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TABLE OF CONTENTS
J U NE 2018
2 YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR FIRST EARL The Worthingtons Series Ella Quinn
20 HER SWEETEST REVENGE 2 The Her Sweetest Revenge series Saundra
4 BEYOND CONTROL The Texas Trilogy Kat Martin
21 TOUCHED BY YOU The Wellspring series Elle Wright
5 A WEDDING ON BLUEBIRD WAY Lori Wilde; Janet Dailey; Allyson Charles; Stacey Keith
22 THE LIST J.A. Konrath
6 FOOL FOR LOVE The Gansett Island Series Marie Force
24 HAWKE’S WAR A Sonny Hawke Thriller Reavis Z. Wortham
7 ELLA: AN AMISH RETELLING OF CINDERELLA The Amish Fairytale Series Sarah Price
25 DYING SCREAM Mary Burton
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AMISH BRIDES Jennifer Beckstrand; Molly Jebber; Amy Lillard
26 T HE DEVIL TO PAY The Kerrigans A Texas Dynasty Series William W. Johnstone; J.A. Johnstone
9 NEVER DECEIVE A VISCOUNT The Infamous Lords Series Renee Ann Miller
27 EVIL NEVER SLEEPS A Will Tanner Western William W. Johnstone; J.A. Johnstone
10 F ATE & FORTUNE Fern Michaels
28 D EAD AND BURIED A Wilkie John Western Tim Bryant
11 FIRST COMES LOVE The Willamette Valley Romance Series Heather Heyford 12 THE SUMMER EVERYTHING CHANGED Holly Chamberlin
29 THE BIG HEIST Anthony M. DeStefano 30 GIRLS FROM DA HOOD 12 The Girls From Da Hood Series Treasure Hernandez; Katt; Paradise Gomez
13 PLAYING WITH FIRE The Phoenix Fire Novel Series Cynthia Eden
31 MEMOIRS OF AN ACCIDENTAL HUSTLER J.M. Benjamin
14 D EATH OF A BACHELORETTE The Jaine Austen Mystery Series Laura Levine
32 WHEN LOYALTY DIES, SO DOES LOVE Renaissance Collection Dorothy Brown-Newton
15 MURDER AT THE PUPPY FEST The Melanie Travis Mystery Series Laurien Berenson
33 SECRETS OF A KEPT CHICK SAGA Renaissance Collection Ambria Davis
16 MURDER WITH CINNAMON SCONES The Daisy’s Tea Garden Mystery Series Karen Rose Smith 17 A PASSION FOR HAUNTED FASHION The Haunted Vintage Mystery Series Rose Pressey 18 G ROUNDS FOR REMORSE The Tallie Graver Mystery Series Misty Simon 19 CONFESSIONS OF A RED HERRING The Red Herring Mystery Series Dana Dratch
YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR FIRST EARL The Worthingtons Series Ella Quinn USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn returns for the newest adventure of the loud and boisterous Worthington clan! Witty, packed with adventure and humorous fun antics, Ella Quinn’s complex and loving Worthington clan never have a dull moment when laughter and romance rule, and a young lady never settles for less than true love…Ideal for fans of the famous Regency families from authors like Julia Quinn, Lisa Kleypas, and Julie Ann Long! With her three good friends all recently married, Elizabeth Turley is ready for some husband-hunting of her own. One gentleman in particular sparks her interest. Geoffrey, Earl of Harrington is tall, handsome, and dashing. He’s also just a bit too sure of himself. But Elizabeth has observed enough about the rules of attraction to pique the earl’s attention. Yet once she has it, the discovery of a troubling secret taints her future happiness… Lord Harrington must marry or lose a prestigious position in Brussels, and pretty, well-connected Elizabeth fits his needs admirably. But could it be that he has underestimated his bride? She doesn’t bat an eye in the face of the danger they encounter overseas. She’s strong-willed, intelligent, and more enticing each day—yet also more indifferent to him. Now Geoffrey faces his greatest challenge: to woo and win his own wife, or risk losing her for good…
Praise for The Worthingtons Category: Historical Romance ISBN13: 978-1-4201-4518-2 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: US Virgin Islands eBook ISBN: 978-1-4201-4519-9 SALES HISTORY Zebra Shout Mass Market When a Marquis Chooses a Bride 9/16 (978-1-4201-3957-0) Three Weeks to Wed 4/16 (978-1-4201-3955-6)
“The happy and chaotic family life that takes place around the edges of the love story is what makes this novel so delightful. A fun read.”
—Kirkus Reviews on It Started with a Kiss “Quinn offers a refreshing take on historical-romance conventions…Grace Burrowes’ readers will also appreciate the intelligent commentary on issues of the day.”
—Booklist on When a Marquis Chooses a Bride “An appealing series.”
—Publishers Weekly on When a Marquis Chooses a Bride
Previous Titles in The Worthingtons Series
9/16 (978-1-4201-3957-0)
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4/16 (978-1-4201-3955-6)
KEY SELLING POINTS • Ella Quinn writes witty and spicy Regency romances with expert attention to historical detail and a dash of adventure, sure to appeal to fans of Sabrina Jeffries (Pocket), Eloisa James (Avon), Tessa Dare (Avon) and Mary Jo Putney (Zebra). • Ella Quinn developed a steady fan base from her Lyrical Press e-series, The Marriage Game, which followed her in droves to her first three print books in Zebra Shout. • Ella Quinn’s booming success in mass-market has moved her onto the Zebra list as her readership grew with each new book and landed her on the USA Today bestseller list with It Started With A Kiss. • Regency romance readers love large extended family sagas infused with humor. Readers of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series and Julie Ann Long’s Pennyroyal Green series will be eager for the continuing adventures of the Worthington clan. • Ella Quinn is a tireless promoter and attends several romance conventions each year to connect with fans.
MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print, online, and podcast advertising • Promotion at select conventions • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program • Blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Cross-promotion with The Marquis and I (Zebra MM, 3/18)
USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn’s studies and other jobs have always been on the serious side. Reading historical romances, especially Regencies, were her escape. Eventually her love of historical novels led her to start writing them. After living in the South Pacific, Central America, North Africa, England and Europe, she and her husband decided to make their dreams come true and are now living on a sailboat cruising the Caribbean and North America. Europe is next! Visit her online at ellaquinnauthor.com. JUNE 2018 | Zebra Mass Market
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BEYOND CONTROL The Texas Trilogy Kat Martin Third in a gripping series of romantic thrillers focused on powerful men in Houston, Texas, Beyond Control combines the taut suspense, fast-paced action, complex characters, and sizzling romance that consistently put Kat Martin on multiple bestseller lists. When Victoria Langford got engaged, she told herself to give love a chance. Six months later, she’s on the run from her angry, abusive ex-fiancé with her four-year-old daughter and nowhere to go. Seventy miles north of Dallas, the Iron River Ranch is pretty much in the middle of nowhere. That’s what its new owner, Josh Cain, wanted when coming back from Afghanistan. Big skies, quiet nights, no trouble. One look tells Josh the pretty redhead with the adorable little girl will give him plenty of trouble of the most personal kind. But he doesn’t scare easy. Not when “accidents” start happening around the ranch. Not when Tory’s best friend back in Phoenix is abducted and brutalized. Not even when it looks like their current problems are only the tip of the iceberg. But if he gets too close to fierce, determined Tory, Josh knows his nights are going to be anything but quiet. And that’s one possibility no amount of training can prepare him for…
Praise for Kat Martin’s Beyond Reason “The kind of taut, edge-of-your-seat action you crave from a suspenseful book.” Category: Romantic Suspense ISBN13: 978-1-4201-4319-5 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World English Pages: 400 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 31/32 Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Missoula, MT eBook ISBN: 978-1-4201-4320-1 SALES HISTORY Zebra Mass Market Beyond Danger 2/18 (978-1-4201-4317-1) Beyond Reason 6/17 (978-1-4201-4315-7) Into the Firestorm 2/17 (978-1-4201-3904-4)
—Bustle.com “[A] romantic, suspenseful thriller.”
—In Touch “Martin whips together unforgettable characters and a high-octane plot with more twists and turns than a street in San Francisco.”
—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW “[A] compelling and blood-curdling story to read on a cold rainy night.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars, Top Pick Kat Martin is the New York Times bestselling author of sixty-five books across multiple genres. Sixteen million copies are in print and she has been published in twenty-one foreign countries, including Japan, France, Argentina, Greece, China, and Spain. Her books have been nominated for the prestigious RITA® award and won both the Lifetime Achievement and Reviewer’s Choice Awards from RT Book Reviews. A resident of Missoula, Montana, Kat is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara, where she majored in Anthropology and also studied History. She and her author husband, L.J. Martin, spend their winters in Ventura, California. Visit Kat at katmartin.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • This novel will appeal to fans of Lisa Jackson, Nancy Bush, and Heather Graham as well as Kat’s core romantic suspense readers. • All of the books in Kat Martin’s Against, Brodies of Alaska and BOSS Inc. series hit the top 20 on the New York Times printed bestseller list, demonstrating Martin’s continued long-term popular appeal. • Readers are increasingly drawn to brand name authors they can trust, and Kat Martin has never been better. With the success of fellow authors crossing over into more mainstream thrillers from romantic suspense, Kat Martin is the latest to join this exciting trend in female-driven novels for the thriller audience. • Suspense Magazine named Into the Whirlwind one of the Best Books of 2016. • Into the Fury was named one of Kobo’s Best Books of 2016. • Martin’s books are regularly selected as Amazon Editorial Picks. Into the Firestorm and Beyond Reason were named Best of the Month, and Against the Sky was an Amazon Best Romances of the Year selection.
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MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print, online and podcast advertising • In-app game advertising • Advance buzz campaign and pre-pub advertising • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program • Extensive blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach • Promotion at conferences and fan conventions • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Cross-promotion with Beyond Danger (Zebra MM, 2/18)
A WEDDING ON BLUEBIRD WAY Lori Wilde; Janet Dailey; Allyson Charles; Stacey Keith Wedding bells peel, flowers are in bloom and love is in the air! Beloved bestselling author Lori Wilde headlines a sweetly romantic wedding-themed collection of interconnecting novellas about the virtues of second chances and swoon-worthy happily ever-afters as four couples tie the knot on Bluebird Way. The moment for “I do” has arrived, and all eyes are on the bride…until she turns heel, hijacks a Ducati, and speeds out of town! Now everyone entangled in the wedding that wasn’t takes off on an unexpected adventure of the heart: A down-on-her-luck B&B owner who needs a little help finding her own bluebird of happiness…A big city cop with small-town roots who pulls over the girl he could never have…A jilted groom and a Type A wedding planner with mischievous twins who discover a little chaos can make life—and love—wonderfully exciting. And of course, the caterer—a hometown girl who risks getting burned when she reconnects with an old flame.
Praise for Happy is the Bride “The lovers’ smart repartee is enjoyable, and each couple sizzles with chemistry…there are plenty of heartwarming moments.”
—Publishers Weekly Category: Contemporary Romance ISBN13: 978-1-4201-4677-6 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: Texas (Wilde); California (Charles); Italy (Keith) eBook ISBN: 978-1-4201-4678-3
“These four novellas are all seamlessly tied together with a common storyline: a nontraditional wedding between a wealthy Texas cattle rancher and a vegan artist. Each couple is connected somehow to the wedding, and the authors do a great job with character and plot continuity. Wilde’s story sizzles with tension, batner and chemistry. Johnson gives us humor and heat, though the main characters to date a detour down Misunderstanding Trail. Pearce’s story is sweet and spicy, and Dailey’s is sexy and heartwarming.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lori Wilde is a fifth generation Texan, a registered nurse with a specialty in forensics, and a certified yoga instructor. She’s written over 75 books, most of them set in her home state. She loves creating stories of stalwart cowboys and heart-melting military heroes to share with her readers. 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 over 300 million copies of her books sold in nineteen 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. You can learn more about Janet Dailey and her books at JanetDailey.com. Allyson Charles lives in Northern California. A former attorney, she happily ditched those suits and now works in her pajamas writing about men’s briefs instead of legal briefs. When she’s not writing, she’s probably engaged in one of her favorite hobbies: napping, eating, or martial arts. One of Ally’s greatest disappointments is living in a state that doesn’t have any Cracker Barrels in it. You can find her at allysoncharles.com or on Twitter @authallysoncharles. Award-winning author Stacey Keith doesn’t own a television, but reads compulsively—and would, in fact, go stark raving bonkers without books, most of which are crammed into every corner of the house. She lives with her jazz musician boyfriend in Civita Castellana, a medieval village in Italy that sits atop a cliff, and she spends her days writing in a nearby abandoned 13th century church. But the two things she is most proud of are her ability to cook pasta alla matriciana without burning down the kitchen and swearing volubly in Italian with all the appropriate hand gestures.
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• Lori Wilde is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 70 romance novels. She is an RWA Honor Roll member, and has been nominated for a RITA three times and for an RT Award four times. • Lori has a large social following of engaged readers including 40,000 followers on Facebook and over 5,000 on Twitter. • Janet Dailey is a publishing legend, with more than 100 novels to her name and 325 million copies sold in 98 countries. • Readers are more frequently drawn to “Brand Name” authors, and there is no one more recognizable than Lori Wilde and Janet Dailey. • Allyson Charles and Stacey Keith are up-and-coming names in contemporary romance and this exposure to Wilde and Dailey’s audience will increase their profiles.
• 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 to romance reviewers • Feature in the monthly Romance eNewsletter • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions • Social media advertising and promotion • Podcast advertising • Summer and wedding-themed promotions
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FOOL FOR LOVE The Gansett Island Series Marie Force Perfect for summer reading, this is the second book in the bestselling and beloved Gansett Island series by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Force, published for the first time in mass market! Catch up with the McCarthy clan and take bets on whether best friends Janey and Joe find a love they never thought possible. Joe Cantrell, owner of the Gansett Island Ferry Company, has been in love with Janey McCarthy for as long as he can remember. And for just as long, Janey has had a boyfriend—now fiancé—doctor-in-training, David Lawrence. But when things go terribly wrong and the engagement is broken, Janey decides that a few days on the mainland with Joe—who she calls her “fifth brother”—is just what she needs before she goes home to the island to face her family with the bad news… Loving Janey from afar was tough enough on Joe, but having her in his house is pure torture. Will he keep himself in the friend zone? Or will he take advantage of this opportunity to show Janey what they could have together? And what will his best friend—Janey’s protective older brother, Mac—have to say about it? Now Joe will finally have to decide if it’s time to leave safe waters and set his own course…
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: 978-1-4201-4688-2 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: Portsmouth, RI SALES HISTORY Zebra Mass Market 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 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 6 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.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Marie Force is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, having sold over 6 million copies! • The Gansett Island series is an ongoing series at 18 installments and counting and collectively has sold over 3.5 million copies. • This is the first time the series will be published in mass market! • Beach towns are a popular setting among contemporary romance readers and this summer release is guaranteed to speak to beachgoers wanting to soak up that summer sun and sea air. • Marie Force’s Gansett Island series will be released on an accelerated publishing schedule, the first three books at one a month, back to back. • Marie Force is extremely active on social media and engaged with her readership. She has her own fan convention each summer centered on the Gansett Island series where she hosts her readers on a trip to Block Island, the real-life inspiration behind the Gansett Island setting!
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MARKETING PLANS • 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 • On-air radio giveaways • Series sell sheet • Giveaways, advertising, and promotions in summer resort towns • Transit advertising on ferries and buses • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Publicity outreach for reviews, interviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Email marketing and features via Kensington newsletters, Goodreads, and other partners • Blog tour and targeted blogger outreach • Cross-promotion with Maid for Love (Zebra MM, 5/18) and Ready for Love (Zebra MM, 7/18)
ELLA: AN AMISH RETELLING OF CINDERELLA The Amish Fairytale Series Sarah Price In this fresh and inspirational telling of the beloved classic, national bestselling author Sarah Price brings her warm Amish characters and signature flair to a new take on the most famous fairy tale of all time, Cinderella, where a young woman’s good heart shines through the toughest of times and her deep faith makes dreams come true. “Be kind and have faith.” Ella Troyer strives to abide by her mother’s final words, although life in the small Amish town of Echo Creek isn’t always easy. Her new stepmother, Linda, treats her coldly, and her two stepsisters, Drusilla and Anna, delight in gossip and laziness. After her father’s death, Ella’s stepsisters are free to attend youth singings while Ella stays at home to manage the household chores, rarely seeing another soul. Until one day, while running an errand, she has a chance meeting with a young Amish man from a nearby town. Drusilla and Anna are full of admiration for charming, affluent newcomer Johannes Wagler, and Linda hopes to ensnare him as a husband for one of her girls—while keeping Ella out of the way. As for Hannes, he longs to catch another glimpse of the mysterious young woman who can sing so sweetly and bake the most delicious pie he’s ever sampled. Now, with a little help from some unlikely sources, Ella dares to hope she might find her heart’s dearest wishes—for love, family, and a home of her own—coming true at last… Category: Romance ISBN13: 978-1-4201-4506-9 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 400 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 31/32 Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Morristown, NJ eBook ISBN: 978-1-4201-4507-6 SALES HISTORY Zebra Mass Market Belle 11/17 (978-1-4201-4504-5)
Praise for the novels of Sarah Price “A sweet, engaging story that will satisfy Price’s many fans.”
—Suzanne Woods Fisher on First Impressions “Sarah Price’s First Impressions is a heart-warming story of faith, family, and renewal. It will delight fans of Amish fiction and those who love a tender romance.”
—Amy Clipston “This very sweet tale holds the charm of the original Beauty and the Beast story while reminding readers that faith sustains in the midst of hardship and loneliness. Belle’s refusal to give up on Adam is believable, and the author creates a well-rounded heroine by including her fears about her new husband and the future alongside her determination. Adam’s acceptance of the town’s judgement of him is a behavior some readers may recognize in themselves, ideally helping them to see their value as Adam learns to, in the eyes of God and not others.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars for Belle Sarah Price is the ECPA bestselling author of Amish romances, including the Amish Fairytale series and An Amish Buggy Ride. She comes from a long line of devout Mennonites, including numerous church leaders and ministers, and brings twenty‑five years of experience of living among the Amish to her books. Her involvement with the Amish dates back to 1978 when she wrote her first novel, Fields of Corn, while studying anthropology and writing at Drew University. She was drawn to the culture of the Amish of Lancaster County, where she continues to be involved with numerous Amish communities and is considered family by some and friend by most others. A former college professor with advanced degrees in Communication, Marketing and Educational Leadership, Sarah Price now writes full time. Please visit her online at SarahPriceAuthor.com.
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• Sarah Price has a significantly stronger online presence than most Amish romance authors writing today. On Facebook alone she has over 121,000 devoted fans. She posts daily videos about Amish life, fams, culture and food, which are quite popular. • Retellings of classic stories have been wildly successful in mainstream romances in recent years and these fairy tale retellings with an Amish spin will appeal to inspirational and mainstream readers alike. This second book in the Amish Fairytale series will be followed by a retelling of Snow White in October 2018. • She is an active member in The Author’s Guild, JASNA (Life Member) and Romance Writers of America.
• Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Regional author appearances and virtual events • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups and feature coverage • Featured in Kensington’s Bouquet marketing program and outreach to Christian readers
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AMISH BRIDES Jennifer Beckstrand; Molly Jebber; Amy Lillard A heartwarming celebration of love brimming with sweet touches, this uplifting collection arrives just in time for wedding season, as three brides prepare for their weddings according to unique Amish traditions in three novellas by some of today’s most popular Amish romance authors. The Reluctant Groom—Jennifer Beckstrand Spirited Suvie Newswenger has three marriage proposals—but not from the man she truly loves. No matter how lonely widower Aaron Beachy is, he seems determined to stay that way forever. Now, with help from his matchmaking great-grandparents, Suvie will do whatever it takes to rekindle Aaron’s hope—and spark happiness for a lifetime. Joshua’s Bride—Molly Jebber Madeline Lehman fears her fiancé’s family will never accept her because of her rebellious sister. She’s postponed her wedding to Joshua Stutzman until they see the truth. But when Maddie adopts her sister’s abandoned baby, can she and Joshua find a way to unite their families through forgiveness as well as love? A Summer Wedding in Paradise—Amy Lillard Reba Schmucker longs to be a bride. And she knows her mischievous nieces just wanted to help when they “chose” Abel Weaver for her. But he’s the last man in the world she’d ever marry. There’s no way her independence and his stubbornness could ever get along—unless a sudden crisis somehow leads to understanding…and love. Category: Romance ISBN13: 978-1-4201-4481-9 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 Authors’ Residences: Tulsa, OK (Lillard); Dayton, OH (Jebber); Centerville, UT (Beckstrand) eBook ISBN: 978-1-4201-4482-6 SALES HISTORY Kensington Mass Market Amish Christmas Kitchen 10/17 (978-1-4967-0592-1) Amish Christmas Sleigh 10/16 (978-1-4967-0015-5) Amish Christmas Quilt 10/15 (978-1-61773-556-1) PUBLISHING HISTORY Kensington Trade Paperback 6/17 (978-1-4967-1163-2)
Praise for Amish Brides “These three novellas feature strong heroines and hard-won romances in a variety of circumstances; it’s sure to please readers looking for quick reads with happy endings… Heartfelt…[and] truly inspirational.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars “Three worthy women embrace their communities’ values and find true love in these sweet novellas…Readers need not be fans of Amish romance to enjoy.”
—Publishers Weekly “Three entertaining novellas from three reliable authors…I’m delighted…All three tell a good yarn.”
—Fresh Fiction Jennifer Beckstrand is the RITA nominated and award-winning author of the Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill and The Honeybee Sisters series. Jennifer has always been drawn to the strong faith and the enduring family ties of the Plain people. She and her husband have been married for thirty-three years, and she has four daughters, two sons, and four adorable grandchildren, whom she spoils rotten. Please visit her at JenniferBeckstrand.com Molly Jebber enjoys writing stories about Amish history and their culture. She’s a Women’s Christian Connection motivational speaker and enjoys meeting new people. She loves God, her family and friends, sunshine, swimming and traveling to the Amish communities. Please visit her online at MollyJebber.com. Amy Lillard is an award-winning writer who loves reading romance novels from contemporary to Amish. Born and bred in Mississippi, she now lives with her husband and son in Oklahoma. Please visit her online at AmyWritesRomance.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Readers of Amish romance tend to be “superfans” which makes an anthology like this the perfect tool for author discovery. • This collection features award-winning, highly-praised authors with strong, engaged fan bases. Amy Lillard is a Carol Award winner and a Maggie Award finalist, while Jennifer Beckstrand’s inspirational romances have been named RITA and RT Book Award finalists. The author audiences have high cross-over potential and they plan to jointly promote this release. • Collections of Amish romances centered around specific themes are becoming increasingly popular as readers crave shorter works to read seasonally. This wedding-themed anthology is bound to be in demand. • The Jennifer Beckstrand novella in this collection connects to her popular Huckleberry Hill series, which Booklist highlighted when it named Huckleberry Hearts one of its Top 10 Inspirational Fiction titles for 2015.
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MARKETING PLANS • Print and online advertising • Featured in Bouquet marketing program and outreach to Christian readers • Email marketing and promotion through eNewsletters and eBlasts to Kensington subscribers and author fan lists • Social media advertising and promotions • Target new reader reviews through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington kLovers
NEVER DECEIVE A VISCOUNT The Infamous Lords Series Renee Ann Miller The second in a new series of Victorian-set romance novels from RWA Golden Heart Finalist Renee Ann Miller about a group of gentlemen whose wicked reputations don’t tell the whole story. They are the infamous lords, notorious noblemen who indulge their irreverence in public, but keep their personal struggles private. For a portrait artist, capturing the true soul of a high-born hellion is a daring proposition…especially after he is accused of murder… Clearly, Emma Trafford’s new neighbor is a lady killer—but is the scoundrel with the scar capable of murder? Emma can barely contain her precocious younger sister, Lily—the child swears she spied their neighbor engaged in foul play in his Bloomsbury love nest. But when Lily goes too far searching for “evidence,” Emma must save the imp by distracting Simon— with an all-consuming kiss rife with danger and desire… Simon Marlton, Viscount Adler doesn’t know which is more infuriating: that an anonymous intruder set his soul on fire and left a deep longing in her wake… or that during their encounter his signet ring, a token of his painful past, went missing. With the memory of a faint scent of paint spirits and the knowledge that his neighbor Emma is a portraitist, Simon sets out to capture his thief. He draws Emma into a flirtatious game, commissioning the talented lass to paint him—and enticing them both to reveal their whispered suspicions and deepest secrets… Category: Historical Romance ISBN13: 978-1-4201-4459-8 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: Vineland, NJ eBook ISBN: 978-1-4201-4460-4
Renee Ann Miller writes sexy historical romances. She was finalist in the prestigious Golden Heart Contest® from Romance Writers of America® in both 2015 and 2016. Renee penned her first book at the tender age of seven and even drew the impressive stick figures—though clearly those characters weren’t as spicy as the ones she writes now. Renee loves romantic stories, excessive amounts of chocolate, and gardening. She lives in the Northeast with her wonderful husband. Though she grew up in a household of hockey fans, her favorite sport is football. Renee swears it has nothing to do with watching muscled guys running around, but that’s debatable. You can find out more about Renee and the stories she’s working on at Reneeannmiller.com and connect with her at Twitter @reneeannmiller.
SALES HISTORY Zebra Shout Mass Market Never Dare a Wicked Earl 2/18 (978-1-4201-4457-4)
KEY SELLING POINTS • Renee Ann Miller was a RWA Golden Heart Finalist in both 2015 and 2016. • She is a member of Romance Writers of America, The From the Heart Chapter of RWA, and the Hearts Through History Chapter of RWA. • Historical romances with more “modern” heroines who have interesting professions and retain agency and control over their lives are very appealing to readers. Combined with the always popular brooding, handsome hero, Renee Ann Miller is right on trend and an engaging upcoming voice in historical romance.
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 • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions • Social media advertising and promotions • Cross-promotion with Never Dare a Wicked Earl and (Zebra Shout MM, 2/18) and London’s Wicked Affair (Zebra Shout MM, 10/18)
JUNE 2018 | Zebra Shout Mass Market
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FATE & FORTUNE Fern Michaels Experience twice the amount of romance and intrigue with Fate & Fortune, a new mass-market collection of two of Fern Michaels’s classic historical novels! This beautifully packaged edition will be a special treat for Fern’s many fans! Vixen in Velvet Beautiful, well-bred Victoria Rawlings sees only one way to avoid an arranged marriage—switching places with a tavern maid. Her daring scheme leads her to Marcus Chancelor, who, like Tori, is not what he seems. The handsome American secretly poses as a highwayman to support a besieged colony. Once their identities are unmasked, will Tori seize a chance at happiness, far beyond the safety she’s known? White Fire Katerina Vaschenko seeks vengeance against the marauders who destroyed her village and stole her priceless horses for the mad czar. But she never dreamed that her sworn enemy the Mongol prince would be the one to aid her quest. Or that together, they would forge a destiny as magnificent as the land that is their glorious heritage. . .
Praise for Fern Michaels “The triumphant theme of women like Molly finding justice will appeal to readers, who will also appreciate prolific and popular Michaels’ dramatization of terrible situations.”
—Booklist on No Safe Secret Category: Historical Romance ISBN13: 978-1-4201-1155-2 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$9.99 Rights: World Pages: 576 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 1 3/8 Pack: 24 Author Residence: Summerville, SC SALES HISTORY Zebra Mass Market No Safe Secret 4/18 (978-1-4201-3589-3) Perfect Match 9/17 (978-1-4201-3587-9) A Family Affair 4/17 (978-1-4201-3017-1)
“Michaels turns [a] fairy tale into a story about family…Will appeal to Michaels faithful fans.”
—Library Journal on A Family Affair “Michaels just keeps getting better and better with each book. Packed with suspense, romance and family drama, there’s truly something for every reader…Michaels is a wonderful author: she knows what fans have come to expect from her and she never disappoints.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on Forget Me Not Fern Michaels is the USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of the Sisterhood, Men of the Sisterhood, and Godmothers series, as well as dozens of other novels and novellas. There are over 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.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Fern Michaels is one of the biggest, most trusted names in publishing, with more than 91 consecutive New York Times and USA Today bestsellers. Her novels have been translated into over 20 languages. • This is the first-ever Kensington edition of Vixen in Velvet (first published by Ballantine and then Ivy Books), coupled with the reprint of Whitefire, another standalone novel. • Sins of Omission and Sins of the Past, which were also historical novels repacked and rereleased in 2010, had strong sales (a combined 10 weeks on the USA Today bestseller list and five weeks on the New York Times list!).
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MARKETING PLANS • Print and online advertising • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions • Cross-promotion with Fern’s 2018 releases via yearlong marketing campaign
FIRST COMES LOVE The Willamette Valley Romance Series Heather Heyford In Heather Heyford’s second Willamette Valley romance, a single mom and attorney with deep roots in the rolling hills of Oregon’s Ribbon Ridge wine country thinks her family is perfect as is—until she crosses paths again with a gruff police officer who has two boys of his own… After detective Alex Walker’s last case in Portland is skewered by a tough-as-nails attorney, he decides to finish out his career on a quiet note in the Willamette Valley. Dedicated to his job and committed to his family, he’s fine letting his brusque exterior keep even the thought of a relationship at bay—especially once he realizes his new hometown is the old hometown of the attorney who ruined his last case… Single mom and family attorney Kerry O’Hearn is just as wary as Alex is, thanks to her disastrous first marriage. But she isn’t fooled by Alex’s tough-guy image. When he asks for her assistance in gaining custody of two little boys from an abusive foster home, she sees what he desperately tries to hide: a giant-sized heart. Between them they have five kids and a whole barrel of bad experience. And yet, Kerry can’t shake the feeling that she and the crusty cop were meant to be…
Praise for Heather Heyford’s previous novels “Poppy and Heath are both great characters, and the setting of this series is gorgeous.” Category: Contemporary Romance ISBN13: 978-1-5161-0257-0 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: Pennsylvania eBook ISBN: 978-1-5161-0260-0 SALES HISTORY Lyrical Mass Market Sweet Spot 3/18 (978-1-5161-0256-3)
—RT Book Reviews on Intoxicating “Between all the rich wine and delicious food dangled so temptingly in front of readers, expect to develop a few cravings while devouring this novel. Junie is the kind of heroine everyone loves to root for, and the vibrant secondary characters who support her provide a great foundation for future books in the series. Overall, this is a heartwarming romance with lots of spark and great chemistry.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars, on The Crush “If you enjoy contemporary romance in a romantic setting with a hint of mystery, I would recommend A Taste of Chardonnay.”
—Harlequin Junkie Heather Heyford is the author of contemporary romances set in the wine country. See what inspires her writing on her many Pinterest boards, read more about her on HeatherHeyford.com, and connect with her on Facebook and Instagram.
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• The novel discusses several hot-button topics, including child abuse and blended families. • The story is set in Ribbon Ridge, an actual designated AVA (American Viticultural Area) in Oregon, which will appeal to wine enthusiasts. • The second book of three titles in Heather Heyford’s Willamette Valley Romance trilogy, which was launched under Kensington’s Lyrical mass market program. The third book will be published in November 2018. • Heather is active on Twitter and Facebook and is a tireless promoter who’s very plugged in to the romance writing community.
• Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and interview coverage • Targeted publicity outreach and author events in Oregon • Blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions • Cross-promotion with The Sweet Spot (Lyrical Press MM, 3/18)
JUNE 2018 | Lyrical Press Mass Market
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THE SUMMER EVERYTHING CHANGED Holly Chamberlin Now available in mass market, bestselling author Holly Chamberlin welcomes readers to the sunny beaches and unspoiled beauty of Maine, in this poignant, thoughtful novel of a mother and daughter in the midst of profound change… When Louise Bessire was living in Boston, she dreamed of another way of life, far from the phony smiles and small-talk of corporate dinners. Now she’s got what she wanted—though not exactly in the way she hoped. Blindsided by her husband’s affair, Louise has used her divorce settlement to buy Blueberry Bay, a picturesque bed and breakfast in Ogunquit. And with a celebrity wedding taking place on the premises this summer, business is looking up. While Louise deals with paparazzi and wedding planners, her sixteen-year-old daughter, Isobel, is falling hard for local boy Jeff Otten. Being singled out by Jeff—nineteen, handsome, and from a wealthy family—almost makes up for her father’s increasing neglect. Yet even in the glow of golden beach days there are sudden, heart-wrenching revelations for both Louise and Isobel. It will be a summer that tests their strength and courage and proves that through every changing season, nothing is as steadfast as a mother’s love…
Praise for The Summer Everything Changed “Chamberlin does a great job of portraying the local and summer residents of her beach town setting of Ogunquit, Maine. Her characters are interesting and sympathetic.”
—RT Book Reviews Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978-1-4967-1336-0 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 400 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 1 Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Portland, ME eBook ISBN: 978-0-7582-7535-6
“The Summer Everything Changed will draw you in; this kind of abusive relationship truly can happen to anyone, and readers will find themselves trying to read faster and faster in order to keep up with Isobel’s rapidly deteriorating relationship. Well-written and full of engaging characters, this is a great novel that is worth picking up.”
SALES HISTORY Kensington Mass Market Last Summer 6/17 (978-1-4967-0800-7) Friends We Keep 6/16 (978-0-7582-1400-3) Family Beach House 6/15 (978-1-61773-412-0)
—Maine Sunday Telegram
—San Francisco Book Review “A chilling and realistic read about a young woman blindsided by an abusive male. The novel is also admirable for the way Chamberlin can switch settings from happy-go-lucky to very dark…A good read and a memorable novel.” Holly Chamberlin was born and raised in New York City. After earning a Master’s degree in English Literature from New York University and working as an editor in the publishing industry for ten years, she moved to Boston, married and became a freelance editor and writer. She and her husband now live in downtown Portland, Maine, in a restored mid-nineteenth-century brick townhouse with their cat, Betty. Readers can visit her website at hollychamberlin.com.
PUBLISHING HISTORY Kensington Trade Paperback 5/17 (978-1-4967-0801-4) 7/13 (978-0-7582-7534-9)
KEY SELLING POINTS • Beach themed women’s fiction always sells well. Like Elin Hilderbrand and Nancy Tayer, who set their novels Nantucket, where they live, Holly Chamberlin sets her novels in Maine, where she lives. • The mother-daughter storylines and timely subject matter —the daughter becomes involved in an abusive relationship —makes The Summer Everything Changed perfect for book clubs.
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MARKETING PLANS • Print and online advertising • Social media advertising and promotions • Email and eNewsletter marketing • Summer reads promotions • Outreach to reading groups, book clubs, and women’s fiction websites • Cross-promotion with Summer Friends (Kensington TP, 5/18) and Summer Nanny (Kensington TP, 7/18)
PLAYING WITH FIRE A Phoenix Fire Novel Cynthia Eden In the third in her Phoenix Fire series—now available in mass market—USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Eden delivers her unique breed of shapeshifters, Phoenixes, along with the tight-plotting, thrilling dark elements, sizzling passion with the unforgettable characters that are Eden’s signature. Cassie Armstrong has plenty to atone for. The daughter of immoral researchers, she’s determined to use her own brilliance in genetics to repair the damage her family has done to the paranormals. Especially Dante, the one they call the Immortal. He’s been haunting her dreams since she was a little girl, and she’s been trying to ease his pain for almost as long. If only he remembered any of it… The minute Dante sees Cassie, all he can think is mine. But there’s more to the pretty doctor than meets the eye. And Dante isn’t the only one to notice. He can’t trust her, but he can’t stay away—and if he wants to learn her secrets, he’s going to have to fight to keep them both alive…
Praise for Cynthia Eden’s Phoenix Fire series “Vampires and shape-shifters abound in Cynthia Eden’s Burn for Me…Eden takes the book to the next level.” Category: Paranormal Romance ISBN13: 978-0-7582-8411-2 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 352 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 27/32 Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Mobile, AL eBook ISBN: 978-0-7582-8412-9 SALES HISTORY Kensington Mass Market Once Bitten, Twice Burned 12/17 (978-0-7582-8408-2) Burn For Me 6/17 (978-0-7582-8405-1) Avenging Angel 3/17 (978-0-7582-6766-5) PUBLISHING HISTORY Kensington Trade Paperback 9/14 (978-0-7582-8410-5)
—The Washington Post “A smokin’ hot love story.”
—FIRST for Women “Eden melds a wildly inventive paranormal world with lots of steamy romance and high adventure. The result is a high-octane, roller-coaster ride laced with chills and thrills.”
—Bookpage “Cynthia’s brand new Phoenix Fire series starts very strongly…[readers will be] looking forward to more Phoenix Fire books and, of course, hot alpha men.”
—USAToday.com on Burn for Me “With Playing With Fire, Eden gives her loyal fans a fantastic, perfect finale for the Phoenix Fire series. Saving the most dynamic couple for last, Eden centers the story on this issue of trust (and lack thereof). When it looks like everything is not what it appears to be, the charismatic hero and heroine will need to learn to trust their instincts. Eden truly possesses an exceptional talent, and this reviewer can’t wait for what’s next!”
—RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars Top Pick Award-winning author Cynthia Eden writes dark tales of paranormal romance and romantic suspense. She is a New York Times, USA Today, Digital Book World, and IndieReader bestseller. Cynthia is also a three-time finalist for the prestigious RITA® award. Since she began writing full-time in 2005, Cynthia has written over fifty novels and novellas. Visit her online at CynthiaEden.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Burn For Me was a 2015 RITA Award finalist, making Cynthia Eden a three-time RITA Award nominee. • A New York Times, USA Today, Digital Book World, and Indie Reader bestselling author, Eden is the winner of two PRISM awards and her novels have received five Top Pick! ratings from RT Book Reviews. • This is the first time Playing with Fire will be available in mass market and at the lower price point that Eden’s fans love.
MARKETING PLANS • Online advertising • Target new reader reviews through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington kLovers • Social media advertising and promotions • Cross-promotion with Howl for It (MM, 2/18) and Immortal Danger (MM, 9/18)
JUNE 2018 | Kensington Mass Market
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DEATH OF A BACHELORETTE The Jaine Austen Mystery Series Laura Levine Freelance writer Jaine Austen thought working for a knock-off reality show in the tropics would be paradise. But when she and her kitty Prozac find themselves trapped between a dimwitted leading man, catty contestants, and a cold-blooded murderer, the splashy gig becomes one deadly nightmare… Jaine’s life has been a royal pain since she started penning dialogue for Some Day My Prince Will Come—a cheesy dating show that features bachelorettes competing for the heart of Spencer Dalworth VII, a very distant heir to the British throne. As if fending off golf ball-sized bugs on a sweltering island wasn’t tough enough, Jaine must test her patience against an irritable production crew and fierce contestants who will do anything to get their prince… But Jaine never expected murder to enter the script. When one of the finalists dies in a freak accident, it’s clear someone wanted the woman out of the race for good—and the police won’t allow a soul off the island until they seize the culprit. Terrified of existing another day without air conditioning and eager to return home, Jaine is throwing herself into the investigation. And she better pounce on clues quickly—or there won’t be any survivors left…
Praise for Death of a Bachelorette “Jaine Austen thinks she has finally hit the big time in Levine’s lighthearted 15th mystery… Plenty of slapstick humor.” Category: Mystery ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0847-2 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: Los Angeles, CA eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-0848-9 SALES HISTORY Kensington Mass Market Murder Has Nine Lives 5/17 (978-0-7582-8510-2) Death by Tiara 6/16 (978-0-7582-8507-2) Killing Cupid 1/15 (978-0-7582-8504-1) PUBLISHING HISTORY Kensington Hardcover 7/17 (978-1-4967-0846-5)
—Publishers Weekly “The cast and crew of a reality show are perfect foils for sharp-tongued Jaine, who outwits everyone on the set, except possibly her cat.”
—Kirkus Reviews “It’s always a joy to open up a new Jaine Austen Mystery and Death of a Bachelorette delivers plenty of snickers and belly laughs.”
—Fresh Fiction “Jaine continues to entertain, Prozac provides insight from a kitty’s point of view (it’s all about ME.)”
—Kings River Life Magazine Laura Levine is a comedy writer whose television credits include The Bob Newhart Show, Laverne & Shirley, The Love Boat, The Jeffersons, Three’s Company, and Mary Hartman. Her work has been published in The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times. She lives in Los Angeles, and is currently working on the next Jaine Austen mystery. Readers can find her online at JaineAustenMysteries.com or LauraLevineMysteries.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Death of a Bachelorette is the 15th Jaine Austen Mystery and the series is as popular as ever. Backlist sales for the paperback editions of Levine’s novels are consistently strong. • Laura Levine is an award winning television comedy writer, who has written for some of the most celebrated TV comedy shows of all time. • Cozy readers and lovers of wit enjoy Laura Levine’s Jaine Austen mysteries, especially her snarky cat Prozac, who features prominently in each and every book. • Audio and large print rights have been sold for almost every book in the Jaine Austen Mystery series.
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MARKETING PLANS • Print and online advertising • Email marketing and features in Killer Cozies eNewsletter • Social media advertising and promotions • Cross-promotion with Death of a Neighborhood Scrooge (HC, 10/18)
MURDER AT THE PUPPY FEST The Melanie Travis Mystery Series Laurien Berenson Frolicking with dogs is Melanie Travis’s idea of heaven. So when she’s invited to be a “puppy wrangler” at a benefit for a local dog rescue, the last thing she expects is to be chasing after a tricky killer… As a busy mom and pedigree Poodle owner, Melanie has little time to spare. Still, she doesn’t mind helping out at Puppy Fest, an annual fundraiser to benefit Puppy Posse, a local dog rescue organization. Considering the venue—Belle Haven mansion, owned by wealthy philanthropist Leo Brody—it’s shaping up to be the can’t-miss charity event of the summer. Unfortunately, when Melanie’s breeding background lands her in the doghouse with Jane, Leo’s snappy daughter who runs the rescue, Melanie finds herself simultaneously managing Puppy Fest and the millionaire’s hopelessly fractious family. But once Puppy Fest kicks off, Leo is nowhere to be found—until Melanie discovers his current mistress crouching over his dead body. According to police, the father of nine’s severe nut allergy went into overdrive after he accidentally consumed a contaminated cookie. However, Libby, one of Leo’s children and a friend of Melanie’s Aunt Peg, believes someone deliberately put him down for good. And now, she’s begging a reluctant Melanie to unearth the secrets hidden by the Brody pack. But the closer Melanie gets to fetching answers, the higher the stakes become—and the more she realizes that she’s chasing a criminal who’s been groomed to win…
Praise for Murder at the Puppy Fest Category: Mystery ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0344-6 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: Versailles, KT eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-0343-9 SALES HISTORY Kensington Mass Market Unleashed 9/17 (978-1-4967-1512-8) Live and Let Growl 6/17 (978-1-4967-0340-8) Bark Before Christmas 10/16 (978-0-7582-8459-4) PUBLISHING HISTORY Kensington Hardcover 6/18 (978-1-4967-0342-2)
“Dive into this rollicking mystery investigating the death of a dog-loving philanthropist…bring this one on your summer vacation!”
—Modern Dog “The backstory detailing the conflicts between those involved in purebred dog shows and those supporting the adoption of rescue animals provides a fascinating frame for a well-constructed mystery hinging on jealousy and money…Berenson continues to keep her pet-centric series fresh and enjoyable.”
—Booklist “Berenson’s intriguing 20th Melanie Travis mystery… [is an] appealing picture of the dog-show world…Cozy fans who love dogs are in for a treat.”
—Publishers Weekly “It’s mutts vs. purebreds as Melanie Travis investigates the death of a dog-loving philanthropist…Worth the price of admission.”
—Kirkus Reviews Laurien Berenson is an Agatha and Macavity nominee, winner of the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award, and four-time winner of the Maxwell Award, presented by the Dog Writers Association of America. She and her husband live on a farm in Kentucky surrounded by dogs and horses. Readers can visit her website LaurienBerenson.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Murder at the Puppy Fest is the 20th installment in Laurien Berenson’s playful canine mystery series and popularity continues to build with each new release. • Laurien Berenson is an Agatha and Macavity nominee, winner of the RT Book Reviews Reviewers’ Choice Award, and a four-time winner of the Maxwell Award for fiction, presented by the Dog Writers Association of America. • The Melanie Travis series has long been one of the most popular animal-themed cozy series around, and fans always eagerly await each new installment. The fresh packaging with photographic covers featuring adorable dogs helps Berenson’s books stand out among other cozies. • The Melanie Travis Mysteries have been selections of the Doubleday Book Club, Mystery Guild, Rhapsody Book Club, Literary Guild and Book of the Month Club.
MARKETING PLANS • Print and online advertising • Email marketing and features in Killer Cozies eNewsletter • Giveaways and partnerships with dog lover groups • Social media advertising and promotions • Cross-promotion with Ruff Justice (Kensington HC, 7/18)
JUNE 2018 | Kensington Mass Market
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MURDER WITH CINNAMON SCONES The Daisy’s Tea Garden Mystery Series Karen Rose Smith Daisy Swanson, a recent widow and co-proprietor of Daisy’s Tea Room, must find a sweet toothed killer to clear her friend’s name when she is suspected of murdering her sleazy boyfriend, an adulterous art gallery owner, in the second cozy mystery in Karen Rose Smith’s Daisy’s Tea Garden Mystery series. As local merchants unite to attract tourists for a much-anticipated weekend quilting event, business is sure to spill over into eateries like Daisy’s Tea Garden. Gorgeous craftwork is hanging everywhere—but among the quilts, potholders, and placemats, one gallery owner is wrapped up in some dangerous affairs… Reese Masemer had been dating one of Daisy’s employees, Tessa, an artist, though their last interaction was as strained as a cup of loose leaf tea. Now Reese has been found dead near a covered bridge where Tessa’s been practicing her sketches. She’s the obvious suspect, but Daisy’s learning that there were some major secrets in Reese’s background, and several of his relationships were infused with resentment. To save Tessa, she’ll have to find out who’s tainted this quaint little town with murder…
Praise Karen Rose Smith’s Cozy Mysteries Category: Mystery ISBN13: 978-1-61773-962-0 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: Hanover, PA eBook ISBN: 978-1-61773-963-7 SALES HISTORY Kensington Mass Market Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes 1/18 (978-1-61773-960-6) Slay Bells Ring 11/17 (978-1-4967-0977-6) Shades of Wrath 12/16 (978-1-61773-774-9)
“Karen Rose Smith’s Staged to Death is a fascinating inside look at the art of home-staging— but did I mention it’s also an elegantly crafted murder mystery featuring an irresistible sleuth? Caprice De Luca is a designing woman with flair, whether she’s decorating a house or tracking down a killer!”
—Leslie Meier “Staged to Death is a cozy blend of murder and romance, featuring an engaging heroine who decorates houses, rescues stray animals and whips up a mean minestrone soup. A fun read— with recipes!”
—Laura Levine “The reader will want to be part of Caprice’s wonderful family with their delicious dinner and friendly infighting…a good read for both cozy and romance fans.”
—NY Journal of Books on Staged to Death “The ensemble cast is charming.”
—Library Journal on Staged to Death “Entertaining…the storyline is enjoyable.”
—RT Book Reviews on Deadly Décor Karen Rose Smith is the author of the Daisy Tea Garden Mysteries as well as the Caprice De Luca home-staging mysteries. Married to her college sweetheart, Karen has convinced her husband that felines can make purr-fect housemates. They share their home in the Susquehanna Valley of Pennsylvania with their three rescued cats. For more about Karen, please visit her website karenrosesmithmysteries.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Karen Rose Smith’s Daisy’s Tea Garden Mysteries appeal to fans of cozy mysteries, especially those who have an interest in tea shops and bakeries. Fans of quilting will also love this story, which revolves around a local “Quilt Lovers Weekend.” • Karen Rose Smith’s Caprice de Luca cozy series built her a solid following and received much acclaim. Drape Expectations was named Best Cozy Mystery of the Year by Suspense Magazine. Staged to Death was an Amazon eBook Bestseller in March 2015, and climbed to #1 on Amazon’s cozy mystery bestseller list. • The novel includes delicious recipes that readers can bake at home!
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MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Author appearances and promotions at select conventions • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach to outlets covering mystery books and baking • Offer baking themed giveaways to bloggers • Feature title in bimonthly Killer Cozies eNewsletter and promote through HobbyReads.com • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Early reviewer promotions through NetGalley and Goodreads • NetGalley placement and email campaign for early online reviews • Cross-promotion with Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes (Kensington MM, 1/18)
A PASSION FOR HAUNTED FASHION The Haunted Vintage Mystery Series Rose Pressey USA Today bestselling author Rose Pressey’s sixth Haunted Vintage Mystery features ghosts, a psychic cat, community theater and lots of style as murder takes center stage when Cookie Chanel, the owner of the chicest vintage clothing shop in her small Georgia town, moonlights as a costume designer for a local theater’s production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof! Folks say the Sugar Creek Theater is haunted. But that doesn’t scare off Cookie Chanel, owner of Georgia’s chicest vintage clothing store, It’s Vintage Y’All—especially since Cookie talks to the ghost of her grandmother every day through her cat Wind Song. Still, after she agrees to be in charge of costumes for a production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, she’s surprised to find the specter of a young woman in the theater, keeping watch over a trunk of 1950s dresses. And when Cookie’s best friend Heather is found standing over a stabbed actor, she has two mysteries to solve. This is not a dress rehearsal. A desperate killer is waiting in the wings. If Cookie doesn’t tread the boards lightly, it’ll be curtains for her as well…
Praise for the Haunted Vintage Mysteries “Pressey has already penned four humorous, extremely cool and thrilling books in this Haunted Vintage Mystery series, and each and every one of them is first-rate fun.”
—Suspense Magazine on If the Haunting Fits, Wear It Category: Mystery ISBN13: 978-1-4967-1464-0 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: Bardstown, KY eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-1465-7 SALES HISTORY Kensington Mass Market If the Haunting Fits, Wear It 7/17 (978-1-4967-0555-6) Haunted Is Always In Fashion 12/16 (978-1-4967-0553-2) Haunt Couture and Ghosts Galore 11/15 (978-1-61773-253-9)
“Appealing protagonist who is as sweet as a Southern accent.”
—Library Journal on If You’ve Got It, Haunt It “Rose Pressey’s books are fun!”
—Janet Evanovich Rose Pressey is a USA Today bestselling author. She enjoys writing quirky and fun novels with a paranormal twist. Her Haunted Vintage Mystery series includes If You’ve Got It, Haunt It; All Dressed Up and No Place to Haunt; Haunt Couture and Ghosts Galore; Haunted Is Always in Fashion; and If the Haunting Fits, Wear It. When she’s not writing about ghosts and other supernatural creatures, she loves eating cupcakes with sprinkles, reading, spending time with family, and listening to oldies from the fifties. Rose lives near Louisville, Kentucky, with her husband, son, and three sassy Chihuahuas. Visit her online at rosepressey.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Includes fun elements that cozy readers love, including ghosts, a supernatural cat and wonderful vintage clothing descriptions. A Passion for Haunted Fashion also includes vintage shopping tips! • Cozy mysteries with a Southern setting, such as Joan Hess’ Claire Malloy series, draw in readers across the country. • Ghosts are a popular element in a number of bestselling series, such as Nancy Atherton’s Aunt Dimity mysteries and Shirley Rousseau Murphy’s Lee Fontana mysteries. • Pressey’s books have hit the USA Today, Barnes & Noble Top 50, Amazon Top 150, and Ingram bestseller lists.
MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Email marketing, feature in Killer Cozies eNewsletter and HobbyReads.com • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • NetGalley placement and email campaign for early online reviews
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GROUNDS FOR REMORSE The Tallie Graver Mystery Series Misty Simon Ex-socialite, owner of a cleaning business, and employee of her family’s funeral home, Tallie Graver must turn detective when her best friend is suspected of murder after unwittingly becoming part of a love triangle in the second novel of Misty Simon’s Tallie Graver Mystery series—perfect for readers of Janet Evanovich and Stephanie Bond. Best friends Tallie Graver and Gina Laudermilch both seem to spend a lot of time around urns. For Tallie, they’re part and parcel of the family business, Graver’s Funeral Home. Even though she’s traded ashes for dusting with her own cleaning business, she still works part-time for her folks and lives above the funeral parlor. For Gina, they’re the vessels that contain her heavenly brew at her coffee shop, Bean There, Done That. And both women are learning that owning a business can make finding time for romance challenging. But when Gina’s new beau turns out to have a wife, who barges into the coffee shop to take him home, she can’t contain her bitterness and loudly threatens to poison his cup or boil him in vat of coffee. So when Mr. Wrong turns up dead at the bottom of a staircase inside Gina’s locked home, she finds herself at the top of the police’s suspect list. Tallie needs to sweep in to save her friend. But she’ll need to watch her step, or she may go from being a funeral home employee to becoming their next client…
Praise for Cremains of the Day Category: Mystery ISBN13: 978-1-4967-1223-3 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: Mechanicsburg, PA eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-1224-0 SALES HISTORY Kensington MM Creamains of the Day 11/17 (978-1-4967-1221-9)
“You’ll be cheering as the clues pile up in this creative cozy mystery.”
—New York Times bestseller Lynn Cahoon “Simon kicks off a new series that combines a bit of humor and romance with a heroine who knows no boundaries while searching for the truth that will keep her out of jail.”
—Kirkus Reviews Misty Simon is the author of the Tallie Graver Mystery series. She loves a good story and decided one day that she would try her hand at it. Eventually she got it right. There’s nothing better in the world than making someone laugh, and she hopes everyone at least snickers in the right places when reading her books. She lives with her husband, daughter and three insane dogs in Central Pennsylvania where she is hard at work on her next novel or three. Visit Misty online at MistySimon.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The second installment in Misty Simon’s cozy mystery series featuring Tallie Graver, who lives above her family’s funeral parlor and runs a cleaning company when she isn’t solving crimes. • Readers who enjoy mysteries with a touch of sass by authors such as Janet Evanovich and Stephanie Bond will love Misty Simon’s writing. • Misty Simon is a member of Sisters in Crime and three chapters within RWA —Kiss of Death, Maryland Romance Writers and Central Pennsylvonia Romance Writers.
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MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Author appearances and promotions at select conventions • Regional author events • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach • Email marketing and features via Killer Cozies eNewsletter and HobbyReads.com • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Early reviewer promotions through NetGalley and Goodreads • Cross-promotion with Cremains of the Day (Kensington MM, 11/17)
CONFESSIONS OF A RED HERRING The Red Herring Mystery Series Dana Dratch Veteran journalist Dana Dratch makes her fiction debut with the first in a light-hearted, witty cozy mystery series featuring ginger-haired reporter Alex Vlodnachek and her delightful rescue dog, Lucy. In this series opener, Alex must clear her name after her psychopath of a boss is stabbed and a few creative co-workers decide to cast her as “Vlod the Impaler.” Alex Vlodnachek has been a reporter for 12 years, a P.R. rep for three months, and a murder suspect for all of 24 hours. When her agency’s double-dealing CEO is stabbed, scheming co-workers cast the new redhead as a compelling red herring. The story is media catnip—especially her salacious nickname: Vlod the Impaler. Even Alex has to admit she looks guilty. Out of a job and under suspicion, Alex is running low on cash, when she’s visited by a second disaster: her family. Soon her tiny bungalow is bursting with her nearest and not-so-dearest. To keep herself out of jail—and save what’s left of her sanity—Alex returns to her reporting roots. She goes undercover to reclaim her life, break the story, and unmask a murderer. Pretty much in that order. What she doesn’t know: The killer also has a to-do list. And Alex is on it. Category: Mystery ISBN13: 978-1-4967-1656-9 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 368 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 23-32 Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Roswell, GA eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-1657-6
Dana Dratch, like her series heroine, comes from a newspaper background, drinks coffee by the gallon, and makes her living as a freelance writer. Unlike Alex, she’s never been accused of killing anyone. She has a B.A. in English and writing from Oglethorpe University and lives in Georgia. You can learn more about her mysteries at ConfessionsofaRedHerring.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Dana Dratch, like her series protagonist, is a journalist and freelance writer with a passion for coffee. Her ability to draw from her own professional experiences gives an extra depth and authenticity to the character of Alex. • Fast-paced, frothy and funny, this cozy mystery series has a touch of ChickLit sensibility. They are escapist reads perfect for the beach or vacation. • Dog lovers will adore Lucy, the heroine’s rescue dog and sidekick. • With a series sleuth who calls herself a “strawberry blonde, heavy on the strawberry,” the Red Herring Mystery series will have special appeal to redheads.
MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Email marketing and features via Killer Cozies eNewsletter and HobbyReads.com • Kensington Fresh Voices and New Series marketing campaigns • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Regional author events
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HER SWEETEST REVENGE 2 The Her Sweetest Revenge Series Saundra For fans of Kiki Swinson’s Wifey series, the second novel in Saundra’s urban lit trilogy is a gritty tale of a young woman desperate for payback—no matter what the cost. Now available in mass market! All Mya wants is a normal life, but that means convincing her husband, Hood, to walk away from the hustle. Easier said than done when dealing drugs has always been his bread and butter—and he’s just teamed up with a new crew on a deal that will set them up for life… Hard as she tries, Mya can’t ignore the dread she feels. And when her fears come true, Hood will have to choose between their marriage and the game—if he can survive long enough. Because Mya knows the street never tires of bloodshed…
Praise for the Her Sweetest Revenge series “Saundra should be applauded…Enthusiasts of the series will love revisiting Mya.”
—Library Journal on Her Sweetest Revenge 3
Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978-1-61773-983-5 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: IN eBook ISBN: 978-1-61773-982-8 SALES HISTORY Dafina Mass Market Her Sweetest Revenge 1/18 (978-1-61773-979-8) PUBLISHING HISTORY Dafina Trade Paperback 11/15 (978-1-61773-981-1)
“Hidden grudges and new betrayals keep the Bedford family on its toes more than ever this go-around. And unexpected chain of events make Her Sweetest Revenge 3 even more suspenseful. Saundra continues to flawlessly portray the dog-eat-dog code that Detroit goes by. The ending to this story is unpredictable and makes for the perfect ending to this seemingly never-ending roller-coaster ride.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars for Her Sweetest Revenge 3 “Marked with authentic street slang and alarming danger, this fast-moving story will appeal to all urban fiction audiences.”
—Library Journal on Her Sweetest Revenge “An entertaining and drama-filled story.”
—RT Book Reviews on Her Sweetest Revenge Saundra grew up in Cleveland, Mississippi, and now resides in Indiana with her husband and children. She started writing screenplays at the age of twelve, and as an adult, her need to create intensified. Saundra self-published her first novella, Owning Up, before being discovered by Delphine Publications. She is currently working on her next project. Connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @AuthorSaundra.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The mass market editions of all three books in Saundra’s urban lit series are being released over the course of one year (Her Sweetest Revenge in 1/18, Her Sweetest Revenge 2 in 6/18, Her Sweetest Revenge 3 in 12/18). • Saundra writes in the gritty, action-packed vein of Kiki Swinson, Wahida Clark, and Ashley & JaQuavis. • Originally published by Delphine Publications, rights to Saundra’s Her Sweetest Revenge trilogy were acquired by Kensington in order to introduce her to a wider mainstream audience. • Book club rights to Her Sweetest Revenge were sold to Black Expressions.
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MARKETING PLANS • Online advertising • Social media advertising and promotions • Outreach to crime/suspense fans in addition to readers of street lit • Outreach to African American book clubs • Cross-promotion with Hustle Hard (Dafina TP, 7/18) and If It Ain’t About the Money (Dafina TP, 2/18)
TOUCHED BY YOU The Wellspring Series Elle Wright The Wells siblings have it all. Unimaginable luxury. Longstanding wealth. A powerful family empire that controls the town of Wellspring, Michigan. But three heirs are done— with all of it. Now one by one, these very different siblings are seizing control of their lives…and in the first installment of Elle Wright’s new series, Wellspring heiress Brooklyn Wells is ready to walk away from everything in the name of love. Brooklyn Wells has fought her dominating father, CEO Parker Wells, every step of the way. Instead of taking her appointed place in the boardroom, she’s a social worker. Instead of living for diamonds and designer gowns, she helps her community’s poor and lost. And now she’s falling hard for the troubled newcomer who saved her life—and holds dangerous secrets… For Carter Marshall, Wellspring offers a chance to put tragedy behind him and start again. Caring too much is not in the plan—until the irrepressible Brooklyn teases him to live once more…and recklessly lose himself in passion. But Parker Wells has a major deal riding on his daughter’s arranged marriage. And he won’t stop at using Brooklyn and Carter’s pasts to drive them apart. As they fight scandal, betrayal, and their own vulnerabilities, will the fire between them burn even hotter—or flame out for good?
Praise for Elle Wright’s Romances Category: Contemporary Romance ISBN13: 978-1-4967-1600-2 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: Ann Arbor, MI eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-1601-9
“What an emotional journey! Elle Wright’s debut release will hit the right chord for romance readers. From the first few pages, drama unfolds and maintains a steady pace that keeps any sagging bits out of sight. The launch of this new series-Edge of Scandal-starts with a strong, compelling introduction of family and friends. Through Wright’s craft, we see the characters at their best and at their worst. As a result, tension and conflict intertwine to test the boundaries and stamina of the hero and heroine, providing us with rich content to devour…we eagerly await the next installment.”
—USA Today on The Forbidden Man “4 stars! Scorcher! An emotional story that causes one to evaluate just how much one’s past experiences should color one’s present. The portrayal of the heroine’s huge struggle with allowing anyone to get close to her and the hero’s patience and support are outstanding.”
—RT Book Reviews on His All Night “Scandal never read so good! Elle Wright wraps passion, desire and taboo into a delicious read.”
—Cheris Hodges on The Forbidden Man “Drama galore!”
—Lutishia Lovely, National bestselling author on The Forbidden Man There was never a time when Elle Wright wasn’t about to start a book, wasn’t already deep in a book—or had just finished one. She grew up believing in the importance of reading, and became a lover of all things romance when her mother gave her Indigo by Beverly Jenkins. A Michigan native, she lives near Ann Arbor with her family. Connect with Elle online at ElleWright.com, Facebook ElleWrightAuthor, Twitter @LWrightAuthor, Instagram: @lrwrightauthor.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Elle Wright’s sexy contemporary romance novels have been previously published by Grand Central’s Forever romance imprint. This is her first book with Kensington. • Will appeal to fans of Brenda Jackson and Nioba Bryant with its contemporary setting and steamy romance. • The Wellspring Series is set in a fictional town close to Grand Rapids and is similar to the many factory towns in Michigan that were created to support the automotive industry.
MARKETING PLANS • Print and online advertising • Kensington New Series marketing campaign • Blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach • Email and eNewsletter marketing • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads and NetGalley • Social media advertising and promotions • Regional author events and promotion at select conventions • Cross-promotion with Enticed By You (Dafina MM, 9/18)
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THE LIST J.A. Konrath After the internationally bestselling success of J.A. Konrath’s self-publishing eBook career—selling over 200,000 copies of The List alone—Kensington brings his Kilbourn Collective masterpieces to print for the first time ever! Infusing the story with his trademark suspense, dark humor, and realistic sci-fi, Konrath writes a creepy and tantalizing techno-thriller about ten people being hunted not for who they are, but for what they are… They are ten strangers with one thing in common: A mysterious tattoo on the bottom of their feet. None of them know how it got there or what it means. One of them is a homicide cop who’s determined to find out. All of them are marked for death—because they’re next on… The List
Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978-0-7860-4274-6 U.S./Canadian Price: $9.99/$10.99 Rights: US, CAN, OM Pages: 352 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 7 1/2 Spine Size: 27/32 Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Schaumburg, IL
The explosive thriller from bestselling author J.A. Konrath, The List takes you deep inside a top-secret techno-conspiracy that’s too shocking to comprehend, too insidious to detect, and far too powerful to stop…
Praise for J.A Konrath’s Thrillers “Excellent.”
—Lee Child “Unrelenting.”
—James Rollins “Constant thrills and chills.”
—Heather Graham “Konrath is one of the greatest thriller writers alive.”
—Blake Crouch, bestselling author of Wayward Pines “Konrath is so good, he makes other novelists jealous—and count me as one of them.”
—Tess Gerritsen
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KEY SELLING POINTS
MARKETING PLANS
• With the May 28, 2018 release of The List, Kensington and indie-publishing royalty J.A. Konrath launch a publishing partnership, bringing three of his Kilborn Collective thrillers to print for the first time. The mass market paperback publication of The List will be followed in December 2018 by Origin and in May 2019 by Endurance. All three books are part of a collective, but each are standalone horror and techno-thriller novels infused with Konrath’s trademark suspense, incredible action, dark humor and realistic science fiction. • Since its original release as a self-published eBook in 2009 under the name Jack Kilborn, The List has sold over 200,000 eBook copies and received nearly 1,000 Amazon reviews. When it is released in mass market by Kensington, it will become available in bookstores for the first time. • Konrath is a tremendously popular and well-connected author. He has numerous quotes from bestselling authors, attends industry events, and runs the popular Newbie Guide to Publishing blog, which boasts several million hits per year. • He has sold more than two million books in twenty countries. He’s written over thirty novels and over a hundred short stories in the mystery, thriller, horror, and sci-fi genres. • Known for combining incredible action, hair-raising scares, and big laughs, Konrath has received over 10,000 Amazon reviews for his work, averaging 4.2 stars out of 5. • He’s twice won the Love is Murder Award for best thriller, and has also won the Derringer Award and the Ellery Queen Readers Choice Award, and has been nominated for many others including the Anthony, Macavity, and Gumshoe. • Konrath has been featured in Forbes, Entertainment Weekly, Newsweek, Playboy, USA Today, Time, Woman’s World, the LA Times, and the New York Times among many other periodicals. He also blogs for the Huffington Post.
• Print, online, and podcast advertising • Advance trade advertising and bookstore outreach • Internet radio advertising on streaming networks • Select author events, including guest of honor at Killer Nashville 2018 • Promotion at 2018 conferences, festivals, and fan conventions • Email marketing via Kensington newsletters, Goodreads, and other partners • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Publicity outreach for reviews, interviews, roundups, and feature coverage
J.A. Konrath, the #1 Amazon bestselling author of over 30 novels and one hundred stories, has sold more than two million books in twenty countries. A regular on the Amazon top 100 list, he’s twice won the Love is Murder Award for best thriller, and has also won the Derringer Award, and the Ellery Queen Readers Choice Award, and has been nominated for many others including the Anthony, Macavity, and Gumshoe. Konrath edited the collection These Guns for Hire, and his fiction has appeared in dozens of magazines and anthologies including Thriller edited by James Patterson, and Wolfsbane & Mistletoe edited by Charlaine Harris (True Blood). He’s considered a pioneer in self-publishing. His blog, A Newbie’s Guide to Publishing, gets several million hits per year. He also blogs for the Huffington Post. Find out more at jakonrath.com. © Maria Konrath
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HAWKE’S WAR A Sonny Hawke Thriller Reavis Z. Wortham With its unique West Texas setting and a modern-day hero who’s more than capable of delivering old-fashioned justice, the second action-packed contemporary thriller by acclaimed author Reavis Z. Wortham pits Texas Ranger Sonny Hawke against a Mexican cartel set on invading the U.S. with drug and slave trade. The serene beauty of West Texas’ Big Bend National Park is shattered when four hikers are brutally ambushed by a sniper. Only one survives to report the murders. When investigators come up with nothing, they’re left wondering if this is a single incident—or the beginning of a rampage. One week later, Texas Ranger Sonny Hawke drives his 3500 Dodge Dually into the park, determined to unearth the truth… Before he knows it, he’s in the same sniper’s crosshairs. The drug and human smuggling cartel known as the Coyotes Rabiosos—Rabid Coyotes—have lured him to remote backcountry, looking for payback for an old grudge. Wounded and stranded in the harsh desert terrain, hunted, and outnumbered, Sonny is about to become the target of an even more dangerous enemy—one whose thirst for revenge could incite an international conflict far beyond the U.S.-Mexican border…
Praise for Reavis Z. Wortham and Hawke’s Prey “Think: Elmore Leonard meets James Lee Burke.”
—Jeffery Deaver “The most riveting thriller all year!” Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978-0-7860-4178-7 U.S./Canadian Price: $9.99/$10.99 Rights: World Pages: 320 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 7 1/2 Spine Size: 25/3 Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Frisco, TX eBook ISBN: 978-0-7860-4179-4 SALES HISTORY Pinnacle Mass Market Hawke’s Prey 7/17 (978-0-7860-4176-3)
—John Gilstrap, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author “Reavis Z. Wortham is the real thing: a literary voice that’s gut-bucket Americana delivered with a warm and knowing Texas twang.”
—C.J. Box, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Paradise Valley “An intuitive, creative synthesis of contemporary politics and policy into an original plot… Wortham writes excellent action sequences and knows how to ratchet tension…With pitch-perfect West-Texas flavor, Wortham paints a complex picture of Ballard, providing good backstories for his large cast of characters.”
—Lone Star Literary Life Reavis Z. Wortham is the award-winning author of the Sonny Hawke Thrillers and the Red River Mystery series, including Unraveled, The Right Side of Wrong and The Rock Hole, winner of the Benjamin Franklin Award. A member of Mystery Writers of America, the Writers’ League of Texas, the International Association of Crime Writers, and International Thriller Writers, he writes a syndicated weekly outdoor column for numerous Texas newspapers, covering everything from fishing to deer hunting. He lives in northeast Texas with his wife. Please visit him on Facebook or at his website reaviszwortham.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS
MARKETING PLANS
• Appealing to fans of C.J. Box, Ace Atkins, and Craig Johnson, the Sonny Hawke series is packed with action and has been described as a cross between Lonesome Dove and Die Hard. While contemporary thrillers featuring Texas Rangers are always popular, Wortham’s series stands out with its unique and rugged West Texas setting. • Wortham is a member of Mystery Writers of America, the Writers’ League of Texas, International Association of Crime Writers, and International Thriller Writers. He is also a member of the Texas Outdoor Writers Association. • Wortham writes weekly newspaper columns that run in Country World, The Paris News and The Rockport Pilot. He is also the Editor for Texas Fish and Game magazine. • The Rock Hole won the Benjamin Franklin Award presented by the Independent Book Publishers Association. • Wortham is the 2018 Magna Cum Murder Guest of Honor.
• Advance reading copies • Author events in Texas and appearances at select conferences and conventions • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Print and online advertising • Social media advertising and promotions • Email and eNewsletter marketing
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DYING SCREAM Mary Burton A beautiful young widow is stalked by a ruthless psychopath in bestselling author Mary Burton’s tensely thrilling novel of romantic suspense—now stunningly repackaged for readers who might have missed it the first time around. The killing just won’t stop as a ruthless psychopath revisits his greatest obsession—but this time, a Richmond, Virginia, homicide detective is determined to stop him in his bloody tracks… An aspiring artist. A high-school senior. A stripper. Three missing women with only one thing in common—wealthy Craig Thornton knew them all. For that, they paid the ultimate price. When Craig’s widow, Adrianna, begins to receive cards and flowers from her late husband, she assumes it’s someone’s cruel joke. Then grisly remains are found on the Thornton estate. Detective Gage Hudson believes the bodies are linked to Craig. But the biggest shocks are yet to come. A psychopath has resumed his work, each death a prelude to his most cherished target. The only way to stop him is to uncover a family’s dark past—and a twisted love someone will kill for, again and again…
Praise for Mary Burton “A twisted tale…I couldn’t put it down!”
—#1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson on Dying Scream “Burton’s latest romantic suspense will have readers sleeping with the lights on…the terrifying viewpoint of the killer, adds tension to this well-paced thriller with a gloss of romance.” Category: Romantic Suspense ISBN13: 978-0-7860-4226-5 U.S./Canadian Price: $9.99/$10.99 Rights: World Pages: 400 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 7 1/2 Spine Size: 32/32 Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Richmond, VA eBook ISBN: 978-0-7860-4228-9 SALES HISTORY Pinnacle Mass Market The Seventh Victim 2/18 (978-0-7860-4225-8) Merciless 10/17 (978-0-7860-4111-4) I’m Watching You 5/17 (978-0-7860-4080-3)
—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW for Before She Dies “An excellent thriller, as well as a blooming romance, the author does a wonderful job of drawing readers in with the rapid pace and plot that include exciting and interesting back stories on all the victims. This is really a very twisted saga that readers will find unbelievably hard to put down!”
—Suspense Magazine on The Seventh Victim “Lots of delicious trails and tidbits of information to stir the inner-detective to life.”
—USAToday.com on Before She Dies Mary Burton is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of suspense novels including No Escape, You’re Not Safe, Merciless and Dead Ringer. She is a Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award finalist, a Romance Writers of America’s RITA Award finalist and an RT Book Reviews ’ Critics Choice Award nominee. A Virginia native, she is a graduate of the Henrico County Citizens Police Academy, the Richmond FBI Citizen’s Academy, and the Sisters in Crime’s Forensic University program. Readers can find her online at MaryBurton.com.
PUBLISHING HISTORY Zebra Mass Market 8/12 (978-1-4201-2908-3) 12/09 (978-1-4201-0028-0)
KEY SELLING POINTS • Mary Burton’s books have been published in five languages. Her romantic suspense novels written for Kensington were frequent selections of the Doubleday Book Club, the Literary Guild, Mystery Guild, Rhapsody Book Club and Book of the Month Club 2. • Mary Burton is a member of International Thriller Writers, Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, Novelists, Inc., and Romance Writers of America. • Burton is a Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award finalist, a Romance Writers of America’s RITA Award finalist, and an RT Book Reviews’ Critics Choice Award nominee. • Mary Burton’s romantic suspense novels appeal to fans of Tess Gerritsen, Kathy Reichs and Karin Slaughter.
MARKETING PLANS • Online advertising • Social media advertising and promotion • Email and eNewsletter marketing • Author appearances and promotion at select conventions • Cross-promotion with The Seventh Victim (Pinnacle MM, 2/18) and Dead Ringer (Pinnacle MM, 9/18)
JUNE 2018 | Pinnacle Premium Mass Market
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THE DEVIL TO PAY The Kerrigans A Texas Dynasty Series William W. Johnstone; J.A. Johnstone An act of charity gets repaid in bullets with this fifth installment in the nationally bestselling The Kerrigans series, featuring Kate Kerrigan, the tough-as-nails matriarch of a pioneer family that helped tame the Texas Frontier. It begins with a simple act of kindness—and ends in a shocking night of violence. A homeless family shows up on Kate Kerrigan’s doorstep, seeking refuge from a vengeful rancher’s wrath. Seeing their desperation—and fear—the West Texas matriarch welcomes the family into her home. But her charity turns out to be an invitation to disaster. First, the rancher and his henchmen come gunning for her houseguests. They break into Kate’s mansion. They shoot her butler, brutalize her staff, and try to force themselves on Kate. Then the real slaughter begins. When the smoke clears, Kate vows to send these murderous bastards straight to hell. Even if she has to dance with the devil himself…
William W. Johnstone. Keeping the West Wild. William W. Johnstone is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over three hundred 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. Category: Western ISBN13: 978-0-7860-4048-3 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: Murfreesboro, TN eBook ISBN: 978-0-7860-4049-0
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, I am telling you now: 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 Last Mountain Man.
SALES HISTORY Pinnacle Mass Market Journey Into Violence 8/16 (978-0-7860-3583-0) The Lawless 8/15 (978-0-7860-3581-6) The Kerrigans: A Texas Dynasty 2/14 (978-0-7860-3372-0)
KEY SELLING POINTS • The Kerrigans series debuted in 2015 with back-to-back releases of books 1 and 2, followed by one new release each year. The Devil to Pay is the 5th book in the series. • Every installment in The Kerrigans has spent multiple weeks on the Publishers Weekly bestseller list, and each new release sees significant growth in popularity and sales. The previous Kerrigans novel, Hate Thy Neighbor (2017), marked the series’ debut on the USA Today bestseller list. • With the female protagonist of Kate Kerrigan, the matriarch of a pioneer family, this series has the most crossover appeal among both male and female readers than any other Johnstone series.
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EVIL NEVER SLEEPS A Will Tanner Western Series William W. Johnstone; J.A. Johnstone Legendary Western writers, William W. Johnstone, and J.A. Johnstone, continue the blockbuster saga of Will Tanner, a young man who thanks to his trigger finger, finds himself made a Deputy U.S. Marshall in the heart of Oklahoma Territory. He’s the most notorious cattle rustler in all of Texas. His name—Jebediah Cotton—strikes fear into the hearts of every rancher in the territory. So it’s more than a little strange that someone would shoot Cotton’s youngest son in the back. Whoever did it is either a coward, a fool, or a crazy man. Whoever did it must die. Even if he’s a U.S. deputy marshal named Will Tanner… So begins not one, but two of the deadliest manhunts in frontier history. As Will Tanner sets off into Oklahoma Territory in pursuit of godless bank robber named Parson McCoy, Jebediah Cotton sends his five remaining sons and cold-blooded brother-in-law after him. Will has no idea he’s being stalked. But when there are this many players in the game, a U.S. deputy marshal has two choices: kill them all or die trying…
Johnstone Country. Frontier Spirit Lives Here.
Praise for the novels of William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone “When I die, I want my bag of tobacco and a WW Johnstone western in the casket with me.” Category: Western ISBN13: 978-0-7860-4215-9 U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 304 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Murfreesboro, TN eBook ISBN: 978-0-7860-4216-6 SALES HISTORY Pinnacle Mass Market Powder Burn 6/17 (978-0-7860-4042-1) Stranger in Town 11/16 (978-0-7860-3931-9) Will Tanner: U.S. Deputy Marshal 6/16 (978-0-7860-3799-5)
—Don Lynch, Clinton TN William W. Johnstone is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over three hundred 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, I am telling you now: 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 Last Mountain Man.
KEY SELLING POINTS • This is the fourth in the Will Tanner, Deputy US Marshall series. • The first Will Tanner books were two of Johnstone’s biggest sellers in 2016, each hitting the USA Today Bestseller list, and spending a combined 10 weeks on the Publishers Weekly list. The third Will Tanner book, A Stranger in Town (2017) was a Publishers Weekly and USA Today bestseller. • Johnstone has had more books on the Publishers Weekly bestseller list than any other author for the past three years in a row, beating out Nora Roberts and James Patterson. His 16 bestsellers in 2016 spent 64 weeks on the list and in 2015 he had 18 titles spend 52 weeks on the list. • There are over 30 million Johnstone books in print.
MARKETING PLANS • Print and online advertising • Internet radio advertising on streaming networks • Promotions at conventions and outdoor sporting shows • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content and shareable images • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions • Cross-promotion via yearlong Johnstone campaign
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DEAD AND BURIED A Wilkie John Western Tim Bryant Acclaimed Texas author, Tim Bryant, puts an original spin on classic shoot-‘em-up Western with the second installment in his gritty, violent and darkly humorous frontier epic featuring Wilkie John Liquorish, an outlaw as unusual as his name. Wilkie John Liquorish may be a young man, but he’s no greenhorn. So far in his short, hard life, he’s dug graves, driven cattle, and nearly dangled from the end of a hangman’s noose—no thanks to his ungentlemanly enemy, Gentleman Jack Delaney. Now Wilkie’s been newly deputized as a Texas Ranger—and the real fun begins… At Fort Concho, Wilkie John receives word that a bounty hunter is tracking the notorious outlaw known as Phantom Bill. Wilkie John has every reason to join the party: duty, honor, redemption, maybe even fortune and fame. But he has one reason to be wary: the bounty hunter is Gentleman Jack. He tried to kill Wilkie John once. This time, he might succeed…
Praise for Tim Bryant “If you appreciate a good story and good writing, grab anything Tim Bryant writes and prepare to be hooked and fully entertained.”
—Joe R. Lansdale Category: Western ISBN13: 978-0-7860-4231-9 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: Nacogdoches, TX eBook ISBN: 978-0-7860-4232-6
“Bryant’s style is more than refreshing…he puts you at the side of the protagonist and in the middle of the action.”
—Lurid-lit.com on Dutch Curridge Tim Bryant is the author of fast-paced, dark, violent Westerns. He has been named a Top 5 Texas Author by BookPeople (Austin, Texas) and manages an independent bookstore in Nacogdoches. He also writes, records and performs music, having released several CDs of original music as a solo artist and with his band, Rise And Run. Tim considers New Orleans his second home, but he lives with his wife and two children in Nacogdoches, Texas. For more information about Tim Bryant, please visit TimBryantBooks.com.
SALES HISTORY Pinnacle Mass Market World of Hurt 12/17 (978-0-7860-4229-6)
KEY SELLING POINTS • Tim Bryant was named one of the Top Five Texas Authors of 2014 by Bookpeople, Austin. • An acclaimed author of thrillers and Westerns, Bryant was featured alongside such blockbuster authors as Neil Gaiman, Charlaine Harris and Anne Perry in the anthology Impossible Monsters. • The manager of an independent bookstore in Nacogdoches, Texas, Tim has many regional connections and will be touring Texas. • He also writes, records and performs music, having released several CDs of original music as a solo artist and with his band, Rise And Run.
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MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Select author events throughout Texas • Regional bookseller advertising and ARC mailings • Publicity campaign with particular focus on Texas media • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups and interview coverage • Cross-promotion with World of Hurt (Pinnacle MM, 12/17)
THE BIG HEIST Anthony M. DeStefano The facts behind the biggest heist in American history—the crime that inspired the movie Goodfellas—always remained buried behind speculation, secondhand accounts, and mafia legend…until now. This definitive book—the only one based on the firsthand account of the heist’s sole survivor—by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anthony DeStefano is available in paperback just in time for the 40th anniversary of the Lufthansa heist. One of the biggest scores in Mafia history, the Lufthansa Airlines heist of 1978, has become the stuff of Mafia legend—and a decades-long investigation that continues to this day. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Anthony DeStefano sheds new light on this legendary unsolved case using recent evidence from the 2015 trial of eighty-year-old Mafia don Vincent Asaro, who speaks out for the first time on his role in the fateful Lufthansa heist. This blistering account takes you behind the headlines and inside the ranks of America’s infamous crime families—with never-before-told stories, late-breaking news, and bombshell revelations. An invaluable addition to any crime library, this is the most thorough, up-to-date account of the Lufthansa heist. Pulitzer-Prize winner Anthony DeStefano draws from his years of experience reporting on the mob for New York Newsday—as well as his firsthand coverage of the Asaro indictment and attendance at the trial—to expose the all-too-human heart of organized crime in America. The Big Heist is thrilling, shocking, and impossible to put down.
Praise for Pulitzer Prize–Winning Author Anthony M. DeStefano and The Big Heist “Terrific. He finally gives us a fitting end to the murderous and fabled story of the 1978 Lufthansa heist.” Category: True Crime ISBN13: 978-0-7860-4082-7 U.S./Canadian Price: $9.99/$10.99 Rights: US, CAN, OM Pages: 352 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 7 1/2 Spine Size: 27/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Northern New Jersey eBook ISBN: 978-0-7860-4083-4 SALES HISTORY Kensington Mass Market Mob Killer 6/11 (978-0-7860-2415-1) Kensington Trade Paperback King of the Godfathers 6/8 (978-0-8065-2874-8) PUBLISHING HISTORY Citadel Hardcover 7/17 (978-0-8065-3830-3)
—Nicholas Pileggi “Readers are in capable hands. DeStefano knows gangsters and mob history…for those who stop to watch Ray Liotta’s star-making Henry Hill and whose copy of Nicholas Pileggi’s “wiseguy” is dog-eared, DeStefano’s book is a welcome addition to the cult of this heist.”
—The Sunday Star Ledger “A must-purchase for extensive true crime collections.”
—Library Journal “DeStefano is a master at cutting through the secrecy of the Mafia hierarchy.”
—Publishers Weekly Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anthony M. DeStefano has covered organized crime for over three decades, including the crime beat for New York Newsday for the past twenty years. His books on organized crime include Gangland New York, King of the Godfathers, Mob Killer, and Vinny Gorgeous among others. He lives in New Jersey. Please visit him online at TonyDeStefano.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS • December 11, 2018 is the 40th anniversary of the Lufthansa Heist. • The Big Heist is the only complete history of one of American history’s biggest and most famous robberies that’s based on the first hand account of its sole surviving participant, Vincent Asaro. When he was acquitted in 2015, Asaro agreed to at last reveal everything to one journalist—the author of this book. • Following a decade long investigation into the crime, this book reveals never-before known information about the heist that has since become mafia legend, including who was involved, how they pulled it off, and what really happened to the almost six million in cash and jewels they stole from JFK Airport. • Additional bombshells in this book include the shocking discovery of human bones in a Queens home belonging to a relative of Jimmy Burke; the eye-opening testimony of gangsters-turned-informants Salvatore Vitale and Gaspar Valenti—and what it reveals about the Mafia code of silence known as Omerta; plus disturbing claims about how some members of the NYPD leaked information to mobster Jimmy Burke and may have helped hide evidence of a mob murder victim’s demise.
MARKETING PLANS • Print and online advertising • Publicity outreach for Lufthansa Heist 40th Anniversary coverage • Select author events • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotion • Social media advertising and promotion • Cross-promotion with Top Hoodlum (Citadel HC, 7/18)
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GIRLS FROM DA HOOD 12 The Girls from Da Hood Series Treasure Hernandez; Katt; Paradise Gomez The Girls from Da Hood series is back with a brand‑new installment! Urban Books’ popular Girls from Da Hood series continues its gritty street drama in this twelfth installment, featuring urban fiction superstar Treasure Hernandez and rising stars Katt and Paradise Gomez. SHORT STACKS by Treasure Hernandez Honey has been working them streets for El-Jihad, selling his wares and keeping up her end of the bargain. He warned it was “three strikes and you’re out,” and she has already come up short twice. Now Honey and her goons meet up with DeAngelo, who refuses to pay back his loan. If she can’t come up with El-Jihad’s money within days, it will be her head on a platter. STREET LIFE JOHNNY’S IN LOVE by Katt Strawberry has been a rather lucrative ho for Larry “Sir” Smalls; however, she’s been at it for a minute, and it is starting to have an effect on her mind and body. When she meets up with an old high school friend, Sir beats her nearly to death. Her friend rescues her, but will Sir let her go without a fight?
Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978‑1‑62286‑693‑9 U.S./Canadian Price: $6.99/$7.99 Rights: World Pages: 304 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 23/32 Pack: 48 Authors’ Residences: Atlanta, GA (Hernandez)
PAYBACK by Paradise Gomez Jackie spent fifteen years in the state pen for stabbing the fool that had the audacity to put his hands on her. Now she’s home, trying to turn her life around, but it’s hard to get a job as a violent ex-con. Her aunt, the powerful queen of a drug cartel, turns up and takes her in. Soon, an all-out war breaks out between the aunt and the fool who put her in prison. Will Jackie resort to the same violence that got her locked up? 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. Katt is a former prostitute turned bookworm and author. She was discovered by New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber and has been touted along with authors Brick and Storm as one of the industry’s rising stars. Paradise Gomez is currently incarcerated in a federal prison.
SALES HISTORY Urban Books Mass Market End of the Line (Hernandez) 10/17 (978-1-62286-582-6) The Family Business 3 (Hernandez) 10/17 (978-1-62286-570-3) Girls From Da Hood 11 (Katt) 7/17 (978-1-62286-562-8) Working Girls: Carl Weber Presents (Katt) 4/17 (978-1-62286-498-0) Full Figured 9 (Gomez) 9/16 (978-1-62286-748-6) PUBLISHING HISTORY Urban Books Trade Paperback 8/17 (978-1-62286-567-3)
KEY SELLING POINTS • Girls from Da Hood 12 is suitable for all clients. • Treasure Hernandez is a bestselling author in the street lit genre. • Paradise Gomez and Katt write with the same gritty intensity as Hernandez.
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MEMOIRS OF AN ACCIDENTAL HUSTLER J.M. Benjamin Essence® bestselling author J.M. Benjamin brings readers Memoirs of an Accidental Hustler about one man’s journey of life and survival. Moving from a brownstone in Bed‑Stuy Brooklyn to a housing project in the small town of Plainfield, New Jersey, young Kamil is exposed to another world and a different breed of people. Bonded by the pain caused by their absentee fathers, Kamil and his brother befriend a group of boys from the neighborhood, forming an unbreakable bond. The boys vow not to travel down the same road as their dads, making a pact to stay in school and out of the streets. When Kamil discovers the allure of the opposite sex, a childhood crush develops into something much more. Walk with Kamil as he transitions from childhood to young adulthood and struggles with the very things his mother tried so hard to prevent him and his brother from embracing. What starts out as a game and a means of survival ultimately ends up serious and addictive. 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, he 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.
Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978‑1‑62286‑694‑6 U.S./Canadian Price: $6.99/$7.99 Rights: World Pages: 304 Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Spine Size: 3/4 Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Plainfield, NJ SALES HISTORY Urban Books Mass Market Heaven and Earth 11/17 (978-1-62286-590-1) Watch Out for the Big Girls 5/17 (978-1-62286-487-4) Carl Weber Presents Ride or Die Chick 2 11/15 (978-1-62286-930-5) PUBLISHING HISTORY Urban Books Trade Paperback 3/17 (978-1-62286-473-7)
KEY SELLING POINTS • Memoirs of an Accidental Hustler is suitable for all clients.
MARKETING PLANS • Advertising and promotion on urbanbooks.net and brothersbooks.net • Urban Books street promotion • Co‑op available • Advertising on Urban Books Facebook page
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WHEN LOYALTY DIES, SO DOES LOVE Renaissance Collection Dorothy Brown‑Newton Get ready to take a crazy ride with these friends and lovers to find out if love can truly conquer all. Growing up in New York, Tasha always knew she could do anything with her childhood friends, Jai and Ursula, by her side. Now she’s finding out that with more money comes more problems. Her friendship is tested when the drama of lies, deceit, and murder unfolds, and her relationship with the love of her life, Rellz, is also threatened when they find themselves keeping secrets from each other. When the bond that the three friends always shared is damaged, Tasha is forced to play her hand. She is faced with betrayal among friends, family, and the man who claims to love her. Tasha is in rare form as she has to come out of character to prove she is not to be crossed. Will her friendships or her relationship survive, or will Tasha realize that when loyalty dies, so does love? Dorothy Brown-Newton grew up in Queens, New York, and at the tender age of nine, she knew that she wanted to be an author. She attended LaGuardia Community College and then went on to work for the Department of Social Services for ten years before relocating with her family to North Carolina. Dorothy recently decided to be a stay at home mom to focus on her children and her craft. When she’s not writing, her time is spent reading and with her family.
Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978‑1‑945855‑29‑0 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: North Carolina SALES HISTORY CreateSpace Trade Paperback Kissed By Karma 8/16 (978‑1‑52329‑073‑4) He Used to Love Me 4/16 (978‑1‑53088‑457‑5) Schemin’ From the Sideline 2/16 (978‑1‑52295‑353‑1) PUBLISHING HISTORY Urban Renaissance Trade Paperback 10/17 (978-1-62286-534-5) CreateSpace Trade Paperback (published in two volumes) When Loyalty Dies, So Does Love 2 3/15 (978‑1‑50866‑468‑0) When Loyalty Dies, So Does Love 3/15 (978‑1‑50866‑435‑2)
KEY SELLING POINTS • This title was previously self‑published as a two‑book series. • The author has several other self‑published titles. • When Loyalty Dies, So Does Love is appropriate for all Urban Books clients. • The trade version is being released in October 2017.
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SECRETS OF A KEPT CHICK SAGA Renaissance Collection Ambria Davis Take a ride on this roller coaster with Amina Washington and uncover the Secrets of a Kept Chick. Amina “Mimi” Washington was born in poverty and raised on the south side of New Orleans to parents who were not capable of raising a child. From a very young age, she has had to fend for herself. Young Mimi wants more out of life, and she wants a way out of the ghetto. Fate intervenes on her behalf when she meets one of New Orleans’ biggest dope boys. When she falls in love with the mysterious stranger, everything in her life changes for the better and her future seems brighter. She will soon learn, however, that being a hustler’s wife comes with serious consequences. Mimi decides to move to Atlanta, where she has it all: a beautiful family, fast cars, the finest clothes, and everything that she’s ever dreamed about. How can a woman who has so much going for herself be so unhappy? With a man who’s constantly cheating and her past rapidly catching up to her, she must figure out a way to get all those secrets out in the open—without taking a loss. 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. Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978‑1‑945855‑41‑2 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 PUBLISHING HISTORY Urban Renaissance Mass Market 2/17 (978-1-62286-554-3)
KEY SELLING POINTS • Ambria Davis is new to Urban Books but has multiple internet titles sold on Amazon. • Secrets of a Kept Chick Saga is suitable for all Urban Books clients.
MARKETING PLANS • Facebook marketing • Advertising on Urbanbooks.net • Promotion and giveaways on Goodreads.com • Co‑op Available
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