New Releases by Sylvie Kurtz

Chocolate, coffee beans, and a side of murder. When Page Hamlin’s baker vanishes on the opening day of the annual Chocolate Festival, she begs her sister-in-law Ellie to roll up her sleeves and help keep the Purple Page Bookshop and Café humming. For Ellie, the distraction is welcome—it’s the anniversary of her husband’s death, and baking is easier than crying. But the celebration turns bittersweet when the missing baker is discovered in the dumpster out back…with her mouth stuffed full of chocolate-covered coffee beans. Even worse, the police find “evidence” that makes Page their prime suspect. Ellie refuses to let her sister-in-law take the fall. Armed with curiosity, determination, and a dash of chocolate-fueled courage, Ellie sets out to uncover the real killer. But with too-perfect clues, simmering secrets, and plenty of suspects, she’ll have to be careful—or risk becoming the next victim on the menu. In Brighton Village, murder has a way of spoiling even the sweetest treats.

A story of second chances, friendship and betrayal...and the way dogs can rescue hearts. Lark Eamon has always lived a life on the outside. As someone who hears dogs' thoughts, she's been ridiculed and ostracized. Over the years, she's learned to deny her gift. She's built a solid reputation as a dog trainer and owner of a canine center dedicated to dogs' happiness. Until one autumn day, when everything falls apart. Max the Terrible, a terrier who's used up all his chances, lands on her doorstep. The best friend who betrayed her in high school has come back to Brighton and wants to reconnect. Her brother's best friend, who she once had a crush on, struggles with PTSD. Her landlord has just announced that he won't renew her lease. And the local dog shelter grapples with an influx of rescue dogs who need a forever home. She has less than a month to find a new place for her center, run the annual dog Adopt-a-Thon at the Pumpkin Festival...and find Max a new home. As she juggles all her obligations, she struggles with her inability to rescue everything and everyone. When everything she's built falls apart, she discovers that vulnerability can open life in ways she'd never imagined.

The truth may cost her more than a killer story. It may cost her her life. Finding what happened to Valentina Meadows twenty-five years ago is more than a story. For television reporter Valerie Zea, it''s the first step into her future. Business manager Nicolas Galloway is determined to protect Valentina''s mother from yet another heartbreak. Then Valerie''s probing questions turn up buried secrets, and accidents start to find her at every turn. Nick can''t have another soul on his conscience. But Valerie''s investigation points too close to home. Now he fears for both her life and his. Can Valerie expose the truth before the two of them fall victim to a kidnapper determined to keep an old secret buried? If you like mistaken identities, small-town secrets and tortured heroes, you''ll love this tale of redemption.

A desperate man has no choice but to blackmail his bride. Dr. Jonas Shades'' wife vanishes one winter night, leaving no trace. He needs her by his side or he''ll lose not only his funding, but his life. So he blackmails antiques dealer Cathlynn O''Connell into impersonating his missing wife. Meanwhile, a ruthless killer is determined to not only sabotage Jonas''s research, but to make Cathlynn disappear—all in the name of revenge. Will Cathlynn live long enough to confess her love to the husband who can never be hers? You''ll love this romantic suspense fraught with danger and enigma. If you like fake relationships, fish out of water stories, and small-town settings, you''ll love this romantic suspense fraught with danger and enigma. Buy Blackmailed Bride today to unravel the threads of deceit!

She believed her sister was dead. Now her long-lost twin lies in a coma. Kindergarten teacher Brooke Snowden steps into her twin sister''s scuffed shoes to flush out the stalker who wants Alyssa dead. Small-town policeman, Jack Chessman can''t bear to have another soul on his conscience. To keep Brooke safe, he''ll have to keep her close. Brooke didn''t anticipate her dangerous attraction to the one man she can''t have. And Jack''s feelings for his pretend fiancée put his future in jeopardy. Will they snare the stalker before their lie falls apart? If you like small town settings, fake relationships, and devious revenge plots, you''ll love this summer sorcher of a romantic suspense.

A jewel thief has kidnapped her daughter... Jeweler Juliana Shades has no choice but to enter a world of deception and danger. Special Agent Lucas Vassilovich sets a trap to capture the jewel thief making a fool of the FBI. Instead, he snares the woman who''s haunted his dreams for the past six years. Juliana never expected to see him again, but Lucas may be the only person who can get her daughter back alive. Even with his career on the line, he''s willing to do anything to protect her. Will the hurt and misunderstandings between them keep them from forging the family they both long for? Hidden Legacy is Book 3 of the Midnight Whispers series. If you like Gothic atmosphere, reunited lovers, and secret babies, you''ll love this romantic suspense filled with deception and danger.

Secrets are more intense in the heat of a Texas night in this suspenseful novel of love, murder and small town scandal. One stormy night, businesswoman Melinda Amery jolts to consciousness to find herself trapped in magnetic Lieutenant Grady Sloan''s unwavering deep blue gaze. Grady wants answers about a murder. But Melinda has none. Melinda says she can''t remember what happened the previous night. Grady knows two things for sure. That a beloved preacher''s daughter is dead. And that Melinda''s lawyer father once manipulated Grady to set a murderer free. Grady is the kind of cop who won''t stop until he gets answers. With his job on the line, he needs to uncover the truth. Is Melinda''s amnesia real? Or is she hiding a terrible secret? To prove she''s not a murderer, Melinda will need to uncover the secret hidden in her nightmare-shredded memory. And prove to Grady that she''s not her father''s daughter. But when someone tries to kill Melinda, Grady can''t help wanting to protect her. But when Melinda''s memory starts to return, the secret it reveals threatens to destroy them both.

When her ex-husband kidnaps her ten-year-old son, he damns them both. The only man she can trust to find her son again is her ex-husband's best friend. For Seeker Sabriel Mercer, helping Nora Camden isn't business; it's personal. A chance to pay back a debt to his friend. But Nora's influential father-in-law will do anything to gain sole custody of Nora's son. The men he's dispatched to track Nora and Sabriel are even more dangerous than the unforgiving terrain of New Hampshire's White Mountains. He hadn't counted on how far a mother will go to save her child. Will Sabriel's skills and Nora's determination be enough to find her son in time? You'll love the suspense of a chase against time and the elements. Spirit of a Hunter is Book 5 of The Seekers romantic suspense series. If you like fish-out-of-water, on-the-road tales of redemption, you'll love this thrilling chase across the wilderness. Get it now!

A food truck. A baking contest. A future on the line... Single mom and bakery owner Maeve Carpenter wants to create a safe and secure childhood for her nine-year-old daughter. She's grateful for all her mom's help, but yearns for a place of her own-and a measure of privacy. What happened to the independent girl who once intended to bake in Paris? Even though her bakery is profitable, bills are stacking up like puff pastry layers from her daughter's recent health issues and the fees for the upcoming summer camp that means so much to the little girl. The situation isn't helped when a food truck and its handsome owner take up residence outside her shop, captivating her clientele with its novelty. With profits falling like a bad souffle, she'll have to enter the Strawberry Festival Sweet Spot Baking Contest with its large cash prize that could secure her future. All she has to do is bake her heart out-without losing her temper at the competition, or her deadbeat ex, or her mother...or falling for the food truck owner's sweet talk. The last thing she needs is another guy who can't stick around. Can she find the sweet spot in all her relationships and create the family life she dreams of?

Getting lost isn't the best way to start an assignment... But sometimes, you need to get lost to find where you belong. Travel writer Meredith Mills has one goal--capture New England Christmas charm in a series of blog posts to help save her mother's boutique travel agency. If her mother can't get more bookings, Meredith fears another shuttered business and another move. And what Meredith longs for more than anything is roots and a normal life. Spending the holidays stuck in the glittering decorations, twinkling lights and festive activities in the middle of nowhere New Hampshire isn't part of her agenda. Neither is falling the the laidback Pop-Up Christmas Village's designer assigned as her guide by the town board of selectpersons. She's used to following a plan and ticking off boxes. But her carefully laid out agenda keeps getting derailed. Especially when the chemistry between them lights up like a Christmas tree. Then a nor'easter blows through, leaving her stranded in snow while, in Boston, her mother is falling apart. They're the one constant in each other's lives. Meredith can't abandon her. To get the help her mother needs, Meredith must spill their long-kept secret. Will that spell the end of the magic or the start of a new itinerary for her life? Christmas in Brighton is the heartwarming second book in the Love in Brighton Village women's fiction romance series. If you like mother-daughter relationships, opposites attract and genuine connections, you'll love this tender tale of growth. Buy Christmas in Brighton and get lost in holiday fun today!

For executive bodyguard Adria Caskey, business is personal. When Adria takes on a secretarial job her plan is to exploit Peter Dragon''s weaknesses and crumble his business empire-just as his father destroyed her family. But someone else already has the financial wizard in his sights, forcing Adria to protect her mark and delay her chance to exact her own revenge. As the pair grow closer, Peter reveals a unexpected truth, leaving Adria with a difficult choice: keep a promise of honor or honor her moral compass. OTHER ROMANTIC SUSPENSE by Sylvie Kurtz Hidden Legacy One Texas Night Personal Enemy OTHER TITLES by Sylvie Kurtz Broken Wings Silver Shadows A Little Christmas Magic MEET SYLVIE KURTZ Bestselling author Sylvie Kurtz believes that organic dark chocolate is an essential nutrient and justifies watching sappy movies by knitting soft wool baby blankets. She has written 21 novels. Visit www.sylviekurtz.com for the latest details.

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Ma vie entre tes mains, HelenKay Dimon Je sais que tu me détestes. Mais aujourd’hui tu dois me faire confiance. Risa est gagnée par une fureur indicible. Aaron McBain pense-t-il sérieusement qu’elle va le suivre, comme il le lui demande, alors qu’il vient de lui dire que la nuit de passion qu’ils ont partagée quelques semaines plus tôt ne signifiait rien pour lui ? Pourtant, lorsqu’il lui apprend que de dangereux criminels viennent de prendre l’assaut de l’immeuble dans lequel ils se trouvent, Risa comprend, bouleversée, qu’elle n’a pas le choix. Si elle veut sortir indemne du piège qu’on leur a tendu, elle va devoir remettre sa vie entre les mains de cet homme à la beauté renversante – le premier de sa vie dont elle soit véritablement tombée amoureuse... Une troublante amnésie, Sylvie Kurtz Sauvé in extremis de la noyade, Chance est amnésique et ne la reconnaît plus... Pour Taryn, c’est le choc. Son propre mari a tout oublié d’elle, et elle attend un enfant de lui. Mais il y a pis : Chance soutient qu’on n’a cessé de lui mentir sur son identité. Depuis toujours. Divague-t-il ? Taryn en est certaine. Mais, par amour pour lui, elle accepte de l’aider à enquêter sur son passé... Et, à mesure qu’ils progressent, elle découvre, atterrée, que leur enquête se heurte au comportement étrange de leurs proches. Comme si ceux-ci avaient de bien lourds secrets à cacher...

Au nom d'une autre, Sylvie Kurtz : "Tu as une soeur jumelle". Lorsque sa mère, sur son lit d'hôpital, lui souffle ces mots à l'oreille, Brooke se sent prise de vertige. Voilà d'où lui vient cette impression constante, douloureuse, d'avoir perdu une partie d'elle-même. Plus une minute à perdre : elle doit retrouver Alyssa, cette soeur dont elle a été séparée depuis trop longtemps. Mais quand elle arrive enfin chez celle-ci, un nouveau choc l'attend : Alyssa est dans le coma suite à un accident. Ou plutôt une tentative d'assassinat ? C'est du moins ce que prétend Jack Chessman, un policier ami de sa jumelle. Jack, qui lui demande de l'aider à faire la lumière sur cette affaire, en se faisant passer pour Alyssa. Le risque de t'aimer, Harper Allen : Pour Ainslie, le grand jour est arrivé : devant le tout Boston, elle va épouser le célèbre magnat des affaires, Pearson McNeil. Mais alors qu'elle monte les marches de la cathédrale, elle se fige soudain. Cet homme au regard vert, qu'elle aperçoit au milieu de la foule, se pourrait-il que ce soit ? Non. Impossible. Seamus Malone, qu'elle a passionnément aimé deux ans plus tôt, est mort. Incapable de se retenir, elle se dirige pourtant vers lui. et sent son sang se glacer quand Seamus, car il s'agit bien de lui, lui apprend qu'il est poursuivi par de dangereux criminels, et qu'elle est la seule vers qui il puisse se tourner...

Le piège des apparences, Sylvie Kurtz Aurora est furieuse : sa sœur, Felicia, lui a laissé la responsabilité de sa petite fille d’un an. A elle qui ne connaît rien aux enfants ! Sa colère se transforme cependant en franche inquiétude quand, quelques jours plus tard, elle est toujours sans nouvelles de Felicia. Alarmée, Aurora s’adresse alors à un détective privé, un certain Adriano Esteleone, pour mener les recherches. Un homme arrogant et méprisant — et qui propose, afin d’enquêter en toute discrétion, qu’elle se fasse passer pour sa petite amie. Aurora songe d’abord à refuser. Mais si elle veut retrouver sa sœur au plus vite, elle n’a pas le choix... Une troublante intimité, Kara Lennox Ford Hyatt parviendra-t-il à faire disculper Eldon, l’ex-mari de Robyn, avant que le verdict du jury tombe ? Robyn ne peut s’empêcher de l’espérer. Certes, Eldon est accusé du pire. Mais jamais Robyn, au plus profond de son cœur, ne l’a pensé capable de faire le moindre mal à leur fils, qu’il adorait. C’est pourquoi elle se tourne vers Ford, un spécialiste de l’erreur judiciaire. Ford, auquel elle se retrouve désormais liée dans cette course contre la montre où chaque minute compte — et la rend plus vulnérable au charme de son partenaire...

Two Intrigue Romance novels - Wolf Moon: Aileen Mckenna had come to the remote town of Wolf Creek to study wolves in the wild. But instead found three dead bodies. - Honour of a Hunter: Noah Kingsley was the best agent available and the kind of challenge every woman dreamed to take - even if heiress Faith Byrne was used to getting her way.

FOR THE GIRL WHO HAD EVERYTHING HE WAS THE ONE THING SHE COULDN''T BUY Noah was a full-blooded kind of challenge every woman dreamed of taking on. He was the best agent available, but he wasn''t for sale. Not even to heiress Faith Byrne, who was used to getting her own way. But when a stalker''s obsession grew to dangerous levels, Noah answered the call of duty--and once this Seeker took a job, he didn''t bother playing by the rules. Soon Faith''s high cost of living raised the stakes to uncontrollable heights, and Noah found himself in a game in which anything--and everything--was fair play.

Madison. Becca. Porsche. Alexa. Vanessa. Chloe. The It Girls They''re rich, fabulous...and dangerously underestimated. It Girl: Alexa Cheltingham Mission: Pose as a grubby groom to catch a horse killer andprotect the show-jumping daughter of the mayor of New York. A Cheltingham shoveling horse manure — what would Mother think? Thatwas my first reaction when the Gotham Rose spy ring handed me thisriches-to-rags assignment. But the country''s top show horses were dyingsuspiciously and the Roses trusted me to catch the killer. My old leg injury wouldn''t stand in my way, not by a longshot. I''d muck stalls and uncoverthe dirty secrets of the equine world''s bigwigs, then clean up in time tohost the Horses of Hope charity ball. Speaking of the ball, I''d love to havecharmer Ross Hardel for my date...too bad he''s my prime suspect.

Under Lock And Key by Sylvie Kurtz released on Apr 24, 2003 is available now for purchase.

A shadowed past is what Kyra sees in the nightmares that are disrupting her ordered life. She comes to Park City, Utah, in search of balance, but soon even her waking hours are filled with visions of an ominous silver shadow that threatens her sanity. The only person who seems to keep her grounded is Mac McKane, a man who''d left her at the altar seven years before.

Broken and battered, he started over with a new name and a new face. But now he must return home . . .Without anyone recognizing him. Fifteen years after he started his life over, Kevin Ransom discovers the woman he once loved is in trouble. He must make things right. His face is different enough to mask his identity, but can he hide the love still in his heart? When accidents endanger the recovering horses on Ellen Paxton''s rescue ranch, she must put their needs ahead of hers. And the stranger with the scarred face and scarred dog seems to need a job as much as she needs an extra pair of hands. Can she protect both her horses and her heart? You''ll love this romantic suspense story of redemption and second chance at love. If you like tales of redemption, disguised identity and unrequited love, you''ll love this romantic suspense that balances the scales of justice.

Is revenge worth her life?ufeff Her goal: to avenge her parents'' murder. A letter bomb turns her plan upside down. Now she must protect her personal enemy. Executive bodyguard, Adria Caskey has barely started her undercover administrative assistant job when it becomes clear someone else already has the financial wizard in their sights. Until the explosion in his office, Peter Dragon didn''t think he had a single enemy. To protect his employees, he agrees to go to a safe house until he can figure out who wants him dead. Forced to spend time in proximity, Adria begins to have doubts. Will she keep her promise of revenge or choose to set her enemy free?

To save her life, he made a bargain with the devil. Now famed pianist Daniel Moreau must convince Christiane Lawrence he still loves her before the stroke of midnight on Mardi Gras . . . Or condemn her to death. Nine years ago, Daniel left the woman he loved without a word of explanation. Now Christi''s back in the middle of danger with their daughter at her side. All Christi''s ever wanted was to belong, but the price may prove too high. Will Christi fall victim to a madman''s obsession? Or will Daniel earn her forgiveness and a second chance at love?