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E N S I N G T O N Publishing Corp. A m e r i c a ’s I n d e p e n d e n t P u b l i s h e r WINTER WISHES

BELLE

LAWS OF ATTRACTION

Fern Michaels,Susan Fox, Jules Bennett, Leah Marie Brown Zebra Mass Market

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Sarah Title Zebra Shout Mass Market

ZEBRA

BOOKS

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PINNACLE

KENSINGTON

THE QUICHE AND THE DEAD

B•O•O•K•S

SUBHUMAN

Michael McBride Kirsten Weiss Pinnacle Premium Kensington Mass Market Mass Market

O C T O B E R & H O L I D AY

AN ARIZONA CHRISTMAS

William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone Pinnacle Mass Market

CHRISTMAS WITH MY COWBOY Diana Palmer; Lindsay McKenna; Margaret Way . . . . . .2

A SIMPLE WISH The Simple Gifts Series Charlotte Hubbard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

THE SCOTSMAN WHO SAVED ME The Seven Brides / Seven Scotsmen Series Hannah Howell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

A Something New Novel Jennifer Dawson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

HIS PERFECT PARTNER The Matched to Perfection Series

AN ANGEL’S TOUCH Heather Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

JUST A LITTLE CHRISTMAS A Cowboy Christmas Novel Janet Dailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

DO NOT OPEN 'TIL CHRISTMAS An Evergreen Lane Novel Sierra Donovan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

BECOMING BELLA The Ghost Falls Series Sarah Hegger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Priscilla Oliveras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

HOME WITH MY SISTERS

SWIFT HORSE

Mary Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Cassie Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

WHEN I’M WITH YOU Linda Lael Miller; JoAnn Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

DEAD AND GANACHE A Chocolate Whisperer Mystery Colette London . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

DIAL MEOW FOR MURDER A Lucky Paws Petsitting Mystery

CHRISTMAS CARAMEL MURDER A Hannah Swenson Mystery Joanne Fluke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

DEATH BY EGGNOG Alex Erickson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

PURRING AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE A Pawsitively Organic Mystery

Bethany Blake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Liz Mugavero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

YULETIDE HOMICIDE

THE AMISH CHRISTMAS KITCHEN

A Wiccan Wheel Mystery

Kelly Long, Jennifer Beckstrand, Lisa Jones Baker . . .34

Jennifer David Hesse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

THAT MISTLETOE MOMENT

KILT AT THE HIGHLAND GAMES

Cat Johnson; Kate Angell; Allyson Charles . . . . . . . . . . .36

A Liss MacCrimmon Mystery

THE PERFECT PRESENT

Kaitlyn Dunnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Rochelle Alers, Cheris Hodges, Pamela Yaye . . . . . . . .37

COMMITMENTS The Seduction Series Devon Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

THE BUTCHER OF BAXTER PASS The Hell’s Half Acre Series William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

THE DOOMSDAY BUNKER

END OF THE LINE Treasure Hernandez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

THE SYNDICATE 2 Carl Weber Presents Brick & Storm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

THE FAMILY BUSINESS 3

THE EDGE OF VIOLENCE

Carl Weber, Treasure Hernandez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

A Tim Colter Western William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

THE O’MALLEYS OF TEXAS The O’Malleys of Texas Series

A Family Business Novel

SHARING THE SHEETS Natalie Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

HOW CAN I BE DOWN?

Dusty Richards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Brenda Hampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

MERCILESS

THE JOHNSON SISTERS

Mary Burton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

SAVAGE SON Corey Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

WANDERER OF THE WASTELAND Zane Grey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Tresser Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S | OCTOBER 2017

HEAD OVER HEELS

HOLIDAY

Z E B R A M A S S M A R K E T | OCTOBER 2017

CHRISTMAS WITH MY COWBOY Diana Palmer; Lindsay McKenna; Margaret Way

KEY SELLING POINTS • The growing demand for holiday-themed romance coupled with the combined powerhouse following of all three authors make this the must-read Christmas anthology of 2017! • Mega-bestselling author Diana Palmer joins the Kensington list with her Christmas With My Cowboy contribution, the first Christmas-themed novella she has released in years. Each of Diana Palmer’s many books has hit all of the bestseller lists—in hardcover, trade paperback and mass market paperback. • New York Times bestselling author Lindsay McKenna offers a novella that connects to her popular Wind River Valley series in this collection. • Margaret Way is an internationally bestselling author whose USA Today bestselling novels are a perennial reader favorite.

Category: Contemporary Romance ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4469-7 Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World Pages: 304 • Spine: 3/4 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Cornelia, GA (Palmer); Tumacacori, AZ (McKenna); Brisbane, Australia (Way) Sales History: zebra mass market Wind River Cowboy (McKenna) 4/17 (978-1-4201-4178-8) Wind River Rancher (McKenna) 12/16 (978-1-4201-4176-4) Poinciana Road (Way) 11/16 (978-1-4201-4170-2) Wind River Wrangler (McKenna) 10/16 (978-1-4201-4174-0)

From the snowy, wind-whipped prairie to the remote Australian Outback, a cowboy’s loving kiss makes this Christmas merry and bright… The warmth and joy of Christmas will be combined in these stories with vibrant ranch settings (and for Margaret Way, a setting in the Australian Outback on a cattle station). The hallmark of all three of these writers are sexy Western romances with alpha heroes being tamed by a plucky, adventurous heroine. THE SNOW MAN by Diana Palmer Medora Dawson needs Santa to deliver a solution to her management of the Colorado ranch she’s inherited. Cattleman Dal Blake just wants his pretty neighbor’s dog to quit digging under his fence. This Christmas, the unexpected gift of love will surprise them both. KASSIE’S COWBOY by Lindsay McKenna A brutal blue norther is battering Wyoming just in time for Christmas when solitary former Marine Travis Grant finds his childhood sweetheart, Kassie Murphy, injured in her car just beyond the ranch where he works. For Travis and Kassie, this snowy silent night will be one last chance to put the painful past behind them—and treat the wounds only love can heal. HER OUTBACK HUSBAND by Margaret Way Scott and Darcey MacArthur were the perfect couple, devoted to their life together on the family cattle ranch. With one blistering rumor, it ended in heartbreak—but Scott’s mother has a scheme that will reunite them in the Outback for a holiday that will prove it’s the season for forgiveness.

praise for the authors “McKenna’s latest knowledgeable tale of military veterans coming to terms with civilian life is moving and real.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review, on Wind River Rancher “It’s her stars’ slow love amid their many scars that make this book exceptional.” —RT Book Reviews on Lindsay McKenna’s Wind River Rancher “Such an emotional, intense story. You’re driven to finish it and get to the very last page!” —Woman’s World on Margaret Way’s Poinciana Road “Way brings their struggles to vivid life in juxtaposition with lush descriptions of the Australian countryside.”—Booklist on Margaret Way’s Poinciana Road “You just can’t do better than a Diana Palmer story.” —Fresh Fiction on Diana Palmer’s Wyoming Rugged “Fans of small-town romances with rugged, sexy cowboys will want to add Wyoming Brave to their collections.” —RT Book Reviews, 4.5 stars, Top Pick! on Diana Palmer’s Wyoming Brave

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Diana Palmer, the New York Times bestselling author of more than one hundred novels, is renowned as one of North America’s top ten romance writers. She is a member of the Native American Rights Fund, the American Museum of Natural History, the National Cattleman’s Association, the Planetary Society, the Georgia Sheriff’s Association and numerous conservation and charitable organizations. Diana lives with her family in Cornelia, Georgia. Please visit her online at DianaPalmer.com. USA Today bestselling author Margaret Way has written more than 130 books, many of them international bestsellers. She has been published in 114 countries and 34 languages. Her novels are set in her beloved Australia where she was born and lives to this day. Her stories always contain the beauty and rugged nature of the rural and Outback Australia, as well as the rainforests and coral reefs of Northern Queensland. Please visit her online at KensingtonBooks.com/MargaretWay.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lindsay McKenna is the pseudonym of award-winning author Eileen Nauman. With more than 185 titles to her credit and approximately 23 million books sold in 33 countries worldwide, Lindsay is one of the most distinguished authors in the women’s fiction genre. She is the recipient of many awards, including six RT Book Reviews awards (including best military romance author) and an RT Book Reviews Career Achievement Award. Lindsay is affectionately known as “The Top Gun of Women’s Military Fiction.” Please visit her online at LindsayMcKenna.com.

MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies

• Promotion at romance conventions

• Print, online, and radio advertising

• Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images

• Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program

• Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions

• Extensive online marketing campaign

• Blog tour promotions and ongoing blogger outreach

• Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage

• Holiday promotion and marketing

other novels by the authors

4/17 (978-1-4201-4178-8)

12/16 (978-1-4201-4176-4)

11/16 (978-1-4201-4170-2)

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10/16 (978-1-4201-4174-0)


A SIMPLE WISH The Simple Gifts Series

Charlotte Hubbard

Acclaimed author Charlotte Hubbard returns with another one of her signature heartfelt and heartwarming Amish romances. The Amish residents of Willow Ridge share their talents at the Simple Gifts crafts shop—and share the blessings of faith, hard work, and love with their community—even when family secrets bring unexpected challenges. KEY SELLING POINTS • Booklist named Promise Lodge a Top 10 Inspirational Fiction Novel of 2016. • Amish romance has been enjoying tremendous popularity with readers as evidenced by the sales of authors like Cindy Woodsmall and Wanda Brunstetter. • This is the second in a new series, connected to Charlotte’s highly popular Seasons of the Heart series and will feature many of its beloved characters, creating a place readers will love to visit as Jan Karon did with her bestselling Mitford books and Robyn Carr did with her Virgin River series. • Charlotte Hubbard’s first hardcover, A Mother’s Love, was published in April 2017, a great indicator of how much Charlotte’s writing has grown in popularity and demand has increased.

Category: Romance

Making rugs for Simple Gifts has taught Loretta Riehl that an unassuming pattern can reveal surprising depth. People, too, have a way of defying first impressions. Drew Detweiler came to Willow Ridge under a cloud, but the handsome craftsman has gained the community’s respect for his upholstery skills and commitment to making amends for his mistakes. As her new brother-in-law’s twin, he’s joining the family for dinners and Sunday visits at the Riehl house, and Loretta can’t deny enjoying his attentions. If only her dat were willing to let a little joy into his life. Cornelius Riehl grows more stern with each passing day, and Drew suspects there’s more to his moods than missing Loretta’s late mamm. Hoping to fulfill Loretta’s wish to live in a peaceful, happy home again, Drew sets out to learn the truth. It’s a journey that will bring to light painful realities—but also the chance to forge a new, honest, and loving future together…

praise for charlotte hubbard “[A] charming novel set in a tight knit Amish community…A leap of faith.” —Simple Grace on A Simple Vow “Hubbard excels at weaving a feminist perspective into the daily realities of Amish life… The story goes beyond the stereotypes and describes with sensitivity and tact how strong women can uphold their community’s traditions, keep the faith, and forge new futures.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review Drawing upon her experiences in Jamesport, the largest Old Order Amish community west of the Mississippi, longtime Missourian Charlotte Hubbard writes of simpler times and a faith-based lifestyle. Faith, family, farming and food preservation are hallmarks of her lifestyle—and the foundation of all her Amish romance series. She’s a deacon, a dedicated church musician, and a choir member. Charlotte lives in Minnesota with her husband and their Border Collie. Please visit her online at charlottehubbard.com.

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-3871-9 Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World Pages: 368 • Spine: 29/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: St. Paul, MN eBook: 978-1-4201-3872-6 Sales History: zebra mass market Weddings at Promise Lodge 7/17 (978-1-4201-3945-7) Christmas at Promise Lodge 10/16 (978-1-4201-3943-3) A Simple Vow 6/16 (978-1-4201-3869-6)

MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Featured in Bouquet marketing program and outreach to Christian readers • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program • Newsletter and email marketing promotions • Comprehensive blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups and feature coverage • Social media advertising and promotions

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THE SCOTSMAN WHO SAVED ME Seven Brides for Seven Scotsmen

Hannah Howell

From New York Times bestselling author Hannah Howell comes a brand new series featuring the MacEnroys, a family of seven strong, seductive Scottish brothers who have come to America with nerves of steel—and who will take no prisoners when it comes to love… MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • National print and online advertising campaign • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Digital marketing campaign • Kensington New Series marketing campaign

A brutal attack on Emily Stanton’s family has left her for dead…until she is found in the woods by a handsome stranger with a thick brogue who vows to protect her. There’s only one problem: As a woman with a noble English background, she has no business keeping company with such a man. For Scotsman Iain MacEnroy, Emily’s high-tone accent is a bitter reminder of the oppressive regime he left behind. The last thing he needs is to be burdened by the needs of a beautiful, blue-eyed Englishwoman. But taking care of elegant, educated Emily begins to transform Iain in ways he never imagined. Could it be that the deep divisions from the old world no longer apply in the new—and that Iain and Emily can share a passion as lush and wild as the Scottish highlands themselves?

praise for hannah howell

• Extensive blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach

“The Queen of Scots romance returns with another unforgettable tale of the Murray Clan. Howell knows just what emotion to touch to keep her fans satisfied.” —RT Book Reviews on Highland Chieftain

• Newsletter and email marketing and promotions

“Embodies all the best traits of the Murrays, and fans will enjoy the latest piece of the family saga.”—Publishers Weekly on Highland Guard

• Social media advertising and promotion

Born and raised in Massachusetts, her family’s home since the 1630s, Hannah Howell is the author of over thirty Zebra historical romances. Her love of history prompts the choice of venue, and also her dragging her husband Stephen, to every historical site she can get to. Her fascination with the past makes research as much a pleasure as a necessity. It was a thrill for her to turn her love of history and writing into a career, one that allows her to share those loves with others.

• Cross-promotion with When You Love a Scotsman (Zebra MM, 1/18)

KEY SELLING POINTS • This novel is loosely inspired by Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. • This new series features Scottish Brothers who have immigrated to Civil War America in a fun combination of fan favorite Scottish heroes with a little written about time period in historical romance. • Hannah Howell’s newest historical romance series will appeal to fans of Karen Ranney (Avon), Karen Hawkins (Pocket) and Amanda Scott (Grand Central). • Every Hannah Howell release since 2003 has been a USA Today bestseller. Category: Historical Romance ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4303-4 Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World Pages: 352 • Spine: 27/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Newbury, MA

Sales History: zebra mass market Highland Barbarian 4/17 (978-1-4201-4265-5) Highland Sinner 1/17 (978-1-4201-4264-8) Highland Chieftain 10/16 (978-1-4201-3505-3)

eBook: 978-1-4201-4304-1

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HEAD OVER HEELS A Something New Novel

Jennifer Dawson

Country and city, strapping and petite—these new neighbors have literally nothing in common. Are the fireworks crackling between them pure irritation—or something a whole lot hotter?

KEY SELLING POINTS • Contemporary romance is on a major upswing and Jennifer Dawson has a knack for snarky, fun dialogue, hot sensuality, and a close knit group of characters that readers are currently looking for. • Romance readers love a good series, and the Something New series, featuring the boisterous Donovan family and friends, has everything the market could want—compelling characters, hot sex, and a lot of laughs. • Building on the acclaim of the previous novels in the Something New series, Dawson’s sharp, witty voice delivers an irresistible tale of opposites attract that will have romance fans cheering.

With her professional reputation in tatters—and her boss in jail—Sophie Kincaid has no choice but to move to small-town Revival, Illinois, until the dust settles, where her best friends have arranged a job and a house for her. For six months, she’s pretty sure she can handle anything—even her new landlord and neighbor, Ryder Moore. A magnetic 6’4” deputy sheriff, Ryder’s good looks and habit of flirting with intent to seduce are an infuriating distraction—and to Sophie’s alarm, an undeniable temptation. Ryder knows Sophie’s type—entitled city girl—and it’s not one of his favorites. Add in her snarky sass and her propensity for trouble and she’s not exactly his ideal tenant. But something about the curvy little blonde fires Ryder’s imagination, not to mention his desire. Soon enough their verbal sparring seems like a prelude to something much more physical— and far more pleasurable. Is love right around the corner—or just right next door?

praise for jennifer dawson’s

AS GOO D AS NEW

“Dawson (The Name of the Game) captures the small romantic moments that make a relationship work…Skillfully weaving backstory into their current lives, Dawson has developed full blown characters, spot on dialogue, and realistic emotions.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review “Dawson doesn’t disappoint with the fourth sizzling addition to her A Something New series…Readers will fly through Dawson’s latest sexy and fun novel.”—Booklist Jennifer Dawson grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and graduated from DePaul University with a degree in psychology and currently lives in a suburb right outside of Chicago with her husband, two awesome kids and a crazy dog. These days Jennifer can be found sitting behind her computer, writing her next novel, chasing after her kids, keeping an ever-watchful eye on her ever growing to-do list, and NOT checking out her husband.

MARKETING PLANS

• Robust blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach

• Advance review copies

• Publicity outreach for reviews, round-ups, and feature coverage

• Print and online advertising • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program Category: Contemporary Romance ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4015-6 Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World Pages: 320 • Spine: 25/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Chicago, IL

• Email marketing and promotion through both Kensington and author’s social media platforms • Social media advertising and promotions

Sales History: zebra mass market As Good As New, 4/16 (978-1-4201-4013-2) Name of the Game, 10/15 (978-1-4201-3429-2) The Winner Takes It All, 12/14 (978-1-4201-3427-8) Take a Chance on Me, 2/14 (978-1-4201-3425-4)

eBook: 978-1-4201-4016-3

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HIS PERFECT PARTNER Matched to Perfection

Priscilla Oliveras

Three very different Latina sisters. Three dazzling talents with ambition—and passion—to burn. And in this warm hearted, sexy new series, from debut author Priscilla Oliveras finds three chances to figure out if the path to success can also lead to lasting love… KEY SELLING POINTS • There is high demand for more diversity in romance and fiction in general. His Perfect Partner and the entire series features a diverse cast of characters, with an emphasis on Puerto Rican culture, which is sorely underrepresented in contemporary romance. • While His Perfect Partner is her debut, Priscilla Oliveras is a longtime member of RWA, holding various leadership positions and has many connections within the romance community. • The Zebra Shout program means lower price points and an accelerated publishing schedule to better introduce this new author and series to readers. • The author is a four-time Golden Heart finalist. • His Perfect Partner has a dance theme that will prove an extra hook to readers!

Category: Contemporary Romance ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4428-4 Price: $4.99/$5.99 • Rights: World Pages: 352 • Spine: 27/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Gainesville, FL

Ad executive Tomás Garcia shouldn’t even be thinking about his daughter’s alluring dance teacher, Yazmine Fernandez. Burned by a shattering divorce, he’s laser-focused on his career—and giving his young daughter, Maria, the secure home she deserves. Plus, he’s certain that with her talent, Yaz will be leaving Chicago and heading back to Broadway as soon as she can. But Yaz’s generous spirit and caring concern are sparking a desire Tomás can’t resist—and doesn’t want to let go… For Yaz, good-looking workaholics like Tomás simply can’t be part of her life ever again. She owes it to herself to get back her confidence and fulfill the dreams her papá could not. She’s glad to spend time with Maria—and taste the family life she feels she can never have. And she’s sure that she and Tomás can keep their attraction under control because there’s so much at stake. But each unexpected intimacy, each self-revelation, makes the fire between them grow hotter with every step—and every risk to their hearts…

advance praise for

HIS PER FECT PARTNER

“Warm, sweet and spicy in just the right amounts…a delicious read!” —Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author “Page-turning plot, great characters, a sparkling debut!” —Lori Wilde, New York Times bestselling author “Warm and witty, this wonderful debut novel from Priscilla Oliveras celebrates the best of love and family. Looking forward to more from this fabulous author!” —Shirley Jump, New York Times bestselling author Priscilla Oliveras is a four-time Golden Heart® finalist who writes contemporary romance with a Latino flavor. Proud of her Puerto Rican-Mexican heritage, she strives to bring authenticity to her novels by sharing her Latino-American culture with her readers. Since earning a MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University, she also teaches an on-line continuing education course entitled “Romance Writing” for ed2go. Priscilla is a sports fan, a beach lover, a half-marathon runner and a consummate traveler who often practices the art of napping in her backyard hammock. To follow along on her fun-filled and hectic life, visit her on the web at prisoliveras.com or on Twitter @prisoliveras.

MARKETING PLANS

• Blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach

• Advance reading copies


• Print and online advertising • Email marketing and features via Romance eNewsletter and kLovers • Kensington Fresh Voices, New Series, and Zebra Shout marketing campaigns

eBook: 978-1-4201-4431-4

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• Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups and feature coverage • Cross-promotion with Her Perfect Affair (Kensington MM, 4/18)

Z E B R A M A S S M A R K E T R E P A C K A G E R E I S S U E | OCTOBER 2017

SWIFT HORSE Cassie Edwards

Published for the first time by Kensington in a brand new beautifully re-packaged edition, Swift Horse has all the drama, emotional intensity and authentic regional flavor of American-set historical romance at its best, written by one of the legends of the genre. (First published by Signet, 12/05) KEY SELLING POINTS • Cassie Edwards is a legend in the genre who has sold more than 10 million books over her career. • Original sales on Edwards’ books averaged sales of 250,000 to 300,000 each. • Available for the first time in a decade, this classic of the historical romance genre is ripe to captivate a whole new generation of readers. • Cassie Edwards has won the RT Lifetime Achievement Award and the Reviewers Choice Award, and was named one of Affaire de Coeur’s top ten favorite romance writers.

MARKETING PLANS • Online advertising • Social media advertising and promotion • Outreach for new reader reviews on retailer sites and Goodreads via NetGalley

Category: Historical Romance ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-3668-5 Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World Pages: 336 • Spine: 13/16 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Matoon, IL

After witnessing the brutal murder of her parents at the hands of a savage, one-eyed warrior, Marsha Eveland swore she’d never forgive his kind. But then her brother announces his plans to marry Soft Wind, the undeniably beautiful sister of the Creek chief Swift Horse. Even if Marsha can forgive what feels like her brother’s betrayal, the past isn’t so easily left behind. It may be fear that forces Marsha to seek Swift Horse’s protection, but it’s an even stronger, untamed feeling that keeps her near him. Wilder still is her growing desire to ride alongside his passionate spirit—into the unknown country of her fearless heart…

praise for the novels of cassie edwards “A sensitive storyteller who always touches readers’ hearts.”—RT Book Reviews “Excellent…an endearing story filled with heartwarming characters.”—Under the Covers “Captivating…heartwarming…beautiful…a winner.”—Rendezvous “Edwards moves readers with love and compassion.”—Bell, Book & Candle “High adventure and a surprise season this Indian romance.”—Affair de Coeur “Cassie Edwards consistently gives the reader a strong love story, rich in Indian lore, filled with passion and memorable characters.”—RT Book Reviews Cassie Edwards began writing romances in 1982 and went on to sell more than 10 million copies of over 100 novels, featuring the people and customs of different Native American tribes. As a winner of the RT Book Reviews’ Lifetime Achievement Award and Reviewer’s Choice Award, and one of the writers who helped to establish the popularity of the historical romance genre, she is known for her heartwarming and deeply emotional tales.

Sales History: zebra mass market Wild Embrace, 7/17 (978-1-4201-3686-9) White Fire, 3/17 (978-1-4201-3672-2) Wild Ecstasy, 10/16 (978-1-4201-3684-5) Wild Splendor, 8/16 (978-1-4201-3682-1)

eBook: 978-1-4201-3669-2

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Z E B R A M A S S M A R K E T R E P A C K A G E R E I S S U E | OCTOBER 2017

WHEN I’M WITH YOU Linda Lael Miller; JoAnn Ross

Two of America’s favorite romance authors, New York Times and USA Today bestsellers Linda Lael Miller and JoAnn Ross explore their wilder side in this steamy collection of four novellas, repackaged for an entire new generation. KEY SELLING POINTS • Linda Lael Miller is a household name. Each book in her McKettrics trilogy debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. • JoAnn Ross is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. • Readers who tend to be “superfans” have shown an increased interest in reading shorter length stories, which makes an anthology like this the perfect tool for author and series discovery.

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ONE LAST WEEKEND College sweethearts Teague and Joanna Darby never imagined they’d end up on the brink of divorce. But when a ferry strike leaves them stranded together at their beloved beach cottage, the most awkward weekend ever becomes the perfect chance to fall for each other all over again… BATTERIES NOT REQUIRED Rodeo star Tristan McCullough isn’t quite the boy Gayle Hayes left behind when she put her Montana home town in her rearview mirror. Now that she’s back, the spark still zinging between them might just light up the rest of their lives together… CAJUN HEAT Emma Quinlan has to stop thinking about her former Cajun crush, movie star Gabe Broussard, so she makes a list of all the things she wishes he would do to her and buries it in a graveyard at night. Except Gabe somehow gets a hold of it—and he intends to make every blissful wish come true… LOVE POTION #9 It’s bad enough that Hollywood hotshot Sloan Hawthorne’s knowledge of Roxi Dupree’s witchcraft comes from comic books and fairytales. She’s also falling hard for the outrageously sexy hunk—and their natural ability to conjure up some mischievous magic for those steamy Savannah nights… New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Linda Lael Miller lives quietly outside Cave Creek, Arizona, with two dogs, two cats, and four horses. Please visit her website at lindalaelmiller.com. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author JoAnn Ross has written almost one hundred novels and has been published in twenty-six countries. A member of RWA’s Honor Roll of best-selling authors, JoAnn lives in Tennessee. Visit JoAnn at joannross.com.

Category: Contemporary Romance ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4337-9

Publishing History: brava mass market 6/9 (978-0-7582-3502-2)

Sales History: zebra mass market No Place Like Home (collaboration) 10/16 (978-1-4201-4367-6) kensington mass market He’s The One (collaboration) 7/13 (978-0-7582-1095-1)

Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World Pages: 352 • Spine: 27/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Knoxville, TN (Ross); Spokane, WA (Miller)

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K E N S I N G T O N M A S S M A R K E T | OCTOBER 2017

DEAD AND GANACHE A Chocolate Whisperer Mystery

Colette London

The fourth book in the Chocolate Whisperer Mystery series has cacao consultant Hayden Mundy Moore traveling to France to visit her archaeologist parents—and digging up some murder on her own!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Cozy mystery readers love food based series, and what food is more universally savored than chocolate! • The Chocolate Whisperer Mystery series enters a near empty cozy mystery segment with only JoAnna Carl’s Chocoholic Mysteries focused on chocolate. • Criminal Confections is in its second printing!

On a trip to the culinary paradise of France’s Brittany region, Hayden Mundy Moore is all set to reunite with her chocolate-making mentor. The lovable old man is the head of a long-established business that’s about to merge with one of its cacao competitors—united by a marriage between the two rival families. That is, until he’s murdered during a nighttime festival in the picturesque locale… Was it a case of literal corporate backstabbing? Is there some connection to the Paris film crew that’s invaded the victim’s chateau to shoot a music video? It could take forever to find out, considering the relaxed pace of the rural police. But with the unexpected arrival of her financial advisor, Travis, Hayden is determined to investigate, with only occasional breaks for salted butter caramels and Breton buckwheat galettes. It’s time to unwrap a killer—and get to the deep, dark center of a bitter crime…

• Includes chocolate tips and recipes!

praise for colette london and her chocolate whisperer mysteries

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“Chocoholics and food cozy fans rejoice! With prose as smooth and delicious as its theme, this quality debut cozy introduces a smart protagonist with an unusual and tasty profession.”—Library Journal, Starred Review, on Criminal Confections

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“Spooky-cute…I was hooked from the start!” —FIRST for Women on The Semi-Sweet Hereafter Colette London is the pseudonym of a bestselling novelist who has published more than three dozen books worldwide. Please visit her online at ColetteLondon.com.

• Email marketing and features via Killer Cozies eNewsletter and HobbyReads • Early reviewer promotions through NetGalley and Goodreads

Category: Mystery ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-1062-8 Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World Pages: 352 • Spine: 27/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Hillsboro, OR (near Portland)

Sales History: kensington mass market The Semi-Sweet Hereafter 10/16 (978-1-61773-349-9) Dangerously Dark 10/15 (978-1-61773-347-5) Criminal Confections 2/15 (978-1-61773-345-1)

eBook: 978-1-4967-1063-5

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DIAL MEOW FOR MURDER Lucky Paws Petsitting Mystery

Bethany Blake

The second in the Lucky Paws Petsitting Mystery series, Dial Meow For Murder features endearing young petsitter Daphne Templeton, whose Ph.D. in philosophy may or may not help her solve a murder case.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Second in an absolutely adorable new mystery series featuring a hapless young petsitter. • Cozies featuring dogs, cats and other animals are like, well, catnip to mystery readers. • The heroine, Daphne Templeton makes her own pet treats and each mystery will include original recipes.

MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups and feature coverage • Giveaways and partnerships with cat lover blogs and groups • Email marketing and features via Killer Cozies eNewsletter and HobbyReads.com

Even an experienced pet sitter like Daphne Templeton can be fooled by animal behavior: how can an adorably tiny fuzz ball named Tinkleston be capable of sudden flying leaps with cat claws bared? But human behavior remains even more mysterious, especially when Tinkleston’s owner is murdered on the night of a gala fundraiser for Fur-ever Friends Pet Rescue. Accompanied by her unflappable basset hound, Socrates, Daphne plans to take charge of Tinks the Terror and leave the crime-solving to handsome detective Jonathan Black. But while luring the prickly Persian out of hiding, she uncovers clues that might take suspicion off her own mother. Maeve Templeton already has a reputation as a killer—in real estate. How far would she go to bag Sylvan Creek’s most coveted property, the Flynt Mansion? To expose the truth, Daphne finds herself donning a deranged clown costume on an autumnal adventure that might just be crazy enough to work—if it doesn’t get her killed.

praise for bethany blake and the lucky paws petsitting mysteries “When murder is unleashed in the idyllic town of Sylvan Creek, it’s up to spunky pet sitter Daphne and her darling duo of misfit mutts to catch the killer. A doggone charming read from start to finish.”—Cleo Coyle, New York Times bestselling author Bethany Blake lives in a small, quaint town in rural Pennsylvania with her husband and three daughters. Readers can visit her website at: bethanyblakeauthor.com.

• Early reviewer promotions through NetGalley and Goodreads • Social media advertising and promotions • Outreach to pet-related media

Category: Mystery ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0740-6 Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World

Sales History: kensington mass market Death By Chocolate Lab 3/17 (978-1-4967-0738-3)

Pages: 304• Spine: 3/4 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Lewisburg, PA eBook: 978-1-4967-0741-3

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YULETIDE HOMICIDE A Wiccan Wheel Mystery

Jennifer David Hesse

It’s Christmas in Edindale, Illinois, and family law attorney Keli Milanni is preparing to celebrate the Wiccan holiday Yuletide, a celebration of rebirth. But this Yuletide, someone else is focused on dying…

KEY SELLING POINTS • This is the third book in the new, three-book Wiccan Wheel series. Each book will be centered on a different Wiccan holiday. • Holiday-themed cozies are always strong sellers. • This series is rooted in the real world, with a heroine who is a professional and a practicing Wiccan. While there are lots of witchcraft cozy series, there are none that explore the real-world religion and rituals of Wicca. • The author, like her main character, is a practicing attorney.

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After years of practicing in secret, Keli has come out as a Wiccan to her boyfriend, and she feels like this Yuletide she’s the one who’s being reborn. But the Solstice is the longest night of the year, and Keli is about to stumble on a mystery so dangerous, she’ll be lucky to make it to morning. Paired with her unbearably stuffy colleague Crenshaw Davenport III, Keli goes undercover at a real estate company owned by mayoral candidate Edgar Harrison. An old friend of Keli’s boss, Harrison, is being blackmailed, and it’s up to her to find the culprit. But the morning after the company holiday party, Harrison is found dead underneath the hotel Christmas tree. The police rule the death an accident, but Keli knows better—and she’ll risk her own rebirth to nab a missing killer.

praise for jennifer david hesse “Half mystery, half chick lit, with a filigree of paganism, this is a cabin read.” —Kirkus Reviews on Bell, Book, and Candlemas Jennifer David Hesse is an environmental attorney by day and an author by night. Born and raised in Central Illinois, Jennifer now makes her home in Chicago with her husband and their daughter. Readers can visit her website at: JenniferDavidHesse.com.

• Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups and feature coverage • Holiday promotions • Email marketing and features via Killer Cozies eNewsletter and HobbyReads.com • Early reviewer promotions through NetGalley and Goodreads • Social media advertising and promotions

Category: Mystery ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0496-2 Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World Pages: 352 • Spine: 27/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Chicago, IL

Sales History: kensington mass market Bell, Book & Candlemas 1/17 (978-1-4967-0494-8) Midsummer Night’s Mischief 8/16 (978-1-4968-0492-4)

eBook: 978-1-4967-0497-9

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KILT AT THE HIGHLAND GAMES A Liss MacCrimmon Mystery

Kaitlyn Dunnett

It’s July in Moosetookalook, Maine, and Scottish Emporium proprietress Liss MacCrimmon Ruskin is prepping her wares for the annual Celtic heritage festival. But as a sinister crime wave washes over the quiet town, this year’s celebration might prove a wee bit more eventful—and deadly—than tartan and bagpipes… KEY SELLING POINTS • The Liss MacCrimmon mysteries will not only appeal to cozy readers who appreciate small towns but also to Scottish enthusiasts. • Celebrated author Kaitlyn Dunnett was the Guest of Honor at the 2014 Malice Domestic Conference. • Book club and large print rights have been sold for Vampires, Bones and Treacle Scones, A Wee Christmas Homicide, The Corpse Wore Tartan, and Kilt Dead. • Ho-Ho-Homicide was featured on Jimmy Fallon.

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When a fire ravages the local bookstore late one evening, Liss immediately fears the worst for owner Angie Hogencamp and the two young children who live above the shop. After the terrible blaze dies down, however, the family is nowhere to be found among the ruins. It’s as if the three just vanished into smoke. Or even stranger—like they never existed at all. Disturbed by Angie’s disappearance and suspecting arson, Liss counts on the weekend-long Western Maine Highland Games—complete with a parade and fireworks display—to offer a temporary distraction from the countless questions filling her head. But when the sound of a gunshot leads Liss to selectman Jason Graye’s dead body on opening day, she’s drawn into a full-blown homicide investigation like a moth to a flame. Is Moosetookalook suffering from a streak of bad luck, or are the two grim incidents connected? Unable to shake the notion that new victims are being targeted around town— and despite her worried husband’s best protests—Liss races to nab the killer. And with her own life on the line, she’ll need to act swiftly. Because when it comes to this kind of game, somebody has to lose…

praise for kaitlyn dunnett and her liss m ac crimmon mysteries “Fans of Scottish lore or bookstore mysteries like Lorna Barrett’s and Carolyn Hart’s will enjoy this one.”—Booklist on Bagpipes, Brides, and Homicides “This well-plotted novel provides pure entertainment.”—RT Book Reviews on Scotched “The blend of romance and cozy mystery will please lovers of all things Scottish.” —Kirkus Reviews on A Wee Christmas Homicide Kaitlyn Dunnett lives on a Christmas tree farm in the mountains of Western Maine. Readers can visit her website at: kaitlyndunnett.com.

Category: Mystery ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-9293-3

Publishing History: kensington hardcover 8/16 (978-0-7582-9291-9)

Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: US, Canada, & OM Pages: 304 • Spine: 3/4 •Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Wilton, ME

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Sales History: kensington mass market The Scottie Barked at Midnight 10/16 (978-0-7582-9289-6) Ho-Ho-Homicide 10/15 (978-0-7582-9285-8) Vampires, Bones, and Treacle Scones 9/14 (978-0-7582-7268-3)

D A F I N A M A S S M A R K E T | OCTOBER 2017

COMMITMENTS The Seduction Series

Devon Scott

If charm, wit, good looks and success don’t guarantee finding the perfect match, what does?

KEY SELLING POINTS • Originally published by Strebor/S&S. • Second book in a duo—originally conceived as one novel, this romantic dramedy features the romantic escapades of three friends, Trey, Erika, and Vince. • Fourth book in a new mass market deal—Dafina Books has acquired the mass market paperback rights from Strebor Books to four previously published works by Jonathan Luckett. These books were never available in mass market paperback and will now be retitled and repackaged and published under the name Devon Scott. • Like Mary B. Morrison and Carl Weber, Devon knows how to weave an exceptional story full of relationship turmoil, drama, and intrigue. • Devon has a fantastic voice and knows how to create unique characters that will have readers hooked. • Book club rights sold to Black Expressions for Obsessed and Unfaithful.

Category: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0245-6 Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: US,CAN,OM Pages: 384 • Spine: 15/16 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Washington, D.C.

Erika, Vince, and Trey are three best friends from the nation’s capital drifting through a sea of love and lust. Each is searching for “the one” while running from all the broken hearts and drama they leave in their wake. Erika is beautiful, intelligent, and confident, and has finally found her perfect man until issues in the bedroom threaten to strain the relationship beyond repair. Vince is a hopeless romantic artist who sees the potential in every woman he dates, until he is painfully forced to admit failure with each one. And Trey saunters from one lustful encounter to another, casually going in and out of passing dalliances. But is his cavalier attitude just a way to escape the pain of Layla, the ex love-of-his-life, who ruined his heart? Then two mysterious women enter their lives, and suddenly the worlds of Erika, Vince, and Trey, collide. They must choose where their loyalties lie and how much they are willing to give up in order to find lasting love.

praise for devon scott “Scott’s writing has an easy flow that will suck you in from the beginning and make you wonder how you so quickly reached the end.”—RT Book Reviews on Obsessed “Deliciously devious. A mouth-watering must-read. Devon Scott delivers the sexiest story imaginable.”—Mary B. Morrison, New York Times bestselling author Devon Scott resides in Washington, D.C. and is the author of Unfaithful, Obsessed, and Awakening. Visit him online at devonscott.com.

MARKETING PLANS • Print and online advertising • Email marketing and feature in the Romance eNewsletter • Social media advertising and promotions • Major early reader and consumer reviewer promotions via Goodreads, NetGalley, etc.

Sales History: dafina mass market Complications 5/17 (978-1-4967-0244-9) Illusions 12/16 (978-1-4967-0243-2) Awakening 7/16 (978-1-4967-0242-5)

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P I N N A C L E M A S S M A R K E T | OCTOBER 2017

THE BUTCHER OF BAXTER PASS Hell’s Half Acre

William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone

Bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone turn up the heat for one heck of a showdown with lawman Jess Casey—when the devil goes down to Texas…

KEY SELLING POINTS • This is the third in the Hell’s Half Acre series, following Hell’s Half Acre in January 2017 and ColdBlooded in May 2017. • One of the few Johnstone series with a “lawman” as the hero, the Hells Half Acre books stand out on the Johnstone list. • With its Texas setting and lone wolf hero fighting for justice in the old West, the Hell’s Half Acre series will have strong appeal among Western readers. • On any given day, almost half of the fifty top Westerns on Bookscan are Johnstones. In the last two years, virtually every one of his Westerns have been Publishers Weekly mass market bestsellers. • Johnstone had more mass market bestsellers in 2016 than any author from any publisher.

They call him “The Butcher of Baxter Pass,” the notorious former Union General who massacred 200 Conferate prisoners—just because he could. Now it’s Sheriff Jess Casey’s unenviable job to protect the bloodthirsty murderer from those who want him dead, which turns out be pretty much everyone south of the Mason-Dixon Line. When the Butcher arrives in Fort Worth—followed by the vengeance-hungry McNamara clan—Casey has to swallow his disgust and uphold the law, even if it means saving a mass murderer’s hide. But it won’t be easy. He’s outgunned by a dozen ex-Rebel avengers who lost three of their kin to the Butcher and will shoot anyone who gets in their way. Unfortunately for them, Sheriff Casey is the one man who’s brave enough—and crazy enough—to try and stop them… New York Times and USA Today bestseller William W. Johnstone has written over 300 books. He’s an author whose writing abilities span a wide range of genres, most notably Western and suspense. His books include: The First Mountain Man, The Last Mountain Man, Eagles, Preacher, Savage Texas, Matt Jensen, Winchester, Luke Jensen, and The Kerrigans. Visit his website at williamjohnstone.net. J.A. Johnstone debuted as a solo author with The Loner, J.A. works in collaboration with William W. Johnstone and has authored The First Mountain Man, Blood Bond, Sidewinders, Matt Jensen, The Family Jensen, Eagles, and the thrillers Stand Your Ground and Tyranny.

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 2017 Johnstone titles

Category: Western ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-3948-7

Publishing History: pinnacle mass market 9/15 (978-0-7860-3597-7)

Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World Pages: 336 • Spine: 13/16 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Murfreesboro, TN

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Sales History: pinnacle mass market Cold-Blooded 5/17 (978-0-7860-3946-3) Hell’s Half Acre 2/17 (978-0-7860-3944-9)

P I N N A C L E P R E M I U M M A S S M A R K E T | OCTOBER 2017

THE DOOMSDAY BUNKER William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone

When the you-know-what hits the fan, where will you go? From the bestselling authors of Black Friday, Tyranny, and Stand Your Ground comes a shattering novel of the last days of civilization—and the final battle for humanity…

KEY SELLING POINTS • There are over a million copies in print of Johnstone’s contemporary political thrillers and they are his strongest eBook sellers. • The Doomsday Bunker delivers a ripped-from-the-headlines scenario and a post-apocalyptic plot that will appeal to a broader audience than his previous thrillers. • The Ashes, Johnstone’s commercially successful, cult classic series from the 1980s envisioned survival in post-apocalyptic America. Doomsday Bunker is a return to the subject that originally helped establish his career.

Six weeks ago, former U.S. Marine Patrick Larkin purchased shares in a massive high-tech, state of the art underground missile silo for his family. It was a decision based on easing his wildest, most unimaginable nuclear fears. But then reality strikes with devastating suddenness, razing cities in a searing flash across the nation, all of it witnessed by terrified Americans on TV and the Internet. No one knows who pulled the trigger. No one knows if the last day on Earth will ever end. But Larkin and his family are the lucky ones—or so they think… Holed up in their fortified sanctuary, with a maximum capacity of three hundred people, the bunker is pushed to its limits—and so are the people locked inside. Tensions rise. Panic erupts. Outside armed marauders surround the bunker—and they want in. Larkin has to convince the others they must work together as a team to survive. And they must kill without mercy to stay alive…

praise for johnstone’s thrillers “This book will make a Democrat’s blood boil.” —SurvivalistBoards.com on Stand Your Ground “Keeps the action at a feverish pitch to the very end.” —Midwest Book Review on Black Friday “Brace everyday Americans stand up and meet the enemy face-to-face.” —The Grand Forks Herald on Black Friday

Category: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-3605-9 Price: $9.99/$10.99 • Rights: World Pages: 336 • Spine: 13/16 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Murfreesboro, TN

Sales History: pinnacle mass market Black Friday 9/16 (978-0-7860-3890-9) Tyranny 7/ 15 (978-0-7860-3607-3) Stand Your Ground 8/14 (978-0-7860-3356-0)

eBook: 978-0-7860-3606-6

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New York Times and USA Today bestseller William W. Johnstone has written over 300 books. He’s an author whose writing abilities span a wide range of genres, most notably Western and suspense. His books include: The First Mountain Man, The Last Mountain Man, Eagles, Preacher, Savage Texas, Matt Jensen, Winchester, Luke Jensen, and The Kerrigans. Visit his website at williamjohnstone.net. J.A. Johnstone debuted as a solo author with The Loner, J.A. works in collaboration with William W. Johnstone and has authored The First Mountain Man, Blood Bond, Sidewinders, Matt Jensen, The Family Jensen, Eagles, and the thrillers Stand Your Ground and Tyranny.

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other thrillers by william w. johnstone

9/16 (978-0-7860-3890-9)

7/ 15 (978-0-7860-3607-3)

8/14 (978-0-7860-3356-0)

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THE EDGE OF VIOLENCE A Tim Colter Western

William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone

Bestselling authors William and J.A. Johnstone continue the wild, epic saga of Tim Colter with the building of the transcontinental railroad— and the making of the American Dream…

KEY SELLING POINTS • This is the sequel to Colter’s Journey. • Colter is Johnstone’s youngest hero, and may attract cross-over YA readers.

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Twenty-two years have passed since Tim Colter and his family were ambushed on the Oregon Trail, forcing the young boy to find an unlikely ally in one-eyed mountain man Jed Reno. Now a widowed deputy U.S. marshal and Civil War veteran, Colter is finally ready to remarry and settle down—until a dangerous new assignment becomes a life-or-death struggle for the soul of a town and the heart of its people… The Union Pacific Railroad is laying down tracks connecting the great northwest to the rest of the country. But two rival factions have set their sights on the town of Violet—a.k.a. Violence—to gain control of the rails. It’s Colter’s job to tame the rampant greed and rising tensions. But to do it, he’ll need to deputize his trusted old friend Jed Reno—and wage a savage new war that will determine the fate of the Dakota Territory and the future of a nation.

praise for the novels of william w. johnstone and j.a. johnstone “Johnstone is a masterful storyteller, creating a tale that is fanciful and funny, exciting and surprisingly convincing. This is great fun.” —Publishers Weekly on Butch Cassidy The Lost Years New York Times and USA Today bestseller William W. Johnstone has written over 300 books. He’s an author whose writing abilities span a wide range of genres, most notably Western and suspense. His books include: The First Mountain Man, The Last Mountain Man, Eagles, Preacher, Savage Texas, Matt Jensen, Winchester, Luke Jensen, and The Kerrigans. Visit his website at williamjohnstone.net. J.A. Johnstone debuted as a solo author with The Loner, J.A. works in collaboration with William W. Johnstone and has authored The First Mountain Man, Blood Bond, Sidewinders, Matt Jensen, The Family Jensen, Eagles, and the thrillers Stand Your Ground and Tyranny.



Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World Pages: 352 • Spine: 27/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Murfreesboro, TN

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Sales History: pinnacle mass market Colter’s Journey 7/17 (978-0-7860-3811-4)


THE O’MALLEYS OF TEXAS The O’Malleys of Texas

Dusty Richards

Western Heritage, Western Writers of America and Spur Award-winning author Dusty Richards unleashes the epic beginning to the O’Malley family saga, a new Western classic set in the lawless sprawl of an unforgettable Texas… KEY SELLING POINTS • This is the first in an entirely new Texas-set series, from one of the most popular Western authors of our time. • Dusty Richards, after William W. and J.A. Johnstone, is Kensington’s most successful Western author. His novels have all enjoyed a 65-75% sell-through rate. • Dusty has been the recipient of numerous awards including the Spur Award from the Western Writers of America, the Will Rogers Medallion Award, the Western Heritage Award, and was honored by the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. • In a 2011 reader’s poll, Dusty Richards was named the Best Living Western Fiction Writer by True West magazine.

Category: Western ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-3923-4 Price: $7.50/$8.50 • Rights: World Pages: 352 • Spine: 27/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Springdale, AR eBook: 978-0-7860-3924-1 Sales History: pinnacle mass market Valley of Bones 2/17 (978-0-7860-3921-0) Pray For the Dead 3/16 978-0-7860-3665-3) Arizona Territory 8/15 (978-0-7860-3663-9) A Good Day to Kill 2/15 (978-0-7860-3531-1)

As Civil War bloodies the nation’s ground, Texas Rangers Harp and Long John O’Malley patrol a vast, unguarded range, picking off the brutal Comanche while protecting the families of soldiers off fighting at the front. Bullet by bullet the O’Malleys distinguish themselves as two of the bravest gunfighters to ever wear the Ranger’s star. At war’s end, the Rangers are disbanded, but Harp and Long John are not through fighting yet. They sign on with a cattle drive that will take them across the most treacherous and deadly stretch of the American frontier: the long trail from Texas to Sedalia. Beset by ruthless enemies inside and outside the camp, Harp and Long John aim dead straight for the future—where a great ranching fortune awaits back in a Texas they will change forever.

praise for dusty richards and his novels “Dusty Richards is the embodiment of the Old West.”—Storyteller Magazine “Dusty Richards is a throwback to the great Western storytellers of the good ol’ days— Zane Grey, Max Brand, Ernest Haycox and Luke Short—but is all original. He knows his cowboys, knows the West, and always tells a rip-snorting story.”—Johnny D. Boggs “Dusty Richards is an all-around top hand at western writing.” —John D. Nesbitt, author of Raven Springs, Trouble at the Redstone, and others “When I want to read a Western writer who makes the West come alive, I pick up a Dusty Richards novel. Dusty stakes readers into the real West at full gallop.” —Jodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author Author of over 85 novels, Dusty Richards is the only author to win two Spur awards in one year (2007), one for his novel The Horse Creek Incident and another for his short story “Comanche Moon.” He is a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the International Professional Rodeo Association, and serves on the local PRCA rodeo board. Dusty is also an inductee in the Arkansas Writers Hall of Fame. He currently resides in northwest Arkansas. He was the winner of the 2010 Will Rogers Medallion Award for Western Fiction for his novel Texas Blood Feud and honored by the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2009.

MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups and feature coverage • Early reviewer promotions through NetGalley and Goodreads • Social media advertising and promotions • Select author appearances

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P I N N A C L E P R E M I U M M A S S M A R K E T R E P A C K A G E R E I S S U E | OCTOBER 2017

MERCILESS Mary Burton

New York Times bestselling author Mary Burton’s Merciless is beautifully repackaged and republished as a premium format mass-market for those who might have missed it the first time around!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Fans of Lisa Jackson (Zebra), Carla Neggars (Mira), Allison Brennan (St. Martin’s) and “harder edged” romantic suspense will enjoy Burton’s latest thrilling offering. • Burton is a Romance Writers of America’s RITA Award finalist and an RT Book Reviews’ Critics Choice Award nominee.

MARKETING PLANS • Print and online advertising • Goodreads giveaways and blogger outreach • Social media advertising and promotions • Email and eNewsletter marketing

NO PITY Each skeleton is flawless—gleaming white and perfectly preserved, a testament to his skill. Every scrap of flesh has been removed to reveal the glistening bone beneath. And the collection is growing… NO COMPASSION When bleached human bones are identified as belonging to a former patient of Dr. James Dixon, Detective Malcolm Kier suspects the worst. Dixon was recently acquitted of attempted murder, thanks to defense attorney Angie Carlson. But as the body count rises, Kier is convinced that Angie is now the target of a brutal, brilliant psychopath. NO ESCAPE Angie is no stranger to the dark side of human nature. But nothing has prepared her for the decades-long legacy of madness and murder about to be revealed—or a killer ready to claim her as his ultimate trophy…

praise for

MERCILESS

“Terrifying…this chilling thriller is an engrossing story.”—Library Journal “Burton just keeps getting better! The romance is touching and the characters are flawed and wonderful.”—RT Book Reviews “Mary Burton’s latest romantic suspense has it all—terrific plot, complex and engaging protagonists, a twisted villain, and enough crime scene detail to satisfy the most savvy suspense reader.”—Erica Spindler, New York Times bestselling author 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 Romance Writers of America’s RITA Award finalist and an RT Book Reviews’ Critics Choice Award nominee. A Virginia native, she is a graduateof the Henrico County Citizens Police Academy, the Richmond FBI Citizen’s Academy, and the Sisters in Crime’s Forensic University program. Readers can visit her website at maryburton.com.

Category: Romantic Suspense ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-4111-4

Sales History: pinnacle mass market I’m Watching You 5/17 (978-0-7860-4080-3) Vulnerable 4/16 (978-0-7860-3941-8)

Publishing History: zebra mass market 2/11 (978-1-4201-1020-3)

Price: $9.99/$10.99 • Rights: World Pages: 432 • Spine: 1 1/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Richmond, VA

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P I N N A C L E M A S S M A R K E T R E P A C K A G E R E I S S U E | OCTOBER 2017

SAVAGE SON Corey Mitchell

Repackaged and reissued, Savage Son tells the true story of Bart Whitaker, a cold-blooded monster who murdered his mother and brother in the hopes of profiting from their deaths. After years of prolonged investigation, the shocking murder comes to light in bestselling author Corey Mitchell’s riveting book. KEY SELLING POINTS • A Texas setting is always a plus for true crime, and murder in a seemingly ideal family-next-door will appeal to true-crime fans. • Contains sixteen pages of shocking black and white photos. • Kent Whitaker, the killer’s father, wrote a book about the crime, titled Murder In the Family, (Howard Books, 9/08), and hit the New York Times extended bestsellers list. That book focuses on a father who forgives his son for committing a horrible crime, while our book focuses more on the details of the case itself. • Mitchell was hired as a blogger for the Discovery Channel’s Hollywood True Crime Blog, part of the Investigation Discovery channel. • Savage Son won a True Crime Book Reviews Reader’s Choice Award as one of the year’s ten best books.

It was a night of celebration for the Whitaker family. Their son Bart was graduating from college. But when Bart’s brother Kevin opened the door to their house, a masked intruder shot him point blank. His mother took the next bullet, followed by Mr. Whitaker and Bart. Blood was everywhere, but somehow Bart and his father survived… To the cops the story didn’t add up, and their investigation discovered a stunning web of lies. Bart was living a double life. He hadn’t been enrolled in college since his freshman year. Instead of attending classes, he’d spent his days playing video games with his friends—while planning to murder his family to inherit their million-dollar estate… Bestselling author Corey Mitchell takes us inside this chilling murder case to reveal the twisted motives of a seemingly All-American Boy-Next-Door who turned into a cold-blooded killer now residing on Death Row…

praise for corey mitchell “Corey Mitchell’s life experiences made him a writer who could empathize with crime victims in a unique and personal way. That empathy is evident in every true crime book he wrote and is what makes his books heartfelt, compelling reads to this very day.” —Suzy Spencer, New York Times bestselling author of Wasted “No one faces evil head on like Corey Mitchell.” —Gregg Olsen, New York Times bestselling author Corey Mitchell wrote several bestselling true crime books including Hollywood Death Scenes, Dead and Buried, Evil Eyes, Savage Son, Strangler, Murdered Innocence, and Pure Murder. He was also the founder of the #1 true crime blog, In Cold Blog, and a contributing editor for MetalSucks, the #1 website for heavy metal news. He co-founded Austin’s Housecore Horror Film Festival and co-authored Philip H. Anselmo’s Mouth for War: Pantera and Beyond.

MARKETING PLANS • Online advertising • Feature in Mystery/Thriller eNewsletter • Social media advertising and promotions Category: True Crime ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-3994-4


Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World Pages: 416 • Spine: 1 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Corey Mitchell lived in Austin, TX

Sales History: pinnacle mass market Murdered Innocents, 1/17 (978-0-7860-3992-0) Pure Murder, 11/16 (978-0-7860-3990-6)

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P I N N A C L E M A S S M A R K E T R E I S S U E | OCTOBER 2017

WANDERER OF THE WASTELAND Zane Grey

From the author of the classic Riders of the Purple Sage, Zane Grey, comes this Western epic reissued by Pinnacle in 2017.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Over 40 million copies of Zane Grey’s novels sold! • The premier chronicler of the American West, legendary storyteller Zane Grey has captivated millions of readers with his timeless adventures of life, death, gunfire, and justice. This is the Old West in all its glory and grandeur. • Zane Grey, some seventy years after his death in 1939, is regarded to this day as one of the greatest Western storytellers in American history. He has written Western novels such as The Last of the Plainsmen, The Heritage of the Desert, Riders of the Purple Sage, and Wildfire.

Adam Larey rode into town alone, thinking finally that his troubles were over. He was finished with the biggest problem in his life—his brother, Guerd, a man who was plain ornery through and through, with a dangerous mean streak that made him one of the most feared gunmen in the West. Now, riding into a new town, Adam wanted to be done with Guerd forever. But Guerd rode in just a few days behind Adam. And when the brothers saw each other, the old sparks of hatred started to fly. This time the tempers got too hot—Guerd pushed Adam a notch too far-and Adam knew that, even if it cost him his freedom, he would get Guerd out of his life—forever! Born Pearl Zane Gray in Zanesville, Ohio, Zane Grey is noted for his careful research and accurate portrayal of the American West. Though Grey trained as a dentist, he turned to writing as a career in 1904, when his first book was published. Grey went on to write more than 50 novels, most of them tales of adventure with a Western setting, including The Last of the Plainsmen (1908), Riders of the Purple Sage (1912), The Thundering Herd (1925), Code of the West (1934), and West of the Pecos (1937). His nonfiction works include Tales of Fishing (1925). Many of Grey’s novels continue to be extremely popular, and several have been adapted into motion pictures.

• Wanderer of the Wasteland has never been out of print since its original publications between 1903 and 1923.

MARKETING PLANS • Online advertising • Social media advertising and promotions • Giveaway opportunities leading up to book’s release



Price: $6.99/$7.99 • Rights: World Pages: 448 • Spine: 1 3/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Zanesville, OH eBook: 978-0-7860-2784-2

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Sales History: pinnacle mass market Desert Gold, 9/16 (978-0-7860-4067-4) Last Trail, 11/14 (978-0-7860-3516-8) Wildfire, 9/14 (978-0-7860-3469-7) Last of the Plainsmen, 8/14 (978-0-7860-3467-3

Z E B R A M A S S M A R K E T H O L I D A Y | OCTOBER 2017

AN ANGEL’S TOUCH Heather Graham

Now available in mass market, this sweet, heart warming novel is the perfect holiday read about forgiveness, redemption and the importance of giving the gift of love at Christmas for Heather Graham’s legions of fans.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Heather Graham has written over 200 novels and is a household name among romance fans. • Heather’s recent releases are New York Times and USA Today bestsellers. • Heather is a tireless self-promoter who attends numerous conventions every year in addition to sponsoring yearly fan events at the RT Book Reviews convention as well as her own annual fan event in New Orleans. • Readers are increasingly drawn to name-brand authors whom they trust and Heather Graham is one of them.

MARKETING PLANS • Print and online advertising • Holiday promotions and publicity outreach for holiday gift guides • Social media advertising and promotion • Target new reader reviews through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers

Category: Historical Romance ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4456-7 Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World Pages: 192 • Spine: 15/32 • Pack: 100 Author’s Residence: Coral Gables, FL

Don and Cathy Angel have never been apart since that fateful day they met in college. Now in their thirties and pursuing demanding careers in New York City, the two have only grown more closely entwined. Until tragedy strikes… When a hurtling train hits the couple’s car on a snowy Christmas Eve, Cathy and Don find themselves looking down at their mangled gray Beamer—and their own bodies inside. Neither fully in this world or the next, they learn that in order to move on, they must perform six miracles before midnight. But with no experience in the field of divine intervention, both are convinced their mission can only end in disaster… But on this sparkling, silent night, these two reluctant angels will discover that there is no greater gift than the one we are all blessed to give: the gift of love…

praise for

AN ANGEL’S TOUCH

“A unique portrayal of the heavenly realm featuring a yuppie angel Gabriel. The realistic, punchy dialog is a plus for this short contemporary, with occasional flashes of humor, healthy doses of sentimentality, and tidy solutions to a series of standard holiday crises.” —Library Journal “Just in time for the holiday season, powerhouse author Heather Graham Pozzessere brings forth a heartfelt and heartwarming story of true love and sacrifice. Wonderfully magic reading!”—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Heather Graham has written over two hundred novels and novellas and is a founding member of the Florida Romance Writers chapter of RWA. She has been published in approximately thirty languages, and has been honored with awards from Georgia Romance Writers, Affaire de Coeur, RT Book Reviews, and more. She has had books selected for the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild, and has been quoted, interviewed, or featured in such publications as The Nation, Redbook, People, and USA Today, and appeared on many newscasts including local television and Entertainment Tonight. Please visit her online at theoriginalheathergraham.com.

Publishing History: kensington hardcover 10/16 (978-1-4967-0867-0) 11/95 (978-0-8217-5126-8) zebra mass market 12/96 (978-0-8217-5442-9)

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Sales History: zebra mass market Lie Down In Roses 9/17 (978-1-4201-3820-7) Blue Heaven, Black Night 6/17 (978-1-4201-3819-1) Princess of Fire 2/17 (978-1-4201-3816-0)


JUST A LITTLE CHRISTMAS A Cowboy Christmas

Janet Dailey

Just a Little Christmas is the third all-American contemporary Christmas novel set in the little town of Branding Iron, Texas, where Janet Dailey is creating charming holiday traditions and beloved characters for a whole new generation of fans. KEY SELLING POINTS • Christmas + rugged hero = huge commercial appeal! • Janet Dailey has strong name recognition with a built in fan base as readers are increasingly flocking to name-brand authors whom they implicitly trust. • Previous Janet Dailey Christmas stories have been both New York Times and USA Today bestsellers. • Kensington has an exclusive, multi-book contract for new holiday books under the Janet Dailey name. • Janet Dailey’s Christmas books are growing in popularity with each release as she solidifies her brand with conservative readers looking for a sweet, heartwarming holiday romance.

Category: Contemporary Romance ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4008-8 Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World Pages: 368 Spine: 29/32

Ellie Marsden couldn’t wait to shake the dust of Branding Iron, Texas, off her heels and chase after bright lights, big city, and a wealthy husband. Now she’s come home, divorced, a little disillusioned, and a whole lot pregnant. Leave it to her one-time high school sweetheart, cattle rancher Jubal McFarland, to point out that citified Ellie is as out of place in small-town Texas as her teacup Poodle. So why is there something about being back—and being with Jubal—that feels surprisingly right? Jubal’s seven-year-old daughter, Gracie, needs a mother, but he hasn’t found the perfect woman. Or maybe the problem is that he did find her, and had his heart broken when she left town. Gracie’s already falling hard for Ellie and that ball of fluff she calls a dog. And no matter how hard the rugged cowboy tries to resist, there’s no denying the appeal of first love and sweet new beginnings—especially when there’s a little Christmas magic in the air…

praise for janet dailey’s christmas novels “A classic roadside meet cute…Dailey has always been a talented storyteller, and this latest is no exception; she breathes life into her winning characters in a holiday tale that is sure to please fans of chaste contemporaries.”—Publishers Weekly on Christmas on my Mind “This previously unreleased Christmas story from Dailey, a legend in contemporary romance, is simply heartwarming. This is the perfect gift for readers who want to get into the holiday spirit.”—RT Book Reivews on Long, Tall Christmas “Dailey’s newest romance brings to life the magic of Christmas.” —Texas Tea & Travel on Long, Tall Christmas

Sales History: zebra mass market Christmas On My Mind 10/16 (978-1-4201-4006-4) Long, Tall Christmas 10/15 (978-1-4201-3509-1) Christmas in Cowboy Country 10/14 (978-1-4201-3507-7)

Pack: 48

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© Sigrid Estrada

Janet Dailey’s first book was published in 1976. Since then she has written more than 100 novels and become one of the top-selling female authors in the world, with 325 million copies of her books sold in nineteen languages in ninety-eight 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. For more information about Janet Dailey, visit JanetDailey.com.

MARKETING PLANS • Advanced reading copies • Print and online advertising • Internet radio advertising on streaming networks • Holiday promotions • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content, and shareable images • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions

other christmas novels by janet dailey

10/16 (978-1-4201-4006-4)

10/15 (978-1-4201-3509-1)

10/14 (978-1-4201-3507-7)

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DO NOT OPEN ‘TIL CHRISTMAS An Evergreen Lane Novel

Sierra Donovan

What happens when a Scrooge-like boss and a determined young woman have to work together during the holidays? A Christmas of surprises is on the horizon in Sierra Donovan’s next sweet contemporary romance in her Evergreen Lane series. KEY SELLING POINTS • Warm, cozy love stories with hopeful, inspirational messages about the healing nature of the Christmas spirit have been increasing in demand and Sierra Donovan delivers sweet love stories with dashes of humor, and good-natured characters that captivate readers. • Taking inspiration from classic holiday tales, Sierra Donovan’s romantic tales are ideal for readers who are avid fans of uplifting holiday-themed movies and TV shows as well as classic Christmas tales like A Christmas Carol, It’s a Wonderful Life, and Miracle on 34th Street. • Sierra Donovan has been a Holt Medallion and SnowGlobe award finalist and has won the Golden Quill Award for Sweet Traditional romance.

Category: Contemporary Romance ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4152-8 Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World Pages: 288 • Spine: 23/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Victorville, CA eBook: 978-1-4201-4153-5 Sales History: zebra mass market We Need a Little Christmas 10/16 (978-1-4201-4150-4) Do You Believe in Santa? 10/15 (978-1-4201-3422-3) No Christmas Like the Present 10/14 (978-1-4201-3420-9)

Bret Radner once dreamed of being a hard-hitting journalist, exposing corruption and writing Pulitzer-winning pieces. But heart-tugging circumstances kept him at the Tall Pine Gazette, where small town life, new neighbors, and human interest stories are the news. In charge for the entire holiday season, Bret is determined to run the newsroom right. Yet with a too-pretty rookie reporter to train, he finds himself challenged on just about everything… A waitress at the Pine ‘n’ Dine restaurant, freelance reporter Chloe Davenport finally gets her big chance to work full-time for the Gazette. But proving herself to her handsome boss won’t be easy. He turns down all her holiday-themed stories and, in fact, doesn’t seem to like Christmas at all. Yet, the closer Chloe works with Bret, the more she realizes that his tough exterior conceals a hidden hurt…and a heart she wants to fill with glad tidings of great joy— for many seasons to come…

praise for sierra donovan and her holiday romances “This story is like the perfect cup of hot chocolate: sweet, warm and nostalgia-inducing.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on Do You Believe in Santa? “Donovan packs this contemporary romance full of all kind of Christmas magic.” —Publishers Weekly on No Christmas Like the Present “A charming holiday story that combines the magic of It’s A Wonderful Life with the warmth of A Christmas Carol. A lovely, feel-good story to be read in front of the Christmas tree with a cup of cocoa.” —Donna Alward, New York Times bestselling author on No Christmas Like the Present Sierra Donovan is a wife, a mother of two, and a writer, though not always in that order. Her greatest joy is helping people find true love on the printed page. She believes in classic movies, Christmas, happy endings, and the healing power of chocolate. Sierra’s first novel, Love on the Air, was a Holt Medallion finalist. Her Kensington debut, No Christmas Like the Present, won the Golden Quill for Sweet Traditional Romance. Her series of Evergreen Lane novels consists of Do You Believe in Santa?, a finalist for the SnowGlobe Award, and We Need a Little Christmas. Visit her website at sierradonovan.com.

MARKETING PLANS • Advance reading copies • Print and online advertising • Holiday promotions • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program

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• Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage • Featured in Bouquet marketing program and outreach to Christian readers • Blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach • Feature in monthly Romance eNewsletter • Social media advertising and promotions


BECOMING BELLA The Ghost Falls Series

Sarah Hegger

With the humor and emotional heft of Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Sarah Hegger returns to picturesque Ghost Falls, Utah where women find the courage to make big changes in their lives. When her new beau turns out to be not what he seems, Bella may just get a second chance at love with Sheriff Nate Evan, whom she’s crushed on since childhood. KEY SELLING POINTS • Becoming Bella is the second in a new contemporary series about women who make big changes in their lives, and in doing so, find love. • Hegger’s characters are flawed and realistic, and readers are sure to cheer our heroine on to her happy ending. • With phrase from both Publishers Weekly and RT on her first contemporary series, Hegger is establishing a strong reputation for her novels. • Hegger also writes Medieval historical romances in digital format for Lyrical Press, which exposes her to a wider audience.

As long as she can remember, Bella Erickson’s been the unofficial sweetheart of Ghost Falls, Utah. And ever since Nate Evans dipped her braids in purple paint in the first grade, he’s been her dream guy. Not that she minds the attention, but sometimes she wishes people saw more in her than just the girl who still has a crush on Sheriff Evans. She has a life after all, a new bridal shop to run, and more mature relationships to pursue… Nate knows he’s not good enough for sweet Bella. But he’s pretty sure the new guy sending her heart emojis and giant bouquets isn’t either. And when Bella’s suitor turns stalker, protecting Bella isn’t just Nate’s instinct—it’s his duty. Crammed together for safety and really talking for the first time in years, Bella and Nate can’t fight the moment their chemistry turns into pyrotechnics. Whether it will burn them out or light up the sky, only time will tell…

praise for sarah hegger “Hegger offers a breath of fresh air in the romance genre.” —RT Book Reviews on Nobody’s Angel “Hegger’s characters have real chemistry, especially in the bedroom.” —Publishers Weekly on Nobody’s Fool “This book has drama, this book has humor, this book has sadness, fast cars, snarky teens and a HEA that is just beautiful.”—Harlequin Junkie, Top Pick for Nobody’s Princess Born British and raised in South Africa, Sarah Hegger’s career path began as a gainfully employed actress, drifted into public relations, settled a moment in advertising, and eventually took root in the fertile soil of her first love, writing. She also moonlights as a wife and mother. She currently lives in Colorado with her husband, teenage daughters, and two Golden Retrievers. Please visit her online at SarahHegger.com.

Category: Contemporary Romance ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4245-7

MARKETING PLANS

Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World


Pages: 352 • Spine: 27/32 • Pack: 48

• Print and online advertising

Author’s Residence: Littleton, CO


eBook: 978-1-4201-4246-4 Sales History: zebra mass market Positively Pippa 6/17 (978-1-4201-4243-3) Nobody’s Princess 3/16 (978-1-4201-3743-9) Nobody’s Angel 4/15 (978-1-4201-3739-2)

• Blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach • Social media advertising and promotions • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups and feature coverage • Cross-promotion with Positively Pippa (Zebra MM, 6/17)

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K E N S I N G T O N M A S S M A R K E T H O L I D A Y | OCTOBER 2017

HOME WITH MY SISTERS Mary Carter

Against a stunning winter backdrop, fan-favorite Mary Carter brings rare insight to the deep and complicated nature of sisterhood—a bond that endures far beyond childhood, and can always bring us home again. Now available in mass market! KEY SELLING POINTS • Mary Carter’s latest novel will appeal to fans of Holly Chamberlin, Cathy Lamb and Wendy Wax. • Home With My Sisters will also appeal to fans of Christmas themed fiction and those who enjoy books about the relationships between sisters. • Mary Carter’s acclaimed novels have been translated into eight languages.

Faith, Hope, and Joy. As children, the Garland sisters seemed to fit together as seamlessly as their names. Banding together helped them survive their free-spirited parents, who moved from place to place and whim to whim, until their father took off for good. But as the girls grew up, they became virtual strangers. This Christmas, they intend to spend the holidays in their usual way: far apart. But their ailing grandmother wants her girls around her once more, and Hope, always the peacemaker, convinces her reluctant sisters to travel to Leavenworth, Washington. Hope is immediately charmed by the unique setting, modeled on a Bavarian village, and by her grandmother’s handsome, mysterious neighbor. Still, there’s scant trace of celebration within the Garland family. Joy’s main motivation for visiting is to secure start-up funds for a coffee shop. Faith, oblivious to her children’s unhappiness, is waiting until the holidays are over to announce that her marriage is over and she has a new love. With a festive schedule of candy-cane martinis, hot tubs, and snowball fights, Hope tries to expose and heal old resentments, but moving forward as a family will take more than a little seasonal goodwill.

praise for

HO ME WITH MY SISTERS

“A fun, sweet read.”—Woman’s World “Carter tells of a dysfunctional family dealing with heavy issues, but genuine characters and wonderful dialog make the story engaging. An excellent read for fans of Elin Hilderbrand’s holiday novels.”—Library Journal “Many family secrets and revelations arise during this holiday stay, with resentments, memories, and emotions bubbling to the surface. All relationships are tested, but Carter ties everything together for a happy ending. Fans of the perennial Lifetime holiday movies will enjoy this novel.”—Booklist

Category: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0771-0 Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World Pages: 352 • Spine: 27/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Chicago, IL

Sales History: kensington trade paperback London From My Window 8/12 (978-1-31773-706-0) Meet Me in Barcelona 8/14 (978-0-7582-8472-3) Three Months in Florence 8/13 (978-0-7582-8470-9)

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Mary Carter is a freelance writer and novelist. Her other books include: London From My Windows, Meet Me in Barcelona and Three Months in Florence. Readers can visit her website at: marycarterbooks.com.

MARKETING PLANS • Print and online advertising • Holiday promotions • Outreach to reading groups and women’s fiction/romance websites • Reading group guide included • Social media advertising and promotion

other novels by mary carter

8/12 (978-1-31773-706-0)

8/14 (978-0-7582-8472-3)

8/13 (978-0-7582-8470-9)

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CHRISTMAS CARAMEL MURDER A Hannah Swensen Mystery

Joanne Fluke

Queen of culinary capers, Joanne Fluke, cooks up the most delicious gift of all: a recipe-filled Hannah Swensen holiday mystery!

KEY SELLING POINTS • There are over 4 million of Joanne Fluke’s Hannah Swensen books in print and they have been translated into seven languages. • The hardcover edition of Christmas Caramel Murder debuted at #7 on the New York Times Hardcover Fiction Bestseller List. • In May 2015, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries premiered the original movie franchise based on Joanne Fluke’s bestselling Hannah Swensen culinary mystery series. Murder She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery starring Alison Sweeney and Cameron Mathison became the most-watched and highest-rated movie debut in network history. The fourth movie, based on Strawberry Shortcake Murder, premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries in Spring 2017.

Christmas normally descends on Lake Eden, Minnesota, as gently as reindeer alighting on a rooftop—but this yuletide season the only thing coming down Hannah Swensen’s chimney is a case of murder… The holidays have arrived, and Hannah and her good pal Lisa have agreed to provide all the goodies for the town’s annual production of A Christmas Carol. But before anyone can say “Bah, humbug!” a Santa-sized sackful of trouble ensues. Like the fact that Lisa’s husband will be playing Mr. Claus to his ex-girlfriend Phyllis Bates’ Mrs. Claus. Or that before the curtains even go up Phyllis is found dead in the snow—wearing a costume that the real Mrs. Claus would put on the naughty list. Soon after, the suspects pile up faster than snowdrifts in a blizzard, while a merry murderer remains on the loose. With clues even harder to find, it might take a visit from ghosts of Christmas past to wrap up this mystery in time for the holidays…

praise for

CHR ISTMAS CARAMEL MURDER

“With a dozen delectable recipes from Hannah’s Cookie Jar bakery, this holiday cozy will hit the spot with foodies and mystery fans.”—Library Journal “Small town Minnesota life, familiar and well-drawn characters, the warm frame of the Christmas season, and a dozen delicious-sounding recipes add to this satisfying entry in a comfortable, always entertaining series.”—Booklist “Hannah is as irresistible as a cookie fresh from the oven.”—Publishers Weekly “Joanne Fluke whips up a kitchen full of clever culinary mysteries.”—Mystery Scene “A tasty escapist treat.”—The Fort Worth Star-Telegram

• Includes a dozen holiday recipes!



Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World Pages: 240 • Spine: 25/32 •Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Granada Hills, CA

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Sales History: kensington mass market Wedding Cake Murder 2/17 (978-1-61773-218-8) Fudge Cupcake Murder 6/16 (978-1-4967-1152-6) Double Fudge Brownie Murder 2/16 (978-0-7582-8041-1)

© Kimberly Butler

Joanne Fluke is the New York Times bestselling author of the Hannah Swensen mysteries, which include Banana Cream Pie Murder, Wedding Cake Murder, and the book that started it all, Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder. That first installment premiered as Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel, and has since been followed by four more TV movie adaptations (and counting!) based on the series and starring Alison Sweeney. Like Hannah Swensen, Joanne Fluke was born and raised in a small town in rural Minnesota, but now lives in Southern California. Please visit her online at JoanneFluke.com.

MARKETING PLANS • Print and online advertising • Internet radio advertising on streaming networks • Holiday promotions and publicity outreach • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotion • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways, bonus content and shareable images

other novels by joanne fluke

2/17 (978-1-61773-218-8)

6/16 (978-1-4967-1152-6)

2/16 (978-0-7582-8041-1)

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DEATH BY EGGNOG A Bookstore Cafe Mystery

Alex Erickson

Krissy Hancock is staying in her adopted hometown of Pine Hills, Ohio, for Christmas this year—and she even has a whole week off from her combination bookstore-café. But a killer is about to dampen her spirits…

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Bookstore Café Mystery Series offers cozy mystery readers fun stories featuring some of their favorite things: a small town populated by quirky characters, a bumbling and relatable amateur sleuth, stacks of books, lots of humor, cats and caffeine.

Unfortunately, Krissy’s been roped into filling in for a sick elf in the local holiday musical extravaganza. With a demanding director, backstage gossip, and two men in fierce competition for the starring role, it isn’t all sweetness and Christmas lights. Then a murder puts a stop to the production, and Krissy is faced with a pageant of suspects. Could her ex-boyfriend, a fellow elf, really be the culprit as the police are claiming? Or will the actor playing Santa be trading his red suit for an orange jumpsuit? When her behind-the-scenes investigation starts getting dangerous, the only thing Krissy really wants is to make it to Christmas dinner alive. But first she’ll have to finish wrapping up this case…

praise for the bookstore café mystery series

• Death By Eggnog will appeal to lovers of cozy mysteries, especially fans of Leslie Meier (Kensington), Cleo Coyle (Berkley) and Carolyn Hart (Berkley). It will also appeal to fans of Christmas themed mysteries!

“Right from the start, I was engaged in the storytelling…A cozy mystery with chuckles, books, coffee, cats and a bumbling amateur sleuth…just the right mix of mystery and humor.”—Open Book Society on Death By Coffee

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Alex Erickson lives with his family and resident felines in Ohio. Readers can visit his website at: alexericksonbooks.com

“This cozy will appeal to readers who enjoy Mary Daheim’s Judith Flynn or the coffee-shop setting in Cleo Coyle’s Coffeehouse series.”—Booklist on Death by Tea

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Category: Mystery ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0887-8 Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World English Pages: 320 • Spine: 25/32 • Pack: 48

Sales History: kensington mass market Death By Vanilla Latte, 6/17 (978-1-4967-0885-4) Death By Pumpkin Spice, 10/16 (978-1-61773-755-8) Death By Tea, 12/15 (978-1-61773-753-4) Death By Coffee, 6/15 (978-1-61773-751-0)

Author’s Residence: Zanesville, OH eBook: 978-1-4967-0888-5

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PURRING AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE A Pawsitively Organic Mystery

Liz Mugavero In the New England town of Frog’s Ledge, the Holiday Light Festival is a Christmas tradition. Killing Santa is not. To bring joy back to the season, organic pet patisserie owner Kristan “Stan” Connor will have to find another Santa before it’s too late… KEY SELLING POINTS • Will appeal to readers who enjoy Blaize Clement’s Dixie Hemingway and Sofie Kelly’s Magical Cats series (Signet). • A cozy mystery that not only fulfills fans’ whodunit cravings, but also offers information on keeping pets healthy. • Includes recipes for gourmet pet treats, as well as organic nutritional tips for owners. • Kneading to Die (2013), the first book in Mugavero’s series, was an Agatha Award nominee. • Large print rights for Kneading to Die have been sold to Thorndike Press.

To the townspeople’s delight, the annual lighting of the tree is a spectacular success. Unfortunately, Santa pulled up in his sleigh, DOA. At first Stan is sure it’s Seamus, her boyfriend’s uncle, inside the red suit. But the victim turns out to be an employee from the town’s Christmas tree farm. Rumor has it the deceased was a mean drunk with a soft spot for feral cats. Stan has no idea why he was dressed as St. Nick—or why he’s dead. Meanwhile, Seamus, a jolly Irishman who comes to America every December to visit his pub-owner nephew, is nowhere to be found. Could he just be off on a Boston bar crawl? Or is something more sinister under the tree? Seamus was supposed to be dressing up and posing for pet pictures with Santa at the shop, but the dogs and cats might have to find another lap to curl up in if Stan doesn’t solve two mysteries soon. Or murder might be the only thing under the mistletoe this holiday…

praise for the pawsitively organic series “It’s the literary equivalent of eating chicken noodle soup in sweatpants.” —The Boston Globe on the Pawsitively Organic series “Good dialog and quirky characters.”—Library Journal on Kneading to Die “An assured debut that will appeal to cozy mystery fans as well as animal lovers and organic devotees. A fun and feisty whodunit that has infinite potential as the first in a promising new series.”—The Examiner on Kneading to Die Liz Mugavero is a corporate communications consultant and animal lover from the Boston area. Her canine and feline rescues are her official tasters of the delicious organic pet treats she bakes. Readers can visit her website at: lizmugavero.com.


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Rights: World English Pages: 304 • Spine: 3/4 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Willimantic, CT eBook: 978-1-4967-0022-3

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Sales History: kensington mass market Custom Baked Murder 1/17 (978-1-4967-0019-3) Murder Most Finicky 1/16 (978-1-4967-0017-9) The Icing on the Corpse 4/15 (978-0-7582-8482-2) A Biscuit, A Casket 4/14 (978-0-7582-8480-8)

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THE AMISH CHRISTMAS KITCHEN Kelly Long; Jennifer Beckstrand; Lisa Jones Baker

Delicious homemade food is a hallmark of the Amish, especially during the Christmas season. So celebrate with this heartwarming collection of Christmas romances honoring the Plain ways that nourish both the body and the soul from these three outstanding authors. KEY SELLING POINTS • With the success of Cindy Woodsmall and Beverly Lewis, Amish romance has been enjoying tremendous popularity with readers, especially at Christmas time. • This anthology features three separate stories, each with ties to a different popular Amish series. Readers of Amish romance tend to be “superfans” which makes an anthology like this the perfect tool for book and author discovery. • Beckstrand was nominated for a RITA Award for Inspirational Romance and a RT Book Reviewers’ Choice Award in 2015 for Huckleberry Summer (6/14.) • Kelly Long was a Finalist for the coveted Carol Award from the American Christian Fiction Writers.

Category: Romance ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0592-1

BAKING LOVE ON ICE MOUNTAIN by Kelly Long Newly married, Clara Mast and Daniel Kauffman have little to give but love during their first Christmas season together. But generous hearts are always willing to be creative in this “Gift of the Magi” inspired story. THE CHRISTMAS BAKERY ON HUCKLEBERRY HILL by Jennifer Beckstrand When shy Katie Rose Gingerich’s dat sends her to Huckleberry Hill to secure a marriage proposal, she never expects to long for carefree Titus Helmuth—or to hope that he might want to spend every Christmas with her… THE SPECIAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE by Lisa Jones Baker A charity auction, an unexpected friendship, and a stubborn spirit combine in an unusual courtship. But for Emma and Jonathan, overcoming obstacles is just one of the lessons to be learned about special blessings this holiday season.

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“Tender, redolent of nutmeg and cinnamon, and graced by the occasional goat, this trio of smile-inducing romances will appeal to inspirational fiction and Amish culture fans, while bakers will appreciate the recipes at the end of each story.”—Library Journal

Publishing History: kensington trade paperback 10/16 (978-1-4967-0591-4)

Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World Pages: 352 • Spine: 27/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Hummelston, PA (Long); Centerville, Ut (Beckstrand); Bloomington, IL (Baker)

THE AMISH CHRISTMAS KITCHEN

“Kensington offers a tasting menu of Christmas baking-themed Amish romance novellas, complete with companion recipes.”—Publishers Weekly

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Sales History: kensington mass market The Amish Christmas Sleigh 10/16 (978-1-4967-0015-5) An Amish Christmas Quilt 10/15 (978-1-61773-556-1)

Lisa Jones Baker grew up near a small Amish town in Illinois that she frequented with her family on weekends. Lisa graduated from Illinois State University and has been on five out of the seven continents. Raised in a Christian home, Lisa has always been blessed with love and support. Please visit her online at lisajonesbaker.com.

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Kelly Long is the author of the acclaimed Amish Patch of Heaven and Amish of Ice Mountain series and has been a finalist for the coveted Carol Award from the American Christian Fiction Writers. Born and raised in the mountains of Northern Pennsylvania, you can find her on Facebook at Facebook.com/amishauthor.

Jennifer Beckstrand is the RITA nominated and award-winning author of the Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill, and The Honeybee Sisters series. Novels in her Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill series have been RITA® Award and RT Book Reviews Reviewer’s Choice Award finalists, and Huckleberry Hill won the 2014 LIME Award for inspirational fiction. Huckleberry Hearts was named a Booklist Top 10 Inspirational Fiction Book of the Year. 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.

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D A F I N A M A S S M A R K E T H O L I D A Y | OCTOBER 2017

THE PERFECT PRESENT Rochelle Alers, Cheris Hodges, Pamela Yaye

Make your heart merry and unwrap these delightful stories of seasonal romance…

KEY SELLING POINTS • Pamela Yaye, a popular Harlequin author, is debuting on the Kensington list with this Christmas anthology. • If you like Brenda Jackson, you’ll love this collection—these authors write similarly captivating, sexy stories about men and women in love. • Fresh, modern stories that will appeal to readers of women’s fiction and even urban fiction because of the edgy and spunky characters.

A CHRISTMAS LAYOVER by Rochelle Alers When Navy SEAL Captain Noah Crawford and elementary school teacher Sierra Nelson meet on a plane headed east from San Diego, they’re glad to pass the time in friendly conversation. But when a freak storm grounds them, Sierra offers Noah a place to spend the night—with her extended family, all of whom assume they’re a couple. And as the holiday spirit infuses every moment they’ve spends together, they both begin to wonder if a relationship is a special gift they didn’t expect… THE CHRISTMAS LESSON by Cheris Hodges Kayla Matthews isn’t looking forward to heading home this Christmas. Divorced and struggling, nothing has turned out the way she expected—including her childhood friend, DeShawn Carter. Now the high school principal, he’s also the kind of man she’s always dreamed about. But before the holidays are over, Kayla has a chance to reclaim everything she once she thought she wanted—and prove to DeShawn that they have a second chance worth celebrating… CHRISTMAS WITH YOU by Pamela Yaye Celebrity stylist Maya Malone can’t find anything joyous about the season, not since her ex-fiancé left her on Christmas Eve. But one look at suave, sexy sports agent Marc Cunningham is almost enough to change her mind. Their instant attraction feels like the best sort of present, except for one very large obstacle—Maya’s NFL star big brother, Marc’s new client. It will take more than holiday spirit to convince everyone involved that Marc and Maya’s connection will make the angels sing…

praise for previous dafina christmas anthologies “This trio of light stories emphasizes renewed faith in love as three women cope with the approaching holiday season.”—Publishers Weekly on Holiday Temptation “A sweet, sexy, and satisfying trio of novellas.”—Kirkus Reviews on Holiday Temptation “Hot, diverse, and modern, this eclectic trio make the season shine and will appeal well beyond their classic target audience.”—Library Journal on A Christmas Kiss “Fun and twisty romance.”—Juicy on A Christmas Kiss

Category: Contemporary Romance ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-1018-5 Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World Pages: 368 • Spine: 3/4 • Pack: 48 Authors’ Residence: Long Island, NY (Alers); Bennettsville, SC (Hodges); Alberta, Canada (Yaye); eBook: 978-1-4967-1025-3

Sales History: dafina mass market Holiday Temptation 10/16 (978-1-4967-0246-3) A Christmas Kiss 10/15 (978-1-4967-0050-6) The One That I Want 10/14 (978-0-7582-7514-1)

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Rochelle Alers has more than eighty titles and nearly two million copies of her novels in print. She is a regular on the bestseller lists, often chosen by Black Expressions Book Club, and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Emma Award, Vivian Stephens Award for Excellence in Romance Writing, the RT Book Reviews Career Achievement Award and the Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award. A full-time writer, Ms. Alers lives in a charming hamlet on Long Island. Please visit her online at rochellealers.org.

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Cheris Hodges always knew she wanted to be a writer. A graduate of Johnson C. Smith University and a winner of the NC Press Association’s community journalism award, Cheris lives in Charlotte, North Carolina where she is a freelance journalist. She loves hearing from her readers. You can find Cheris on Twitter @cherishodges and on Facebook at Cheris Hodges. Please visit her online at cherishodges.net. Pamela Yaye has a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Education, and her love of fiction inspired her to pursue a career in writing romance. Pamela lives in Alberta, Canada, with her real-life hero, and adorable, but mischievous son and daughter. To learn more about Pamela, and her steamy romance novels, visit online at PamelaYaye.com.

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10/16 (978-1-4967-0246-3)

10/15 (978-1-4967-0050-6)

10/14 (978-0-7582-7514-1)

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THAT MISTLETOE MOMENT Cat Johnson; Kate Angell; Allyson Charles

From Kensington favorites New York Times bestselling author Cat Johnson and USA Today bestselling author Kate Angell comes a novel about three single women who take a thoroughly modern approach to good old-fashioned romance, and wonder if the best—and most complicated—gift of all is just a click, tap, or swipe away… KEY SELLING POINTS • Invisible boyfriend apps have been in the news as the latest technological twist on modern romance, and this fun, timely book will set That Mistletoe Moment apart from other holiday collections • New York Times bestselling author Cat Johnson has a wide following and this is her first holiday themed release. • Kate Angell participated in Kensington’s popular holiday anthology The Sugar Cookie Sweetheart Swap as well as The Cottage at Pumpkin and Vine. • Contemporary romances with holiday themes are a perennial bestseller in the category, with readers craving cozy, heartwarming reads as the season changes.

MADE UP Like a Christmas miracle, the Build a Boyfriend App lets you simply input the stats of your dream man, and witty texts, passionate emails, and hot Instagram pics start flooding in. No more awkward questions or pitying looks as you face the holidays alone! MIXED UP But even the best technology has its glitches. When real-life emotions come into play, this trio of twenty-somethings find themselves in a tangle of crossed signals, flying wrapping paper, disastrous Christmas parties…and surprising kisses. MATCHED UP Yet despite the confusion of their mistletoe misadventures, when the New Year dawns, these very satisfied women just may find themselves waking up with true love beside them.

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THAT MISTLETOE MOMENT

“Utterly charming.”—The Washington Post “In this anthology of contemporary Christmas-oriented novellas, three women create fake boyfriends via the Build-a-Boyfriend app…Will appeal to romance fans who enjoy stories of mix-ups and confident—or even arrogant—men.”—Publishers Weekly

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A New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Cat Johnson writes contemporary romance in genres including military and Western. Known for her unique marketing and research techniques, she has sponsored pro bull riders, owns a collection of camouflage and Western footwear for book signings, and a fair number of her consultants wear combat or cowboy boots for a living. For more visit CatJohnson.net.


USA Today bestselling author Kate Angell lives in Naples, Florida. She’s an animal lover, avid reader, and sports fan. Bookstores are her second home. Her philosophy: Out of chaos comes calmness. Enjoy the peace. Please visit her on Facebook or at kateangell.com.

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Allyson Charles is a former attorney who lives in Northern California. She’s the author of the Pineville romances for Kensington’s Lyrical Press. You can find her at allysoncharles.com.

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• Holiday promotion and publicity outreach Category: Contemporary Romance ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0558-7

Publishing History: kensington trade paperback 10/16 (978-1-4967-0557-0)

Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World Pages: 320 • Spine: 25/32 • Pack: 48 Author’s Residence: Poughkeepsie, NY (Johnson); Naples, FL (Angell); San Mateo, CA (Charles)

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Sales History: zebra mass market Happy Is The Bride (Johnson—collaboration) 5/17 (978-1-4201-4262-4) The Cottage on Pumpkin and Vine (Angell—collaboration) 9/17 (978-1-4967-0689-8) lyrical press e book Why Did It Have To Be You? (Charles) 5/17 (978-1-60183-607-6)

U R B A N B O O K S M A S S M A R K E T | OCTOBER 2017

END OF THE LINE Treasure Hernandez

Street lit favorite Treasure Hernandez brings readers a new novel about a woman who depends on the protection of one man until she becomes his obsession.

• End of the Line is suitable for all clients.

J-Rite is one hundred percent blackhearted. New to the city of Grand Rapids but not new to making money, she was born a straight gangster. The pint-sized exotic dancer turned street hustler is caught up in living the “Black American Hood Dream.” She has no off button or filter when it comes to getting paid. With a team of murder-minded goons ready to do nothing but win, win, win, J-Rite makes enemies of everyone, including the man she loves, all because they dare to stand in the way of her being on top.

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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.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Treasure Hernandez has been a consistent top seller for Urban Books.

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Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978-1-62286-582-6 Price: $6.99/$7.99 • Rights: World

Publishing History: urban books trade paperback 10/16 (978-1-62286-726-4)

Sales History: urban books trade paperback Carl Weber’s Kingpins: The Dirty South 12/15 (978-1-62286-948-0) The Family Business 3 8/15 (978-1-62286-945-9) Girls From da Hood 10 5/15 (978-1-62286-923-7)

Pages: 384 • Spine: 15/16 • Pack: 48 Author Residence: Atlanta, GA eBook: 978-1-62286-854-4

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THE SYNDICATE 2 Brick & Storm

From rising stars Brick & Storm comes the highly anticipated sequel to The Syndicate.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Syndicate 2 is a great follow up to The Syndicate by Brick & Storm. • The Syndicate 2 is suitable for all clients. • A third book is planned for the series, to be released in November 2017.

MARKETING PLANS • Facebook marketing • Advertising on Urbanbooks.net • Promotion and giveaways on Goodreads.com • Co-op Available

Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978-1-62286-495-9

All hell has broken loose, and the McPhearson clan is right in the middle of the chaos. After finding out their beloved foster mother, Claudette McPhearson, was anything but the sweet old woman they thought her to be, Javon, Shanelle, and the rest of their siblings hit the ground running in order to keep the Syndicate operating and to keep themselves alive. That also means they have to lose some of the people they love the most. With the legacy of their mother and her plans for them in motion, the McPhearson children are operating on a broken foundation. Attacked on all fronts, Javon and Shanelle are struggling to keep the family normal, while following the criminal plans of their dead mother. The Syndicate is growing, and Javon is determined to bring in new blood while looking for those who killed Claudette. Not to mention, something odd is going on with all of his siblings that threatens to rock the family to the core. Will the McPhearson clan fall in order for the Syndicate to rise, or will the truth end the legacy before it can even begin? Filled with sex, lies, love, and lust, Brick and Storm’s works are sure to keep you gamed. Their hit stories, Hood Misfits 1-4, show that E.N.G.A isn't just a phrase; it’s life. From Atlanta, Brick & Storm have lived many of the stories they share. Brick & Storm spend their time working in the community. They hope to continue to share their stories and create memorable characters.


Price: $6.99/$7.99 • Rights: World Pages: 304 • Spine: 3/4 • Pack: 48 Author Residence: Atlanta, GA

Sales History: urban books mass market Syndicate 1/17 (978-1-62286-774-5)

eBook: 978-1-62286-436-2

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THE FAMILY BUSINESS 3 A Family Business Novel

Carl Weber, Treasure Hernandez

National bestselling authors Carl Weber and Treasure Hernandez are back with their latest installment in the wildly popular Family Business series.

KEY SELLING POINTS • New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber continues to dazzle and intrigue his readership with the Family Business series. • This mass market installment will continue to capture new fans. • The Family Business 3 is suitable for all clients.

MARKETING PLANS • Advertising and promotion on urbanbooks.net and brothersbooks.net • Urban Books street promotion • Co-op available

Vegas Duncan’s release from prison is right on time for his older brother Junior’s engagement to the voluptuous Sonya Brown. Unfortunately, Junior’s attempt at happiness comes to a screeching halt when Sonya’s husband, the mysterious Brother X, and his army of Muslim hit men declares war on the Duncan clan. Duncan family patriarch LC Duncan has gone up against many foes in his time and has always come out on top; however, he’s never gone up against a religious fanatic like Brother X, who cares little about money and everything about principle. LC does have one card up his sleeve to shut down X. The question is, will he wake up from his gunshot-induced coma before it’s too late? What could be worse than fighting a war while your father’s in a coma? How about two brothers and a brother-in-law undermining each other in a battle for their father’s seat at a multimillion-dollar table? Once again the Duncan family is wrapped up in the drama, intrigue, and nonstop action that fans have come to expect from this powerful series. Carl Weber is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty books. He is the Publisher and Editorial Director of Urban Books, and President of Urban Books Media that is currently producing film versions of The Man in 3B, The Preacher’s Son, and The Choir Director. He lives in Long Island, New York with his family. Visit his website at carlweber.net. 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.

Category: Fiction ISBN13: 978-1-62286-570-3 Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World Pages: 384 • Spine: 15/16 • Pack: 48

Publishing History: urban books hardcover 2/15 (978-1-60162-635-6) urban books mass market 8/15 (978-1-62286-945-9)

Authors’ Residences: Long Island, NY (Weber); Atlanta, GA (Hernandez) eBook: 978-1-62286-348-8

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Sales History: urban books mass market Family Business 2 7/15 (978-1-62286-910-7) Family Business 8/13 (978-1-60162-709-4)

U R B A N R E N A I S S A N C E M A S S M A R K E T | OCTOBER 2017

SHARING THE SHEETS Natalie Weber

An ignored woman living in sin with a noncommittal man makes the decision to move on. Will her man be able to win her back before it’s too late?

KEY SELLING POINTS • The books of Natalie Weber’s Bi Curious series were selected by Black Expressions. • Natalie Weber was nominated for best erotica by The African American Literary Awards in 2012.

After eight years together, Regina is craving some attention from her boyfriend, Mark. She is constantly making excuses to stay out of the house and out of his sight. With no kids and stuck with a square of a man who has no intentions of marrying her in the eyes of God, she makes a decision that will only bring drama and confusion into her once predictable life.

• Sharing the Sheets is suitable for all clients.

Regina’s sudden cold shoulder toward Mark makes him wonder if his first and only love has changed her mind about spending the rest of their lives together. He never believed he needed a marriage certificate to prove his love, but now Mark disregards his beliefs and pops the ultimate question. Will he regret his decision or will secrets of his own make their way into the light?

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When Regina is faced with Mark’s importunate question of marriage, will she say yes or will she continue with her newly found pleasures that bring her sure contentment?

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Natalie Weber is the sister-in-law of New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber. She resides in New York with her family. She is currently working on her next novel for Urban Books. She can be contacted through Facebook under “The Author Natalie Weber” or [email protected].

Publishing History: urban renaissance trade paperback 4/15 (978-1-60162-686-8)

Sales History: urban books mass market Girls From Da Hood 8 5/16 (978-1-62286-993-0) Full Figured 4 5/13 (978-1-60162-377-5)

Pages: 384 • Spine: 15/16 • Pack: 48 Author Residence: New York eBook: 978-1-62286-375-4

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HOW CAN I BE DOWN? Brenda Hampton

In Essence® bestselling author Brenda Hampton’s new novel, a drug lord struggles to turn his life around though trouble waits for him at every turn.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Brenda Hampton spins a tale of betrayal and love that keeps readers spellbound. • How Can I Be Down? is suitable for all clients.

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As he struggles to control his drug empire and keep his cutthroat girlfriend in check, Kiley Jacoby Abrams has the next several months cut out for him. If that’s not enough, he’s got more setbacks than one man can handle: an arrogant and troublesome brother, a sneaky playa hating friend, another friend who turns to him for everything, and a woman who only claims to have his back. Kiley’s life is full of secrets from the past, and for as long as he can remember, he’s been running from a life of crime. Moving from Los Angeles to St. Louis doesn’t allow him the change his heart desires, and Kiley soon realizes that trouble is his middle name. His fight to turn his life around doesn’t last for long. When a new love interests comes knocking at his door, she offers Kiley a life of stability—or possibly a new journey that may lead him straight to the devil’s lonely hell. Brenda Hampton is an Essence® bestselling author. She was named a Favorite Female Fiction writer in Upscale magazine, and was awarded the Best Female Writer by readers and Infini Promoters. When she is not writing, Hampton manages her own insurance business in the St. Louis metropolitan area.


Sales History: urban books mass market BFF’s: Best Frenemies Forever Series, 1/16 (978-1-62286-963-3) Jaylin’s World,9/14 (978-1-60162-425-3) Naughty 5: Too Naughty, 5/14 (978-1-60162-411-6) Full Figured 5: Carl Weber Presents, 10/13 (978-1-60162-393-5)

Pages: 384 • Spine: 15/16 • Pack: 48 Author Residence: St. Louis, MO eBook: 978-1-62286-405-8

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THE JOHNSON SISTERS Tresser Henderson

The Johnson Sisters is the dramatic tale of a close-knit bunch struggling to keep the family bond intact in spite of their differences.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Johnson Sisters is suitable for all clients.

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Vivian, the oldest sister, has the house, the nice car, designer clothes, and money, but no man to share her life with. After a previous abusive relationship, she’s struggling with her self-esteem. What will it take to convince her she’s worthy of love? Shauna is the funny, happy-go-lucky sister. Give her a drink and she’s content with the world—until one tragic event forces her to face her demons. The revelation of her secret threatens to damage her relationship with her sisters. Dawn feels like the black sheep of the family, and this feeling is reinforced when her sisters voice their opinion of her upcoming marriage. Will she be forced to choose between her family and her future husband? Serena is the only sister who has a child, but she’s also got plenty of drama in her life. Her child’s father already has another crazy baby mama, so he has no intention of marrying anyone. Serena believes love can conquer all, but will love be enough for her to endure this roller coaster relationship?

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Phoenix, the baby of the bunch, says she’s never getting married. Diva extraordinaire, she enjoys the life she has, until one of her men invades the sanctity of her home and finds a way to lawfully squat in her home. When secrets begin to spill and painful resentments from the past come flooding back, it’s a pressure cooker that could leave these once tight-knit sisters divided in the end. At times intense, other times hilarious and sexy, Tresser Henderson’s The Johnson Sisters delivers more drama on every page than even the most over-the-top reality show. Tresser Henderson was raised in the small town of Skipwith, Virginia. She has an associate degree in computer medical administration and works for a major health insurance company. Her marriage and her children rank at the top of the list of her life’s blessings. Having the courage to step out on faith and accomplish her dream of being published comes in second.


Publishing History: urban renaissance trade paperback 6/15 (978-1-62286-704-2)

Sales History: urban books mass market My Man’s Best Friend 8/16 (978-1-62286-757-8) urban books trade paperback Big Girls Drama 9/16 (978-1-62286-747-9) My Man’s Best Friend III 6/14 (978-1-60162-412-3)

Pages: 384 • Spine: 15/16 • Pack: 48 Author Residence: Skipwith, VA (near Richmond) eBook: 978-1-62286-406-5

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