Thirteen new romance titles are being added to the library’s collection this week, including a fantasy romance by Deborah Harkness, an historical by Meredith Duran, and a romantic thriller by Linda Castillo. Take a look! Receive a weekly email list of all the new items added to the library’s collection by subscribing to Wowbrary. It’s a free and easy way to quickly see what’s new at your library.
Nora Roberts brings the Bride Quartet to a close with Happily Ever After. We can only assume that Parker Brown, the super-organized, high-powered public face of Vows, will finally find lasting love. What kind of man will be able to keep up with her?!
Not a standard romance, by any means, but a gentle debut novel voted one of Amazon’s Best Books. “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson introduces the unforgettable character of a widower with the characteristic “stiff upper lip” of a proper English gentleman. Pettigrew must fight to keep his greedy relatives (including his son) from selling a valuable family heirloom–a pair of hunting rifles that symbolizes much of what he stands for, or at least what he thinks he does. The embattled hero discovers an unexpected ally and source of consolation in his neighbor, the Pakistani shopkeeper Jasmina Ali. On the surface, Pettigrew and Ali’s backgrounds and life experiences couldn’t be more different, but they discover that they have the most important things in common. This wry, yet optimistic comedy of manners with a romantic twist will appeal to grown-up readers of both sexes. Kudos to Helen Simonson, who distinguishes herself with Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand as a writer with the narrative range, stylistic chops, and poise of a veteran.” –Lauren Nemroff
And the Christy goes to…
Contemporary romance: Breach of Trust by DiAnn Mills (Tyndale House)
Contemporary series: Who Do I Talk To? by Neta Jackson (Thomas Nelson)
First novel: Fireflies in December by Jennifer Erin Valent (Tyndale House)
Historical: Though Waters Roar by Lynn Austin (Bethany House)
Historical romance: The Silent Governess by Julie Klassen (Bethany House)
Suspense: Lost Mission by Athol Dickson (Howard)
These titles have just been added to the library’s catalog. Place your reserves now!
Lisa Kleypas. Love in the Afternoon
–historical
Barbra Freethy. In Shelter Cove
–contemporary
Julia Quinn. Ten Things I Love About You
–historical
Gena Showalter. The Darkest Passion
–fantasy
Romance Writers of America® (RWA) has announce the finalists for the 2010 RITA Awards®. Over 1,000 romance novels and novellas published in 2009 were judged in 12 categories. Winners of the awards will be announced July 31st.
Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson introduces the unforgettable character of a proper English gentleman who feels he must prevent his son and other greedy relatives from selling a valuable family heirloom–a pair of hunting rifles. Pettigrew finds an unexpected ally in Pakistani shopkeeper Jasmina Ali. Though their lives couldn’t be more different, Pettigrew and Ali’s discover that they have the most important things in common. A charming, unlikely romance set in the English countryside.
In Karen Robards’ new romantic thriller, Shattered, Kentucky lawyer Lisa Shewmaker has her hopes for a prestigious legal career dashed when she must take a job as an assistant to an infuriating district attorney, where she investigates a cold case involving a victim who could be her double. Place y0ur reservation now!
Lori Lansens, author of the best-selling novel, The Girls, returns with a transformative tale. At 300 pounds, Mary Gooch is resigned to being overweight and isn’t bothered by the fact until her husband of 25 years leaves her, claiming he needs “time to think.” Mary sets out to find him and begins to discover what she’s been missing in life. Reserve The Wife’s Tale today.
Leila Meacham’s debut novel, Roses, is a multi-generational saga about two Texan families with fortunes tied to cotton and timber. Publishers Weekly calls it an “enthralling stunner, a good old-fashioned read” and compares it to the work of Barbara Taylor Bradford and Colleen McCullough’s The Thorn Birds. Weighing in at over 600 pages, this panoramic saga will keep you warm in these long winter months.
