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THE BACHELOR’S STAND-IN WIFE
Silhouette Special Edition
“Wives for Hire” Series
ISBN: 0373249128
July 2008

BECAUSE “MARRIAGE” HAD ITS PRIVILEGES . . .

Tycoon David Falcon needed a wife.  Not someone to actually marry, but a superefficient, multitasking woman who'd keep his household humming along smoothly. Single mother Valerie Sinclair seemed the ideal candidate. Until an evening out led to an unexpected kiss.

Organizing the businessman's hectic life was one thing. Wanting to share his life wasn't part of the deal. But once Valerie got a taste of being David's girlfriend—even for just one night—how could she go back to being his stand-in spouse?

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What reviewers are saying ...

“...a sound plot and conflict, and the main characters ring true.”  

--Romantic Times Book Reviews

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THE RANCHER’S SURPRISE MARRIAGE
Silhouette Special Edition
“Back in Business” Continuity Series
ISBN: 0373249225
September 2008

“I HAVE A PROPOSITION FOR YOU.”

Cattle rancher Tony Young was seeing stars. Movie idol Maggie McShane—America’s sweetheart—had just asked him to marry her! It was strictly a temporary business arrangement. But ever since they shared a dance and a night of incredible lovemaking, Tony wanted the pleasure of something a little more...permanent.

From the minute she met the sexy cowboy, Maggie knew he was the answer to her wedding woes. But when the charade ended, would they have to call the whole thing off? Or, with the Taka-Hanson Hotel throwing them the biggest wedding ever, could Maggie and Tony turn their sham marriage into a forever kind of love?

Other books in the series:

IN BED WITH THE BOSS by Christine Rimmer, July 2008
DESIGNS ON THE DOCTOR by Victoria Pade, August 2008
FAMILY IN PROGRESS by Brenda Harlen, October 2008
HER FAVORITE HOLIDAY GIFT by Lynda Sandoval, November 2008
THE BOSS’S CHRISTMAS PROPOSAL by Allison Leigh, December 2008

I'm Your Man
Harlequin NEXT
ISBN: 0373881452
November, 2007

THERE WAS A HOT-LOOKING MAN IN HER KITCHEN. AND HE WAS COOKING!

Maureen Hart had never had a summer so crazy...not even the year she’d become a teenage unwed mother. Now her life was on track with a steady boyfriend and a big promotion looming. And the one person who could derail everything was now waiting on her doorstep!

Maureen’s estranged daughter desperately needed her to care for her six-year-old son for a few weeks. She just never imagined when she said yes that the child’s gorgeous paternal grandfather, Daniel, would insist on staying, as well.

Quarters were getting interestingly close. But Maureen was technically almost engaged...and a workaholic...and a control freak. And totally about to cut loose and indulge in a little fun with a man capable of doing his own laundry!

 

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What reviewers are saying ...

Completely entertaining.  “I’m Your Man . . . has an interesting, compelling hero, a complex heroine and a heartwarming ending.”  

--4 Stars, Romantic Times BOOK Reviews

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“You’re All I Want for Christmas”
CHRISTMAS PRESENCE: Three Tales of Love
Harlequin NEXT
Christmas Anthology with Lisa Childs and Donna Birdsell
ISBN: 0373881479
December, 2007

Divorcée Lauren Wright opts for a Bahamas Christmas getaway—only to be stranded at the airport by weather. But a very personable fellow traveler makes the time fly—and temperatures rise. Bahamas or no Bahamas, things are about to get steamy....

Bound by the Baby
Silhouette Desire
ISBN 9780373767997
May 2007  

Millionaire of the Month:

Devlin Campbell

Source of Fortune:

Family-owned bank

Motto:

Do the right thing

Buttoned-up banker Devlin Campbell prided himself on his control. That one passionate night in Atlantic City had been an aberration, but one with lasting consequences: his mystery woman was pregnant. Now that he’d found her— thousands of miles away—Dev approached Nicole with a most decent proposal. But would their ardent beginning allow these virtual strangers to forge a bond that was more than skin deep?

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What reviewers are saying ...

“Susan Crosby has superbly penned a tale of a man and a woman who come together to not only create a baby, but who find each other under what cannot be described as the best of terms.”

--Patti Fischer, Romance Reviews Today.

Susan Crosby returns to the small town of Hunter's Landing with this compelling installment of the Millionaire of the Month series, a darkly sweet romance between two people who should never have met. Can two people so emotionally different make a relationship work, or will they always be just Bound by the Baby?

--4 Stars, Romantic Times BOOK Reviews

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Saturday,  September 22
1. Get a dog cat.
2. Get a man.
3. Get adventurous (go skinny-dipping!)
4. Get a life!

She’d been the pampered and protected wife. Now she was a widow with both daughters off at college and she was suddenly desperate to fill her empty nest with something—anything. So when Jill Townsend finds a mysterious key in her late husband’s office she sets out to find the door it opens.

Saying so long to suburbia, she heads for the wilds of Manhattan, where new friends and career opportunities loom—and sexy men are hitting on her! But will Jill ever be able to step beyond the safe and secure world she’s always known and take that leap into merry widowhood?

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What reviewers are saying ...

“The Merry Widow's Diary is full of touching details as Jill tries to build a new life. Her experiences with a grief support group are funny and affecting. All the characters shine, and Jill is heartwarming in her confusion as she tries to make a new life for herself.”

-- 4 Stars, Romantic Times BOOK Reviews

“This is one of the best books I've read this year or maybe ever. . . . Ms Crosby's humor, wit and true feelings being a widow herself have given us a true keeper! Enjoy!”

-- 5 stars, a reviewer, barnesandnoble.com

“Despite all its talk of grief, THE MERRY WIDOW'S DIARY is not about death at all. It's about honoring our past while still getting on with life. It's about self-discovery and self-forgiveness. And, ultimately, it's about the rejuvenating spirit of sexuality and the healing balm of friendship.”

--Lori Diehl, CataRomance

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Forced to the Altar
Silhouette Desire
Part of the Rich and Reclusive Miniseries
ISBN: 0373767331
June 2006
Susan Crosby  

"YOU'RE NOT MY PRISONER."

Unfortunately, that's exactly how she felt, trapped in Zach Keller's remote castle. The handsome millionaire was supposed to be her protector, but under his watchful gaze she felt more exposed than ever. It didn't help that he evaded all personal questions--and insisted that for her safety, they must marry. She had to find a way off Zach's property, or at least a reason to deny his proposal. Because she was on the verge of saying yes to whatever Zach demanded--especially if it meant a wedding night neither of them would ever forget.

RICH & RECLUSIVE

These millionaires have secrets only seduction can reveal.

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What reviewers are saying ...

“Susan Crosby’s characters are geniune...”

ROMANTIC TIMES magazine

“Susan Crosby has written a tale with a dark, mystifying undertone that evolves into a satisfying romance between a couple who end up fitting each other like two halves of a coin.”

Patti Fischer
Romance Reviews Today

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The mysterious "lady in red" who appeared at his Manhattan apartment inflamed his senses and ignited his passion, but John Harlan's new lover was the very woman he could never possess: his ex-fiancé's twin sister, Scarlet Elliott.

Scarlet had loved John from afar for years...and one night she succumbed to her urges and made her way into John's bed. But could their relationship ever be more than a forbidden affair?

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What reviewers are saying ...

"Opposites attract in . . . THE FORBIDDEN TWIN, a delightful and heartwarming addition to the Elliott family saga."

4 stars
Romantic Times magazine

“...a very hot, emotional story....Ms. Crosby writes intensely romantic yet hot scenes without compromising good taste. Brava...!”

-- Lisa Baca, ROMANCE REVIEWS TODAY

“The root of its success is undoubtedly the believable conflict.... Nice people and compelling characters.... Definitely worth checking out.”

-- Blythe Barnhill, ALL ABOUT ROMANCE

“Highly emotional, this one will tug at your heart.”

-- Debby, CataRomance

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Secrets of Paternity
Silhouette Desire
Behind Closed Doors Series
June 2005
Susan Crosby  

Almost two decades ago, James Paladin had agreed to be a sperm donor to his best friend's wife. 

With three conditions. 

1) Caryn Brenley was never to know who really fathered her child. 

2) James would stay away, never making contact with his son. 

3) When the boy turned eighteen, all secrets would be revealed. 

That time had come. 

Now a new widow had learned the staggering truth. Now a tough private investigator could finally claim what was his. And now two lonely people had a sudden, startling attraction to battle. 

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What reviewers are saying ...

"...Crosby tells a fresh story that not only has a unique twist, it's also a well-written, entertaining read that has everything a great story needs."

4 1/2 stars and a TOP PICK
Romantic Times magazine

 

"SECRETS OF PATERNITY . . . doesn't fail to please. The author has taken the secret baby hook and carried it to a whole new level. What a delicious twist to a favorite premise! But not only is this a secret baby book, it deals with other secrets both old and new, major life changes and to my delight had an older hero and heroine who had to learn to trust in the power of love. 

"Susan Crosby has given her readers another of her fabulous stories to steam up an already hot June night. Her writing style flows and once you¹re caught up in the current of the story line, it¹s impossible to put it down. So get comfy, grab a tall, cool drink and settle back for an utterly delightful read." 

Marilyn Puett 
Writers Unlimited 

 

"SECRETS OF PATERNITY is a fast and enjoyable read. The characters are extremely well-drawn and believable, and the maturity of the hero and heroine is shown in how their relationship proceeds. Ms. Crosby has written an emotionally satisfying romance with just a touch of mystery that is sure to offer much enjoyment to the reader. For a quick, warm, and romantic tale, grab a copy of SECRETS OF PATERNITY. This is the sixth book in the Behind Closed Door series, and if the first five are as good as this one, I definitely have some great reading ahead of me."

Terrie Figueroa
Romance Reviews Today

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Heart of the Raven
Silhouette Desire
Behind Closed Doors Series
May 2005
Susan Crosby

HE WAS LIKE A RAVEN. DARK, MYSTERIOUS AND UNTAMABLE

Heath Raven had secluded himself away from the world for years, but his self-imposed isolation had not stopped him from fathering a child. Desperate to locate the missing newborn, he hired private investigator Cassie Miranda, a smart, sultry woman who fueled his long-denied desires. 

Cassie tried to keep things between her and Heath strictly professional, but after she found his son she couldn’t bear to leave their side. And soon they formed a unique family with a deeper connection neither had believed possible. Yet just as she was getting to the heart of the raven, a startling truth was revealed, one that could send Heath back to his cave…and cause Cassie a crushing heartbreak.

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What reviewers are saying ...

"...the enigmatic hero and an intriguing mystery give the story a dark, shadowy backdrop and make it a page turner."

4 stars
Romantic Times magazine

 

"HEART OF THE RAVEN is a poignant tale of moving on after tragedy. ...The story is not without its surprises, and Cassie and Heath will both have to face their demons head-on. Although part of a series, HEART OF THE RAVEN stands well on its own, and is definitely worth looking for. 

Jennifer Bishop
Romance Reviews Today

 

"... a story full of powerful emotions. The hero and heroine are both wounded souls who are each half of a circle. And when those two halves meet, they create a whole. They complete each other in every way. They both learn that while love hurts, love can heal even the biggest hurt. 

"With her lyrical style, Susan Crosby has delivered yet another captivating story. With its gothic tone, HEART OF THE RAVEN is sure to enthrall romance lovers and keep them entertained from the moment they open the book til they turn that last page." 

Marilyn Puett 
Writers Unlimited 

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Rules of Attraction
Silhouette Desire
Behind Closed Doors Series
April 2005
Susan Crosby

QUINN’S RULES WERE SIMPLE. DO THE JOB. STAY OUT OF DANGER. AND NEVER GET PERSONALLY INVOLVED WITH A CLIENT. 

Hired to keep Claire Winston's sister under surveillance, Quinn Gerard was stunned to find he was following the wrong woman when he and Claire came face-to-face...body to body. Knowing Claire would eventually lead him to his quarry, the daring P.I. vowed to keep her close, but in doing so he risked more than he could have imagined. For Claire's loving nature--and passionate secrets--had shaken the unshakable Quinn to the point where once his job ended, he didn't know if he would ever be able to walk away. That was the thing about rules.... They were made to be broken.

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What reviewers are saying ...

"Mystery may be the backdrop, but love and passion are center stage in . . . RULES OF ATTRACTION, a well written story that isn't resolved completely until the very last page. Interesting characters and believable dialogue are more than enough to make this a compelling read."

 -- Romantic Times magazine

 

"...a fun, action-oriented plot. ...Once again, Susan Crosby has penned a tale with loads of highly charged sexual friction between characters that sizzle. ...Readers looking for a sensual, romantic tale with a touch of suspense should not miss the enjoyable RULES OF ATTRACTION."

Patti Fischer
Romance Reviews Today

"The characters are well-rounded and well-developed. ...The underlying plot was intriguing and the author kept me guessing about the circumstances of Quinn's life until she skillfully dropped it into the story. ...The opening hook captured my interest right away and the depth of emotion kept me reading til I'd turned the last page."

Marilyn Puett
Writers Unlimited

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