New Releases by Brenda Novak

“A sharply plotted, emotionally intense novel of family secrets, fresh starts and community” —Jayne Ann Krentz She left her hometown following a scandal—but family loyalty is dragging her back… Despite their strained relationship, when Gia Rossi’s sister, Margot, begs her to come home to Wakefield, Iowa, to help with their ailing mother, Gia knows she has no choice. After her rebellious and at-times-tumultuous teen years, Gia left town with little reason to look back. But she knows Margot’s borne the brunt of their mother’s care and now it’s Gia’s turn to help, even if it means opening old wounds. As expected, Gia’s homecoming is far from welcome. There’s the Banned Books Club she started after the PTA overzealously slashed the high school reading list, which is right where she left it. But there is also Mr. Hart, her former favorite teacher. The one who was fired after Gia publicly and painfully accused him of sexual misconduct. The one who prompted Gia to leave behind a very conflicted town the minute she turned eighteen. The one person she hoped never to see again. When Margot leaves town without explanation, Gia sees the cracks in her sister’s “perfect” life for the first time and plans to offer support. But as the town, including members of the book club, takes sides between Gia and Mr. Hart, everything gets harder. Fortunately, she learns that there are people she can depend on. And by standing up for the truth, she finds love and a future in the town she thought had rejected her.

Escape with Kisses in the Country—four full-length small-town romances from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak''s beloved Dundee, Idaho series, all in one volume! THAT ONE NIGHT The one thing that Delaney wants more in the world is to become a mother, but at thirty years old and with no relationship prospects, her dream seems far out of reach. Until a one-night stand with a handsome stranger during a night out in Boise quite literally changes her life. Delaney thought she was never going to see him again, but when this stranger moves to Dundee, she gets both a husband and baby daddy in the same package. FALLING FOR YOU Rebecca Wells and Josh Hill have grown up sharing a legendary rivalry known to everyone in the small town of Dundee, Idaho. Now, Rebecca is struggling to drop her resentment towards Josh, and admitting that she feels more for him than she’s ever let on would be the first step. FIRST LOVE, SECOND CHANCE When Katie Rogers reluctantly returns to Dundee, her hometown in Idaho, she is broke, pregnant, and determined to never trust the wrong man again. But when Booker Robinson not only opens the doors of his home for her, but also the doors of her heart, she understands that sometimes a man isn''t everything he seems. And sometimes he''s more.... SAY YOU LOVE ME Morris Caldwell was more than a stepfather for Lucky Caldwell, he showed her kindness and love, even after his passing. Now, Lucky returns to Dundee, Idaho, to restore the Victorian mansion that Morris left her. But Morris’s grandson, Mike Hill is not happy about Lucky’s inheritance, and since his ranch is located right next to the mansion, they have no choice but to learn how to live next to the person they don’t want to like. Can''t get enough? Don''t miss the rest of the Dundee, Idaho series! Meant for You (Book 5) Finding You (Book 6) Just the Two of Us (Book 7) The More I Love You (Book 8)

A great new beach read from the New York Times bestselling author of The Bookstore on The Beach A summer by the ocean promises new beginnings—until old secrets resurface. Ismay Chalmers is ready for a relaxing summer reconnecting with her fiancé at his family’s luxurious beachfront cottage. But before Remy can join her, a hurricane bears down on Mariners Island. Alone in the large house, Ismay makes a disturbing discovery in Remy''s childhood closet. She''s not sure what to make of it, but is relieved when the property’s caretaker, Bo, checks in on her. Bo''s home is damaged, so they temporarily shelter together, and Ismay is comforted by his quiet strength. But the unannounced arrival of a family member puts Bo back at his place and changes Ismay''s summer into something other than what she wants—or ever expected. With so many reasons to feel unsettled, Ismay finds herself turning to Bo, who gives her more than a sense of security; there’s something about him that makes her feel alive, stirring her to wonder what life might be like if she chose a different path… As Ismay grows closer to Bo, she begins to hope the reclusive caretaker might eventually let down his guard. But when she finds out that he has secrets, too, she begins to question how well she knows any of the men in her life—and how well she can trust her own heart. Look for other summer reads by bestselling author Brenda Novak: The Seaside Library Summer on the Island The Bookstore on the Beach

#1 New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak brings the trilogy to a close with more bodies found in the blistering desert, and another unlikely couple set on avenging them. The bodies of seven women have been discovered in Skull Valley, Arizona. Jonah Young, a private security operative from Department 6, has been hired by the Yavapai County sheriff to assist in solving these murders. But Jonah’s not prepared for the complications that arise when he’s forced to work with a woman from his past, private investigator Francesca Moretti. Jonah betrayed Francesca ten years ago. She hasn’t forgiven him and she’s pretty sure she never will. But the woman she was hired to find has been murdered in exactly the same way as the seven in Skull Valley. They quickly zero in on the most likely suspect—but questions remain. Questions they have to answer. Because if they bet on the wrong man, it might be the last thing they ever do…. Previously published.

When your life is chaotic, what’s one more complication? Jane Tanner’s friends are settling down, while she’s been settling for less. She longs for adventure and the big city, but caring for her ailing grandfather means she''s shackled to her small town. She’s excited her vintage gift shop is finally up and running, but it’s not enough. Longing to fulfill at least one dream—to become a mother before her biological clock ticks out—Jane drunkenly propositions the worst possible candidate for Dad. Kurt Elway is off-limits with a capital O. He’s a good friend, but he''s too young, too busy running his family’s ranch. Plus, he and Jane’s sister, Kate, used to date. That kind of off-limits. Unbeknownst to Jane, Kurt’s pining for her. When he’s fully on board to father her baby, she sees him in a new light. Then lingering baggage between Kate and Kurt suddenly surfaces and Jane is reminded of just how messy life is. But…so is parenting. Maybe it’s time to embrace the mess? Coyote Canyon Book 1: Talulah''s Back in Town Book 2: The Messy Life of Jane Tanner

The Baby Business Collection from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak inludes three full-length classic romances novels all in one volume! BACK TO YOU Jenna Livingston’s moved back to Mendocino with her eight-year-old son, where she’s living and working at the Victoriana Bed and Breakfast. It’s owned by the elderly Durhams - whose grandson, Adam, was her first love 15 years ago. But when Adam and Jenna rediscover each other, he wants her back. As much as Jenna knows she could love him again, she also knows there are too many obstacles between them. Too much history. Too many expectations. And now…the future. Previously published. SNOW BABY When Chantel Miller gets lost during an unexpected snowstorm, a stranger named Dillon Broderick rescues her. In the hours they spend together, they become very close and the intimacy of that night creates a special bond between them. But real life intervenes. Chantel was on her way to see her sister, Stacy. Dillon was on his way to see his longtime friend…Stacy. Stacy’s in love with him. Chantel can’t pursue a relationship with Dillon. Even when she discovers she’s pregnant because of that snowy night… Previously published. BABY BUSINESS Macy McKinney needs money, a lot of it, to pay for her daughter''s operation. She will do anything for five-year-old Haley. Meanwhile, Businessman Thad Winters, a widower, wants a child without the complications of a relationship. He''s willing to pay for that. He interviews applicants—and hires Macy to have his baby. Once Macy''s pregnant, they decide that a temporary marriage will simplify the situation—but it does exactly the opposite! Previously published.

She’s not here to make friends. She’s here to make trouble. With her piercings, tattoos and spiky blond hair, Ellen Truesdale doesn’t quite fit in with the other folks in Coyote Canyon—and that’s just fine with her. She’s only here to put her father out of business, as payback for abandoning her when she was young. Or is she more interested in finally proving that she was worth keeping? Either way, she’s struggling to keep her rival well-drilling company afloat. And being a single woman in a male-dominated field has started to take a toll. So when Hendrix Durrant steps in to help, Ellen has no choice but to let him—even though he happens to be her father’s business partner and therefore her enemy. But the closer she works with him, the more she sees what she’s been missing…in life and love. And once she lets go of her anger long enough to learn the truth about her past, she might just find the family she’s always wanted. Coyote Canyon Book 1: Talulah''s Back in Town Book 2: The Talk of Coyote Canyon Book 3: The Messy Lives of Jane Tanner

Sometimes the past we leave behind leads us right where we belong. Talulah Barclay doesn’t like complications. Unfortunately, they seem to love her. Fourteen years after leaving her fiancé at the altar, Talulah returns to her hometown of Coyote Canyon, Montana, to settle her great-aunt’s estate. As she’d feared, her “runaway bride” reputation is waiting right where she left it, and her ex’s best friend, Brant, isn’t about to let her slip by unnoticed. Brant has always been a loyal friend, but Talulah’s decision to run isn’t the only thing he hasn’t forgotten. He remembers more about Talulah than he cares to admit. Vividly. And it’s increasingly difficult to ignore her now, especially when they find themselves in close quarters. Talulah has no plans to stay in town after she fixes up her aunt’s Victorian farmhouse, even if the unbridled sparks with Brant give her a good reason to linger. Besides, bailing on relationships is kind of her thing. But a lot has changed since Talulah last turned tail—maybe her heart has changed, too? Coyote Canyon Book 1: Talulah''s Back in Town Book 2: The Talk of Coyote Canyon

When Maximillian Wilder hides his noble identity and joins the notorious body snatchers known as the London Supply Company, the last thing on his mind is love. He’s worried about Madeline, his vanished half sister, who was last seen in the company of Jack Hurtsill, the gang’s conscienceless leader. Raiding graveyards, stealing corpses, and selling them to medical colleges as dissection material is dirty work, but Max knows he must gain Jack’s trust. He’s determined to find out what happened to Madeline—and to bring Jack to justice if she was murdered for the coin her body could earn. Beautiful, spirited Abigail Hale, daughter of the surgeon at Aldersgate School of Medicine, detests the challenging, hard-bargaining Max almost as much as Jack. But she must procure the necessary specimens if she is to save the college and her father’s career. She believes she is going to be successful—until Jack double-crosses her. Then she’s swept into a plot of danger and intrigue, one where Max must intervene to protect her, no matter the risk to his plan…or his heart. “Novak expertly weaves powerful characters into a complex plot set in a skillfully crafted 1830s London underworld.... (An) entertaining page-turner.” —Publishers’ Weekly on A Matter of Grave Concern “[F]ascinating... a danger-rich, deliciously sexy thrill ride that will have readers hooked from the first page to the last.” —Booklist on A Matter of Grave Concern

Lieutenant Crawford Treynor has fought valiantly for everything he has. The bastard child of a noblewoman, he was handed over as an infant to a poor farmer—and beaten so badly that he ran away at age fourteen. Now a respected officer, he vows to command his own frigate one day. There is no place in his life for a woman, especially one of noble birth. He has no love for the aristocracy… After narrowly escaping the guillotine in the French Revolution, petite beauty Jeannette Boucher agrees to secure her family’s future by marrying a wealthy English baron. But when she learns what her impotent husband has planned in order to produce an heir, she escapes on their wedding night, stowing away aboard Lieutenant Treynor’s ship. Once she’s discovered, the handsome, duty-bound lieutenant is tempted enough by her beauty and spirit to go against everything he believed he’d ever do—and soon he must decide between returning her to a husband he knows will abuse her, or risking everything to keep her all to himself. “A wonderful love story, full of adventure, action and romance.” —Madeline Hunter, New York Times Bestselling Author on Honor Bound “A rip-roaring story brimming with adventure and passion. I dare you to put Honor Bound down once you start reading it!” —Anna Campbell, Award-winning Author

OF NOBLE BIRTH Furious at his aristocratic father for abandoning him as an infant, Nathaniel Kent spends his days exacting revenge…in a most lucrative way. The handsome, blue-eyed pirate captain attacks his father’s boats, plundering their cargo and reaping the rewards. When Nathaniel takes a lovely seamstress as his hostage, mistaking her for his spoiled and wealthy half sister, he feels elated over his clever capture. But his sense of triumph disappears as he slowly becomes tormented by his rising passion for the spirited young woman. After years of abuse from her violent stepfather, seamstress Alexandra Cogsworth finally planned her escape. But she never intended to wind up as a hostage on a pirate ship. Determined to ensure her safe passage on the Royal Vengeance, she keeps her true identity secret, playing the part of Nathaniel’s blood relation. But as her desire for the charismatic yet dangerous Nathaniel grows, the rising current of their mutual longing could sweep them both away…forever. HONOR BOUND Lieutenant Crawford Treynor has fought valiantly for everything he has. The bastard child of a noblewoman, he was handed over as an infant to a poor farmer—and beaten so badly that he ran away at age fourteen. Now a respected officer, he vows to command his own frigate one day. There is no place in his life for a woman, especially one of noble birth. He has no love for the aristocracy… After narrowly escaping the guillotine in the French Revolution, petite beauty Jeannette Boucher agrees to secure her family’s future by marrying a wealthy English baron. But when she learns what her impotent husband has planned in order to produce an heir, she escapes on their wedding night, stowing away aboard Lieutenant Treynor’s ship. Once she’s discovered, the handsome, duty-bound lieutenant is tempted enough by her beauty and spirit to go against everything he believed he’d ever do—and soon he must decide between returning her to a husband he knows will abuse her, or risking everything to keep her all to himself. THROUGH THE SMOKE A shocking betrayal… Riches. Power. An ancient heritage of pride. The Earl of Druridge wanted only for an heir. So when he learned that his wife was carrying another man’s child, he was filled with a thirst for vengeance. But he wasn’t the one who caused Katherine’s death. Or was he? To his horror, he remembers nothing of that dreadful night, when their last confrontation ended in scorching flame and cold blood. A forbidden love… Rachel McTavish, the beautiful daughter of a coal miner, knows something about the fire that took Lady Katherine’s life. In secret, the strong-willed girl strikes a bargain with the desperate earl: he must send his physician to help her dying mother or he may go to the devil—and the scaffold. He agrees, but she is still unsure that her revelation will be enough to save him when so many wish him dead. Passionately drawn to the nobleman, despite all the doubt and mystery that shrouds him, Rachel wonders if he can really be a murderer. Or if he is the only man who will ever own her heart… A MATTER OF GRAVE CONCERN When Maximillian Wilder hides his noble identity and joins the notorious body snatchers known as the London Supply Company, the last thing on his mind is love. He’s worried about Madeline, his vanished half sister, who was last seen in the company of Jack Hurtsill, the gang’s conscienceless leader. Raiding graveyards, stealing corpses, and selling them to medical colleges as dissection material is dirty work, but Max knows he must gain Jack’s trust. He’s determined to find out what happened to Madeline—and to bring Jack to justice if she was murdered for the coin her body could earn. Beautiful, spirited Abigail Hale, daughter of the surgeon at Aldersgate School of Medicine, detests the challenging, hard-bargaining Max almost as much as Jack. But she must procure the necessary specimens if she is to save the college and her father’s career. She believes she is going to be successful—until Jack double-crosses her. Then she’s swept into a plot of danger and intrigue, one where Max must intervene to protect her, no matter the risk to his plan…or his heart.

The second half of the Fairham Island series delivers the kind of shocking family intrigue you''ve come to expect from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak. A riveting, emotional sequel to the high acclaimed The Secret Sister. The rich and powerful Josephine Lazarow, matriarch of Fairham Island, is dead. The police say it’s suicide, but Keith, her estranged son, doesn’t believe it. Keith bears scars—both physical and emotional—from his childhood, but he’s worked hard to overcome the past. Since walking away from his controlling mother five years ago, he’s built a new life in LA and accumulated a fortune of his own. But as soon as he learns of his mother’s death, he returns to Fairham. He feels he owes it to his grandfather to put the family empire together again—and he’s determined to find his mother’s killer. Problem is…coming home to Fairham puts him back in contact with Nancy Dellinger, the woman he hurt so badly when he left before. And digging that deep into his mother’s final days entails a very real risk. Because the person who killed her could be someone he loves… Previously published.

Una mujer a la que amar Adelaide Davies había regresado a Whiskey Creek, un lugar que en otro tiempo consideró su hogar. Volvía para cuidar de su anciana abuela y para ayudarla en su restaurante. Pero Adelaida no era feliz en el pueblo. Allí vivía demasiada gente a la que preferiría evitar, gente que había estado envuelta en la terrible noche de junio que había vivido quince años atrás. Vuelve a quererme En Whiskey Creek todo el mundo recordaba a Sophia DeBussi como a una adolescente mezquina. Especialmente Ted Dixon, cuyo amor ella despreció una vez. Vuelve a casa conmigo Cuando Presley regresó a Whiskey Creek con su hijo, tras dos años de ausencia, su vida había cambiado por completo. Había conseguido reconciliarse con el pasado y superar una conducta conflictiva, producto de una infancia difícil. Por fin pudo regresar a aquel pequeño pueblo que era lo más cercano a un hogar que había conocido nunca.

\"[A] beautifully crafted, exceptionally poignant love story.''''—Library Journal Can she ever trust another \"bad boy\"? India Sommers once had the perfect family—until an ex-boyfriend broke in and shot her husband. Not only did that cost her the man she loved, a respected heart surgeon and the father of her child, but she also feels responsible. Charlie died because of the people she hung out with before she had the strength to change her life. Just after moving to Whiskey Creek with her little girl, Cassia, to start over, she''s learned that her ex-boyfriend''s trial ended in a hung jury. He''s getting out of jail; he could try to find her again. And that''s not all that scares her. She''s extremely attracted to her next-door neighbor, but Rod Amos is the handsome \"bad boy\" type that''s given her so much trouble in the past. If she got involved with him, her in-laws would sue for custody of Cassia. India has to keep her distance from Rod—but the more she gets to know him, the more difficult that becomes. Previously published

After the death of her US senator father, Marlow Madsen travels home to help her mother settle the family estate. For Marlow, the trip is a chance to reconnect with friends Aida and Claire, who are hoping to hit reset on their lives. A leisurely beachfront summer promises the trio of women the opportunity to take deep healing breaths and explore new paths. But when her father''s will reveals an earth-shattering secret that tarnishes his impeccable reputation and everything she thought she knew about her family, Marlow finds herself questioning her entire childhood - and aspects of her future. Print run 10,000.

One night can change your life… Kyle Houseman believes he''ll never find anyone he could love as much as Olivia Arnold, who''s now married to his stepbrother. Not only did he lose her, he''s been through one divorce and has no desire to go through another. He''s determined to be extra careful about the next woman he gets involved with—which is why he fights his attraction to the beautiful stranger who rents his farmhouse for the Christmas holiday. Lourdes Bennett is a country music artist. She''s only planning to stay in Whiskey Creek long enough to write the songs for her next album—the album that''s going to put her back on top. Her dreams don''t include settling in a town even smaller than the one she escaped. But as she comes to know Kyle, she begins to wonder if she''d be making a terrible mistake to leave him behind… Previously published

With starred reviews from Booklist (\"Potently emotional, powerfully life-affirming\") and Library Journal (\"Another engrossing addition to Novak''s addictive series\"), this is a Whiskey Creek book you don''t want to miss! As the daughter of a hoarder, Phoenix Fuller had a tough childhood. So when the handsome, popular Riley Stinson became her boyfriend in high school, she finally felt as though she had something to be proud of. Phoenix was desperate not to lose him—especially once she found out she was pregnant. Yes, she might have acted a bit obsessive when he broke up with her. But she did not run down the girl he started dating next. Unfortunately, there was no way to prove her innocence. Now, after serving her time in prison, Phoenix has been released. All she wants to do is return to Whiskey Creek and get to know her son. But Jacob''s father isn''t exactly welcoming. Riley doesn''t trust Phoenix, doesn''t want her in Jacob''s life. He is, however, ready to find someone to love. And he wants a good mother for his son. He has no idea that he''s about to find both... Previously published

Just call her Christmas Eve… Eve Harmon has always enjoyed Christmas, but this year it reminds her of everything she doesn''t have. Almost all her friends are married now, and that''s what Eve wants, too. Love. A husband and kids of her own. But the B and B she manages, and even Whiskey Creek, the small Gold Country town where she was born and raised, suddenly seem…confining. Eve''s worried that her future will simply be a reflection of her past. There''s no one in the area she could even imagine as a husband—until a handsome stranger comes to town. Eve''s definitely attracted to him, and he seems to have the same reaction to her. But his darkly mysterious past could ruin Eve''s happily ever after—just when it finally seems within reach. And just when she''s counting on the best Christmas of her life... Previously published

Christmas is a time for remembering… Too bad not all memories are pleasant. Everyone in Whiskey Creek remembers Sophia DeBussi as the mean girl. Especially Ted Dixon, whose attentions she once scorned. But Sophia has paid the price for her behavior back then. The man she did marry was rich and powerful, but abusive. When her husband goes missing, she learns that he died running from an FBI probe of his investment firm. Not only has he left Sophia penniless, he''s left her to face all the townspeople he cheated…. Sophia is reduced to looking for any kind of work to pay the bills and support her daughter. With no other options, she accepts a job as housekeeper for Ted, now a successful suspense writer. He can''t turn his back on her, but he refuses to get emotionally involved. Will Christmas, the season of love and forgiveness, bring them another chance at happiness? Originally published in 2013

A heartfelt holiday novella by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak… Natasha Sharp was just a teenager when her mom married Mack Amos’s dad, and despite her crush, Mack always held her at arm’s length. Years after their parents’ divorce, they’re both adults when they run into each other at their hometown Christmas market. Will Mack still keep his distance, or is the timing finally right for their love? This short story follows two characters from Brenda Novak''s Whiskey Creek series. But it''s also the best of two worlds! Natasha and Mack star in their own full-length romance, When I Found You, in the Silver Springs series, available now.

Pareja perfecta Una tarde de mayo, la hija de Zoe Duncan, una adolescente de trece años, desapareció del jardín de su casa. A pesar de que la policía estaba convencida de que Samantha se había fugado, motivada por su descontento ante la próxima boda de su madre, Zoe no lo creía así. De hecho, estaba dispuesta a hacer cualquier cosa para recuperar a su hija, aunque ello significara renunciar a su trabajo, a la elegante casa de su prometido y se viera obligada a confesar todos sus secretos a un detective privado. Jonathan Stivers era un buen detective, el mejor. Pero jamás se había encontrado con menos pistas a la hora de investigar... y tampoco tan atraído por una de sus clientas. De lo único que estaba seguro era de una cosa: Sam había sido secuestrada por una persona cercana a la familia... Publishers Weekly afirma que las novelas de Brenda son \"realmente intensas\". Según el Library Journal, su obra atraerá a aquellos que gustan de las novelas con un \"toque sofisticado\" y R T Book Review Magazine dice: \" Brenda Novak combina magistralmente unos personajes muy bien desarrollados y unos temas de gran tensión emocional para crear un intenso romance\". Es una autora destinada al estrellato. Mentira perfecta Cuando el capitán de la Fuerza Aérea Luke Trussell abrió la puerta el domingo por la mañana, se asustó al encontrarse a la policía. Y el impacto fue mayor al enterarse de que le habían denunciado por violación. Sabía que había cometido un error la noche anterior, pero, desde luego, no había sido él quien había forzado la atención de una mujer que llevaba meses acosándole. El problema era que Kalyna Harter tenía lesiones y restos de ADN en su cuerpo que daban crédito a su acusación. Decidida a aislar completamente a Luke, Kalyna buscó la ayuda de Ava Bixby, una abogada que trabajaba defendiendo los derechos de las víctimas. Pero Ava no tardó en darse cuenta de que estaba defendiendo a quien no lo merecía. El problema era que prestar su ayuda a Luke podía ser peligroso, sobre todo tras haberse enamorado de él. Porque Kalyna no estaba dispuesta a perder al hombre que quería. Crimen perfecto Sebastian Costas llevaba más de un año intentando descubrir la verdad que se ocultaba tras el asesinato de su exesposa y su hijo. A pesar de todas las pruebas que parecían evidenciar lo contrario, estaba convencido de que el segundo marido de su exesposa, un policía, había cometido ambos asesinatos y había fingido después su propia muerte. Siguiendo una pista que podía conducirle hasta él, llegó a Sacramento.La investigadora Jane Burke le llamó en relación con un delito diferente... un delito que podía guiarle directamente al hombre que durante tanto tiempo había estado buscando. Tras haber estado casada con un asesino en serie, Jane Burke había pasado cinco años tratando de rehacer su vida. Y con Sebastian había encontrado por fin una oportunidad de ser feliz. Pero el hombre al que pretendían encontrar también los buscaba a ellos. Para aquel asesino, aquello se había convertido en una batalla personal, y estaba decidido a ganarla costara lo que costase...Me ha gustado la historia desde el primer momento, con una trama muy buena pero como siempre con esta autora, con algunas escenas duras, sin embargo es innegable la buena trama de misterio y lo mucho que trabaja en la personalidad del malo y en como combina la trama de suspense con la trama romántica, que en este caso, me ha gustado mucho aunque no sea el tema principal de la historia. Muy buenoEl Rincón de la Novela RománticaHabía leído otras novelas de Brenda Novak y me gustaba su manera de escribir, pero no la había leído en ninguna historia de suspense, y la verdad es que es un género que sabe tratar.

“You know that feeling of anticipation you get when you’re about to enjoy a delicious and uncommon treat? That’s the feeling I get whenever I start a Brenda Novak book.”—USA TODAY When Callie Vanetta receives the devastating news that she needs a liver transplant, doctors warn that the chances of finding a compatible donor aren’t good. Determined to spend whatever time she has left on her own terms, she keeps the diagnosis to herself and moves out to her late grandparents’ farm, where she’s always wanted to live. The farm hasn’t been worked in years and just as she begins to fear she can’t manage it, an attractive and mysterious stranger by the name of Levi McCloud offers to trade work for a few nights’ shelter. Callie figures she doesn’t have anything to lose. The arrangement seems ideal until what was supposed to be temporary starts to look more and more permanent. Then she realizes she does have something to lose—her heart. And, although he doesn’t yet know it, Levi stands to lose even more. Previously published

\"Sometimes the biggest emotional risk can reap the best romantic reward... After everything she worked for is destroyed, pediatrician Natasha Gray is determined to build a new life. Divorced, bankrupt and suddenly a single mom, she''s ready to start over in Silver Springs--on her own. She certainly doesn''t need help from Mack Amos, the man who''s already broken her heart twice. Although Mack has had feelings for Tash since they first met, too many things have stood in the way. He''s always given her the support she needs, though, and he''ll do the same now. Even if the desire he wrestles with threatens to undermine his intentions... But her heart is not the only reason Natasha wants to keep Mack at bay. More time in her life means getting closer to her son, which could lead to a revelation neither of them is ready to face\"--

“Full of mystery, humor, and oh-so sexy scenes. I couldn’t wait to see if love would win in the end.”—First for Women After growing up in cheap motels, moving from town to town with her sister and mother, Cheyenne Christensen is grateful to be on her own. She’s grateful, too, for the friends she found once her family settled in California. But she’s troubled by the mystery of her earliest memories, most of which feature a smiling blonde woman. A woman who isn’t her mother. Although Cheyenne has repeatedly asked for explanations, the people who could help aren’t talking. Cheyenne is set on finding answers, but without so much as a birth certificate, it won’t be easy. Things get even more complicated when her closest friend is attracted to the man Cheyenne has secretly loved for years. For Eve’s sake, she decides to step aside—which lands her right in the arms of Dylan Amos, oldest and baddest of the hell-raising Amos brothers. He’s the kind of guy she’s sworn to avoid. She can’t afford to make a mistake, not when she finally has a chance to learn who she really is and change her life for the better. But…maybe there’s more to Dylan than she thought. Maybe letting him go would be a bigger mistake. Previously published Don’t miss Brenda Novak’s latest book, When I Found You!

Spend the holidays in Silver Springs, where the greatest gift of all is the love you never expected. Up-and-coming TV anchor Emery Bliss can’t imagine anything more humiliating than the sex tape her ex revenge-posted online. That is, until it causes her to lose her job on top of her self-esteem. Seeking solace—and anonymity—in Silver Springs, Emery isn’t looking to get involved with another man any time soon. But when she’s thrown back into contact with Dallas Turner, she sees something that his many detractors have missed. Being home for the holidays and his adoptive mother’s wedding isn’t where mountain climber Dallas feels most comfortable. Thanks to his troubled childhood, he’d rather be on a rock face alone than trying to connect with people. Emery, however, makes him want to overcome his past…somehow. Both Emery and Dallas had been planning on a quiet, solitary Christmas, but the sparks between them are lighting a fire strong enough to last—possibly forever. Don’t miss Brenda Novak’s latest book, When I Found You!

“It’s steamy, it’s poignant, it’s perfectly paced—it’s When Lightning Strikes and you don’t want to miss it!”—USA TODAY Welcome to Whiskey Creek—Heart of the Gold Country Gail DeMarco left Whiskey Creek, California, to make a name for herself in Los Angeles. Her PR firm has accumulated a roster of A-list clients, including the biggest box office hit of all—sexy and unpredictable Simon O’Neal. But Simon, who’s just been through a turbulent divorce, is so busy self-destructing he won’t listen to anything she says. She drops him from her list—and he retaliates by taking the rest of her clients with him. Desperate to save her company, Gail has to humble herself by making a deal with Simon. The one thing he wants is custody of his son, but that’s going to require a whole new image. He needs to marry some squeaky-clean girl who’ll drag him off to some small, obscure place like Whiskey Creek…. Previously published Don’t miss Brenda Novak’s latest book, When I Found You!

\"A great book to finish off your summer reading.\"—Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author Some families we’re born into Some we find for ourselves When Serenity Alston swabbed her cheek for a genetic test, she joked about uncovering some dark ancestral scandal. The last thing she expected was to discover two half sisters she didn’t know existed. Suddenly, everything about her loving family is drawn into question. And meeting these newfound sisters might be the only way to get answers. The women decide to dig into the mystery together at Serenity’s family cabin in Lake Tahoe. With Reagan navigating romantic politics at work and Lorelei staring down the collapse of her marriage, all three women are converging at a crossroads in their lives. Before the summer is over, they’ll have to confront the past and determine how to move forward when everything they previously thought to be true was a lie. But any future is easier to face with family by your side. \"This heartwarming story of sisters who bond as adults is sure to please...those who enjoy books by Susan Mallery and Debbie Macomber.\"—Library Journal Don’t miss New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak’s latest novel, The Seaside Library! Other charming reads from Brenda Novak: Summer on the Island The Bookstore on the Beach

Your Christmas wish come true! Enjoy this touching classic by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak, originally published under the title Just Like the Ones We Used to Know in the 2006 anthology Once Upon a Christmas. Angela Forrester’s foster child Kayla has just one wish for Christmas…to meet her real dad. Angela is determined to ensure Kayla gets her wish, even though Matt Jackson has no idea he has a child at all. When Angela meets Matt, she doesn’t have a chance to tell him about his little girl before sparks instantly fly between them, complicating matters. Will he turn tail and run when he learns the truth, or will he be the man and father they always dreamed of?

Come home to Silver Springs for the holidays, where broken hearts learn to love again…together. So much for forever. When Harper Devlin’s rock star husband ditches her on his way to the top, she takes her two daughters to her sister’s place in Silver Springs for the holidays, hoping family can heal her broken heart. But comfort comes in unexpected places when she crosses paths with local Tobias Richardson. The moment Tobias spots Harper, he recognizes a sadness he knows all too well. After spending thirteen years in prison paying for his regretful past, Tobias is ready to make amends, and maybe helping Harper is the way to do it. But offering her a shoulder to cry on ignites a powerful attraction and a desire neither saw coming. Fearing her reaction, Tobias doesn’t reveal his checkered past. He’s falling hard, and if Harper finds out, he’ll lose her for good, especially because her famous ex is now trying to win her back. Secrets have a way of coming out, but maybe this Christmas will bring Tobias the forgiveness—and the love—he deserves. Don’t miss Brenda Novak’s latest book, When I Found You!

Originally published as The Other Woman, this captivating story proves that a second chance doesn’t have to mean second best. Elizabeth O’Connell has survived one of the worst betrayals a wife can imagine. Finding out that she wasn’t the only woman in her husband’s life meant the end of her marriage and a year of personal hell. Now she’s focusing on her new business and raising her two kids. Carter Hudson isn’t part of her plan. When he’s introduced to Liz by well-meaning friends, her dislike is instant. But as she spends time with him, Liz realizes she likes having Carter in her life—more than likes it. However, Carter has secrets in his past that he can’t seem to escape, secrets that apparently involve a woman. Can Liz open her heart and learn to trust again? Originally published in 2006 under the title The Other Woman