia longs to be loved. All she has is her best friend, Sena, who is there for her through thick and thin. Going home to an empty bed every night is starting to wear thin, until she meets Wanya “Kidd” Brown, who quickly sweeps her off her feet. Unfortunately, she insists they can never be together, because even if Kidd has stolen her heart, her body belongs to someone else. A low‑key assassin working for the notorious Mr. Jackson, Kidd wants nothing more than to be out of the business. He is smitten with Valencia’s beauty and her caring ways. Just when he thinks he can get out of the game and pursue Valencia wholeheartedly, Mr. Jackson calls in a favor that rocks his world to the core. Will his heart overrule his loyalty to his boss? Johnna Brown currently lives in St. Louis, where she writes her brand of erotic love stories with a crazy twist.
Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978‑1‑945855‑33‑7 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: St. Louis, MO eBook ISBN: 978-1-62286-516-1 SALES HISTORY Urban Renaissance Trade Paperback Secrets of a Kept Chick Saga 2/17 (978-1-62286-554-3) PUBLISHING HISTORY Urban Renaissance Trade Paperback 7/17 (978-1-62286-515-4)
KEY SELLING POINTS • Johnna B has self‑published several e‑books, to the delight of fans of her style of erotica with a twist that she coined “psycho erotica.” • She previously self‑published this title as an e‑book and a limited release trade in 2014. • Beautiful Nightmare is suitable for all clients
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MY SISTER’S HUSBAND Ambria Davis Skylar and Brinay Williams are the true definition of “sisters from another mother.” The product of an extramarital affair, Brinay has always been the outsider in her father’s family. When her mother dies unexpectedly, Brinay seizes the opportunity to put some distance between herself and her painful past. A change of scenery seems to be just the cure Brinay needed as she soon finds herself on the path to real happiness, excelling in medical school with the man of her dreams by her side. Her life is shaping up to be picture perfect—until she discovers just how much love her man has to give. Skylar has always been a daddy’s girl, and when Brinay pops up as the prettier and more likeable outside child, Skylar makes sure to let Brinay know that she’s a non‑factor, just like her side‑piece mother had been for their father. Skylar is the epitome of spoiled; she moves through life flaunting her wealth and looking down her nose at anyone that she feels is beneath her—that is, until she meets Dontie, who’s the complete opposite of her upscale lifestyle. Despite his thuggish ways, Skylar can’t resist the sexiest man in Miami, so she jumps at the chance to be his wife. Little does she know he takes “keeping it in the family” to a whole new level. My Sister’s Husband takes the reader on a wild ride and shows how some familial ties can never be broken, even between sworn enemies. Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978‑1‑945855‑34‑4 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: Edgard, LA eBook ISBN: 978-1-62286-518-5
Ambria Davis is a native of Edgard, Louisiana. She’s the mother of a beautiful little girl and a handsome baby boy. Writing is her passion, along with reading. She’s currently writing more books, with hopes of making it on the New York Times bestsellers list somewhere in the near future.
SALES HISTORY Urban Renaissance Trade Paperback Secrets of a Kept Chick Part 2 9/17 (978-1-62286-608-3) Secrets of a Kept Chick Saga 2/17 (978-1-52286-554-3) PUBLISHING HISTORY Urban Renaissance Trade Paperback 7/17 (978‑1‑62286‑517‑8)
KEY SELLING POINTS • Ambria Davis is new to the Urban family but has multiple e‑book titles sold on Amazon. • My Sister’s Husband is suitable for all Urban Books clients.
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