New Releases by Laura Martin

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Harlequin® Historical brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! This Harlequin® Historical bundle includes Lord Havelock’s List by Annie Burrows, Saved by the Viking Warrior by Michelle Styles and The Pirate Hunter by Laura Martin. Look for six compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Historical!

The Gentleman Rogue - Margaret McPhee Inescapable, undeniable and impossible to resist! In a Mayfair ballroom, beautiful Emma Northcote stands in amazement. For gazing at her, with eyes she''d know anywhere, is Ned Stratham - a man whose roguish charm once held her captivated. But that was another life in another part of London. With their past mired in secrets and betrayal, and their true identities now at last revealed, Ned realises they can never rekindle their affair. For only he knows that they share a deeper connection – one that could make Emma hate him if she ever discovered the truth... The Pirate Hunter - Laura Martin A forbidden attraction in paradise! Shipwrecked off the coast of Barbados, pirate hunter William Greenacre is ready to surrender to the seductive pull of the sea, when an angelic figure dives to his rescue. Except this angel is none other than Mia Del Torres – and she''s a wanted woman! To escape imprisonment, Mia must set sail with Will on his mission of revenge and help track down her brother, the formidable Captain Jorge Del Torres. By rights, she should hate Will, yet below deck their passion ignites. But when the hunters become the hunted, will their newly-forged connection be enough to save them both? The Lone Sheriff - Lynna Banning A woman detective? Not on his watch! As if tracking down train robbers weren''t hard enough, now Sheriff Jericho Silver''s back-up has arrived and she''s a gun-toting, head-turning beauty. She sure spells trouble. Madison O''Donnell had the perfect life – a beautiful home and all the ladies'' luncheons she could stomach – but it left her bored to tears. Now a widow, she''s determined to fill her days with daring deeds and wild adventures. Jericho is equally determined that she''ll be on the next train home. But this is one lady who won''t take no for an answer...

SURRENDER THE ARMOR OR EARTH WILL DIE! Following the shocking final moments of the previous issue, the Armor Hunters have made their intentions clear, and unless X-O Manowar is turned over to them immediately, thousands of innocents will become additional casualties of this already brutal war. Valiant?s most formidable heroes are about to go on the offensive, but the Armor Hunters have another trick up their sleeve, and this one will change the battle forever. Who will live? Who will die? The world will know what it feels like to be POWERLESS as Valiant?s massive summer crossover continues!

A supernatural take on World War II espionage featuring a girl with the ability to possess other bodies.

A supernatural take on World War II espionage featuring a girl with the ability to possess other bodies.

Shipwrecked off the coast of Barbados, pirate hunter William Greenacre is ready to surrender to the seductive pull of the sea when an angelic figure dives to his rescue. Except this angel is none other than Mia Del Torres-and she''s a wanted woman! To escape imprisonment, Mia must set sail with Will on his mission of revenge and help track down her brother, the formidable Captain Jorge Del Torres. By rights, she should hate Will, yet below deck their passion ignites. But when the hunters become the hunted, will their newly forged connection be enough to save them both? [pg. 4].

Written by series creator Joss Whedon and show writer Brett Matthews, this new edition features the extras previously only available in the limited deluxe edition! The ragtag crew of Serenity mercenaries, fugitives, and one law-abiding prostitute pursue fast cash and a little peace along the fringes of space. On a scavenger mission that promises a big payoff, they realize too late that they are being played by an old enemy with a grudge.

The Stand is a classic tale of good vs. evil, loss weighed against redemption and despair pitted against hope. It is an apocalyptic vision of man''s battle to save life against a worldwide plague of death. For when Captain Trips works its way across the land, it is time to make a stand. Award-winning writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (HBO''s Big Love), and artists Mike Perkins (Captain America) and Laura Martin (Astonishing X-Men), join forces to bring one of the great novels of modern literature to life through graphic art storytelling. Collecting Stephen King''s THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #1-5

"You may be sweet, but you''re not innocent!" Bethany told herself she didn''t care what Chad Alington thought of her. He was a perfect stranger—too perfect, in fact—a tall, dark, handsome millionaire with a stubborn streak which matched Bethany''s. So who would win the battle of wills? Bethany had tried life as a rich man''s plaything, and now she was determined to live the simple life. No frills or fuss, and definitely no men! But Chad had other ideas….

"You''re the most infuriating, unpredictable woman I''ve ever had the misfortune to meet!" And with those devastating words Hunter Deveraux made his opinion of Estelle all too clear. She did her best to stay out of his way after that, even though she thought Hunter was the most exciting man she''d ever met—after all, she did have a baby to consider. Of course, when Estelle started to work for Hunter, avoiding him just wasn''t possible. But why—if Estelle found Hunter so attractive—did she have to avoid him at all?

This was what she''d been waiting for all her life. This stranger was her destiny!Olivia had never dreamed that, on her first night in her new home, she''d sleep with a perfect stranger! But Jake knew—men like Jake Savage always knew when women found them irresistible. Olivia had fallen in love with Jake at first sight. He was perfect for her. Now if Olivia could just convince him that she was the perfect woman for him—

Fiancé or foe? When Lucy Harper reluctantly agreed to use writer Alex Darcy''s villa in Majorca to get over her late husband, she had one condition—that the host would keep well out of her way. But Alex had other ideas. Assuming the role of a guardian angel, he helped Lucy out of her despair—and into his bed…. And, it seemed, into his trap. For Alex hid a secret—a secret that, when she finally did learn the shocking truth, made Lucy wonder if she had been living with the enemy all along!

What had she let herself in for? Christy King just knew that when she and Drew Michaels met again sparks would fly. So why had she accepted his challenge? Being isolated with this infuriating man might be some women''s idea of paradise, but certainly not hers. Had she made a terrible mistake? And then the memories of their night of passion returned to haunt her….

Love or betrayal Infiltrating millionaire Michael Hamilton''s business empire took all of Amber''s acting skills, but the thought of avenging her stepsister drove her on. Michael was a stickler for efficiency while Amber had never worked in an office in her life! She looked the part as his unflappable new personal assistant, but how would Amber''s scatty ways match up to such an exacting boss? A business trip to Amsterdam would put her to the test—they''d be working closely together, day and night! But the demands of the job were not her only concern. How was Amber going to stop herself from falling for the man she had set out to betray?

He thought she was no more than a dizzy flirt! When Luke Denner first met Robyn Drew she was clinging to a fountain in the early hours of the morning! Luke dismissed her as nothing more than a dizzy, empty-headed flirt, but Robyn was swept away by Luke''s charm and good looks. Instead of looking to the past, she was now looking forward to a bright new future—a future that included Luke. How was she going to convince him that he meant so much more to her than a few hours of passion?

\"I would very much like to make love to you!\" How dared Travis Steele make such a suggestion to his nephew''s teacher, of all people? Travis was irresistible to most women, yet Simone Walker was determined to fight the attraction she felt for him. She''d been hurt once before by this handsome man and didn''t want to repeat the experience. But suddenly the past no longer seemed important as Simone found herself unable to resist Travis''s undoubted charms. Was she wrong to trust her foolish heart and fall in love with him all over again?

Lose the sugar with recipes for sweet and savory treats that use only natural sweeteners and seasonal products: no white sugar, corn syrup, or chemical substitutes allowed. Celebrity chefs from across America contribute their favorite recipes to this unique collection, which offers suggestions for delicious dairy- and gluten-free treats, along with vegan and low-fat variations. And every recipe has been tested and re-tested to perfection. Plus, Laura Martin demystifies the art of substituting natural sweeteners for refined products, so readers can use these sure-fire alternatives in their own favorite dishes!

Written by GREG RUCKA Art and cover by CULLY HAMNER Greg Rucka returns to write the adventures of Renee Montoya - the character he helped transform into The Question - as a gun-running scheme threatens Gotham City in stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #854-863. Features the art of Cully Hamner (RED)! On sale JANUARY 26 - 128 pg, FC

Ever want to color a comic? Whether you''re looking to become a professional colorist, color your own art, or simply have some good-old comic book fun, this is the series for you! Eisner-award winning colorist Laura Martin shows you what you need to know before you go pro. From setting the mood of a scene, to texture tricks, Martin breaks down the most effective ways to translate a page from black-and-white pencils into a vibrant story. This series is a complete tutorial in the art of storytelling with color. Learn from the best, and become the best.

This is the story of how we could have gone to space. Maybe how we should have gone to space. This is the story of the Ministry of Space: The black budget that financed the move into space. The deaths of the test pilots taken from the surviving Spitfire flyers of the Battle of Britain. And in 2000, the end of the Golden Age, as America and Russia begin moving into space. The secret revealed, and the destruction of a man who sacrificed himself for the Ministry of Space. Plus, a sketchbook section by Chris Weston and an all-new appendix by Warren Ellis revealing the facts behind the fiction!

Their existence is a secret buried under riddles and conspiracies, their sponsor an utter mystery (even to them), and their mission as diverse and complex as the universe itself. Elijah Snow initiates part of his plan to stop the mysterious Four, makes a startling revelation about his past AND uncovers information on the world''s first space launch... in 18511 As more secrets crumble, more mysteries rise to take their place From the twisted mind of massively popular scribe Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan, Global Frequency, The Authority) and artist par excellence John Cassaday (Hellboy: Weird Tales) comes a foray into the myriad riddles of our universe.

This study shows how Goethe''s Die pilgernde Torin, Kleist''s Die Marquise von O..., Hawthorne''s The Scarlet Letter, and James'' Daisy Miller can appeal to the reader who identifies a message friendly towards woman and her plight, whether the message was the author''s intention or not.