New Releases by Anne Stuart

Is he a half-mad court jester or a brilliant spy for the king? Lady Julianna knows this much for certain: He is no fool when it comes to the art of seduction. Nicholas Strangefellow is a scoundrel prized by King Henry himself--a court jester. Now sent to the wedding of the Earl of Fordham to entertain, but secretly under orders from the King to bring back a legendary chalice, Nicholas is a man on a mission that could easily be bollixed. Suddenly the chances of bollixing increase merrily when he meets irresistible Julianna, the widowed daughter of the bride-to-be. After a loveless arranged marriage, Julianna plans to join a convent. Yet she finds herself in wickedly provocative conversation with, of all men, the king's mocking, ribald "wedding present" to the Earl. Nicholas--the jester, the fool, and a mere commoner, who immediately decides to seduce her while procuring the chalice for King Henry. What follows is a rollicking comedy, an intrigue spiced with villains and danger, but most of all, a tender and sexy romance. Nicholas is hardly the husband a noblewoman should choose, and when he's faced with a choice between desire and betrayal, or loyalty to King and a comfortable life, he'll have to confront the shocking truth. That he's become a fool for love.

Posing as a cook in order to infiltrate her former home and uncover family secrets, Sophie finds herself falling for the estate's new owner, a handsome viscount.

A damaged beauty. The cruellest beast. Ruined beyond repair, and shunned by London society, lovely Miranda Rohan rebelliously embraces the freedom of having nothing left to lose. However, this dangerous course throws her under the power of the darkly enigmatic Lucien de Malheur – known to many as the Scorpion.

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From a trio of New York Times–bestselling authors, a "quirky charmer . . . an enjoyable paranormal romp that's definitely not just for dog lovers" ( Publishers Weekly, starred review) Abby has just arrived in Summerville, Ohio, with her placid Newfoundland, Bowser. She's reluctantly inherited her grandmother's coffee shop, but it's not long before she's brewing up trouble in the form of magical baked goods and steaming up her life with an exasperating college professor. And then there's Daisy, a coder, and her hyperactive Jack Russell, Bailey. Her tightly wound world spins out of control when she discovers the chaos within and meets a mysterious dog trainer whose teaching style is definitely hands-on. Finally there's Shar, professor of ancient history at Summerville College, who wakes up one morning to find her neurotic dachshund, Wolfie, snarling at an implacable god sitting at her kitchen table, the first thing in her life she hasn't been able to footnote. What on earth is going on in this unearthly little town? It's up to Abby, Daisy, and Shar to find out before an ancient goddess takes over Southern Ohio, and they all end up in the apocalyptic doghouse . . . "Equal measures of sexy romance, captivating characters, and clever writing . . . [a] rich cast of quirky secondary characters (including one of the best villainesses ever written) . . . Dogs and Goddesses is absolutely sublime." — Booklist (starred review)

After a car wreck, Molly Winters awakened with amnesia--and to terrifying news. She'd been traveling with an unidentified man who'd died in the crash, and now she was being released into the custody of Patrick Winters. Molly couldn't remember Patrick--only the emotions of loving and wanting him. But as she recovered at Winter's Edge, the estate she was told was home, someone tried to kill her. On the fatal night that had robbed her of her memory, had she been fleeing her husband--or racing toward his embrace?

Three magical sisters meet their true loves—in a wicked scheme to take their powers—in this sexy romantic fantasy from a trio of beloved authors. When she was sixteen, Dee Fortune kidnapped her two younger sisters and ran from danger. Now twenty-nine, she's still trying to control her shape-shifting power, which is no easy task when Danny James shows up one Friday morning with his deadly smile and dangerous questions about the past. Dee's sister Lizzie is determined to save her family from financial ruin by turning straw into gold; now if she could only stop turning forks into bunnies. Then Elric, a sorcerer, appears one Friday annoyed with the chaos Lizzie is creating in the universe and in his heart . . . While Mare, the youngest Miss Fortune, towers above her sisters, her telekinetic power is dwarfed by their gifts. She spends her days at Value Video and her nights contemplating the futility of her existence. But then a gorgeous Value Video VP and Mare's long lost love turn up...and they all turn up the heat on a weekend that no Fortune will soon forget!

From USA TODAY bestselling authors comes a special 3-in-1 in which one magic candle beings hope and love to three women. Three short stories in which the wintry magic of Crescent Cove, Vermont, reaches out to touch three very different women during the holiday season.

Elizabeth of Bredon is on her way to a convent to become a nun, but the charming (and dastardly) Prince William accompanying her on the journey may weaken her resolve. When the journey takes a treacherous turn, there is no safe place but in the wicked prince's arms. Original.

Harlequin NCP #8 by Anne Stuart\Day Leclaire released on Sep 24, 2002 is available now for purchase.

Michael Blackheart is a cat burglar. Duncan Cullen is an ex-CIA agent. They are as different as night and day, but share a goal--obtaining a private art collection being auctioned off for millions. Neither man imagines the dark world they are about to enter in these intertwined stories. Original

Celebrate Valentine's Day with three stories about bachelors who find true love--and fatherhood. In Stuart's "Goddess in Waiting, " a dashing urban hero discovers his mate in a maternity store. Jule McBride's hero in "My Man Valentine" steps up to protect the heroine, but ends up changing diapers. Tara Quinn's hero in "Gabe's Special Delivery" finds the secret to true love in the pink bundle left on his doorstep.

The Widow by Anne Stuart released on Jun 24, 2001 is available now for purchase.

Shadows At Sunset by Anne Stuart released on Aug 25, 2000 is available now for purchase.

My Secret Admirer by Anne Stuart\Vicki Lewis Thompson\Marisa Carroll released on Dec 25, 1998 is available now for purchase.

"In this unique book, Katherine Stone, Anne Stuart, Donna Julian, and Jodie Larsen have created an unforgettable portrait of four women shadowed by their past, but ready to embrace a future filled with the promise of hope, forgiveness, and love ..."--P. [4] of cover.

This Valentine's Day, three unsuspecting couples won't know with hit them--but Cupid will! The Cupid Connection is a collection of three heartfelt tales about men and women who fall prey to Cupid's red arrows--on the most romantic day of the year. These stories by three bestselling authors are sure to make your readers swoon! Republished titles.

She is an impoverished noblewoman who lives by her wits as a Tarot reader for the English nobility. He is London's most notorious cat burglar. They meet one dark night. Yet she cannot foresee the destiny that will sweep her into the adventure of her life with the proud, arrogant thief who has no intention of ever being caught--by man or woman.

Strangers In The Night by Anne Stuart\Chelsea Quinn Yarbro\Maggie Shayne released on Aug 25, 1995 is available now for purchase.

Wrongly accused of his father's murder, handsome Valerian Romney must flee his vengeful pursuers.

Francey finds herself attracted to a mysterious stranger who calls himself Michael Dowd and seems to be pursued by danger

Troubleshooter Maggie Bennett is assigned to protect ex-rock star Mack Pulaski and gets swept up in a world of multi-million dollar drug deals that takes her from Central America to Zurich