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OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS

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SIXKILLER, U.S. MARSHAL:

EIGHT HOURS TO DIE
HIGHLAND CHIEFTAIN
William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone . . . . . . . . . .25
The Murrays Series
DEAD RECKONING
Hannah Howell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Caitlin Rother . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
LOCKED AND LOADED
HOLIDAY
The U.S. Marshals Series

Mandy Baxter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
The Caribou Crossing Romance Series

Susan Fox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
WILD ECSTASY
Cassie Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
REBECCAS BOUQUET
TIS THE SEASON

The Harrisons Series
Jennifer Gracen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
CHRISTMAS ON MY MIND
Janet Dailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
THE LAST CHANCE CHRISTMAS BALL
Lisa Jones Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Mary Jo Putney, Jo Beverley,

Joanna Bourne, Patricia Rice, Nicola Cornick,
Cara Elliott, Anne Gracie, Susan King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
TOO MUCH TEMPTATION
CHRISTMAS AT PROMISE LODGE
The Hope Chest of Dreams Series
Lori Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
The Promise Lodge Series
BITE ME
Charlotte Hubbard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
The Pride Series
WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS
Shelly Laurenston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
The Evergreen Lane Series
THE SEMI-SWEET HEREAFTER
Sierra Donovan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
The Chocolate Whisperer Mystery Series
THE BARK BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Colette London . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
The Melanie Travis Canine Mystery Series
DEATH BY PUMPKIN SPICE
Laurien Berenson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
The Bookstore Caf Mystery Series
A CHERRY COLA CHRISTMAS
Alex Erickson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
The Cherry Cola Book Club Series
ITS YOUR PARTY, DIE IF YOU WANT TO
Ashton Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
The Liv and Di in Dixie Mystery Series

Vickie Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
HIGH KICKS, HOT CHOCOLATE, AND

HOMICIDES
THE SCOTTIE BARKED AT MIDNIGHT
The Happy Hoofers Mystery Series
The Liss MacCrimmon Scottish Mystery Series
Mary McHugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Kaitlyn Dunnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
THE AMISH CHRISTMAS SLEIGH
TURKEY DAY MURDER
Kelly Long; Amy Lillard; Molly Jebber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
The Lucy Stone Mystery Series
HOLIDAY TEMPTATION
Leslie Meier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
LOST DAUGHTERS
The Mama Ruby Series
Mary Monroe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
THE BEST SHE EVER HAD
Donna Hill, Farrah Rachon, K.M. Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . .37
THE CARTEL 5
La Bella Mafia Series
Ashley & Jaquavis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Shelly Ellis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
AND YOU CALL

YOURSELF A CHRISTIAN
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E.N. Joy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
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The D.C. Series

Angela Winters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
THIS VIOLENT LAND
The Still Divas Series
DRAMA QUEEN SAGA

La Jill Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
A Smoke Jensen Novel of the West
MISTRESS
William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone . . . . . . . . . .19
Meisha Camm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
NICK OF TIME
John Gilstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
BEFORE SHE DIES

Mary Burton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
DEADLY IS THE NIGHT

A Byrnes Family Ranch Novel
Dusty Richards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S | OCTOBER 2016
HOLIDAY IN YOUR HEART
Z E B R A M A S S M A R K E T | OCTOBER 2016
OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS

Lisa Jackson, Mary Burton,
Mary Carter, Cathy Lamb
Its that time of year when the world falls in love Just in time for
the holidays, New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson headlines
a heartwarming and romantic collection of four Christmas romances
to remember forever.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Our First Christmas will appeal
to all fans of contemporary
romance, as well as fans of
holiday romances, and makes
a great stocking stuffer gift.
All four authors are active
promoters online and on
social media.
Kensington publishes
holiday-themed anthologies
every year to much success;
romance readers cant get
enough holiday cheer!
MARKETING PLANS
UNDER THE MISTLETOE by Lisa Jackson

Megan Johnsons marriage is overor so she thinks. When her husband Chris lands in the
hospital, she remembers the unexpected joy of their first Christmas together
A RANGER FOR CHRISTMAS by Mary Burton
The holidays bring painful memories for history professor Marisa Thompson. But agreeing
to help Texas Ranger Lucas Cooper solve a case presents her with more than a distraction
A SOUTHERN CHRISTMAS by Mary Carter
Reporter Danielle Bright is heading home to write about Christmas down southand
possibly win back her ex. But Sawyer, the sexy photographer, is determined to jingle
her bells
CHRISTMAS IN MONTANA by Cathy Lamb
Family is where you go after quitting your job, but Laurel Kelly isnt prepared for the
changes at home in Montanaor the fact that her high school boyfriend now owns the
family land
Print and online advertising
praise for
Feature in the monthly

Romance eNewsletter
These four enjoyable romantic stories share past and present first Christmases of couples
who find some hard-won joy together.Library Journal
Holiday promotion
Four pleasurable romances that present well-formed characters and an in-depth story
in a short format.RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
Social media advertising

& promotion
O UR FIRST CHRISTMAS
Promotion on
kensingtonbooks.com,
lisajackson.com,
maryburton.com,
marycarterbooks.com,
and cathylamb.com
Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-2504-7
Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World
Pages: 416 Spine: 1 Pack: 48
Author Residence:
Lake Oswegon, OR (Jackson);
Richmond, VA (Burton); Chicago, IL
(Carter); Beaverton, OR (Lamb)
eBook: 978-1-4201-4328-7
Publishing History:
kensington trade paperback
10/14 (978-0-7582-9418-0)
Kimberly Butler Photography
Lisa Jackson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than seventy-five
novels, including Close to Home, Tell Me, Deserves to Die, You Dont Want to Know,
Running Scared, and Shiver. She has over twenty million copies of her books in print
in nineteen languages. She lives with her family and a rambunctious pug in the Pacific
Northwest. Readers can visit her website at lisajackson.com and check out her blog
at lisajacksonauthor.blogspot.com.
Studio FBJ Photography
Mary Burton lives with her family in Central Virginia. She is an avid hiker and enjoys
the occasional triathlon. Visit her at maryburton.com.
Mary Carter is a freelance writer and novelist. Readers can keep up with Mary
on FacebookMary Carter Books, Twitter: @marycarterbooks, or her website:
marycarterbooks.com.
Cathy Lamb lives in Oregon. She is married with three children. She writes late at night
when its just her and the moon and a few shooting stars. Readers can visit her website at
CathyLamb.org.
HIGHLAND CHIEFTAIN
The Murrays Series
Hannah Howell
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Hannah Howell
delivers a dazzling new entry into her epic, sweeping Medieval Murray
family saga that will delight her longtime fans and readers craving strong,
protective Scottish warriors and feisty leading ladies in a way that only
Hannah Howell can deliver.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Hannah Howell was the recipient
of RT Book Reviews Career
Achievement Award for Historical
Storyteller of the year.
Hannah Howell is well known
for her pioneering spirit in the
Scottish historical romance and
her distinctive voice and prose
style. She creates one-of-a-kind
enduring characters that readers
flock to and why the Murray
Family saga is still going strong!
Responsible for protecting her younger siblings from their abusive father, Bethoc Matheson
is in no position to rescue another soul in Scotland. Yet when she sees a bleeding man on the
verge of drowning, thats exactly what she does, securing him safely in a cave where she can
return day after day to tend to his wounds.
Sir Callum MacMillan can scarcely believe such a slight lass as Bethoc could save him from
the grasp of death. But he knows the telltale marks of an angry fist on her skin, and he knows
she has the soul of a fighter within her feminine frame. Raised to be a protector of the weak
by his Murray clansman, Callum would prefer to be the one saving herand save her, he
will. If he can first survive the treacherous attack that led him into her irresistible arms
praise for hannah howell
Howell has twice been awarded

the Golden Leaf Award, and
has been a Romance Writers of
America RITA Award Finalist.
Few authors portray the Scottish highlands as lovingly or colorfully as Hannah Howell.
Publishers Weekly
Due to the resurgence in

popularity of Scottish heroes
thanks to Outlander, this
sub-genre of historical romance
is more in demand than ever.
Howells knack for creating a wide
range of winning, interconnected
characters and family dynamics
expertly tap into this fan base.
A fine romanceSure to be irresistible to fans.Bookpage
Expert storyteller Howell pens another Highland winner.RT Book Reviews

Believable and interesting.Kirkus Reviews
Hannah Howell is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of acclaimed
historical romances. Howell, twice awarded the Golden Leaf Award, has been a Romance
Writers of America RITA Award Finalist, received RT Book Reviews Career Achievement
Award for Historical Storyteller of the Year, and has had her books on Amazons Top
10 Romances of the Year list. She lives in West Newbury, Massachusetts with her family.
Visit her website at hannahhowell.com.
MARKETING PLANS
Advance reading copies
Category: Historical Romance

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-3505-3
Pages: 352 Spine: 27/32 Pack: 48
Author Residence:
West Newbury, MA
Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups

and feature coverage
Blog tour
Early reviewer promotions through

Goodreads, Netgalley & Kensington
kLovers program
Newsletter and email marketing promotions
Sales History:
zebra mass market
Conquerors Kiss
11/15 (978-1-4201-3442-1)
Beauty and the Beast
1/15 (978-1-4201-3569-5)
If Hes Daring
10/14 (978-1-4201-3499-5)
eBook: 978-1-4201-3506-0
Promotion on kensingtonbooks.com and

hannahhowell.com.
LOCKED AND LOADED

The U.S. Marshals Series
Mandy Baxter
Mandy Baxters pulse-pounding, action-packed and sinfully sexy U.S.

Marshals romantic suspense series continues with the U.S. Marshals
newest recruit Mason Decker, a man with a rock-hard body and steel
blue eyes, teaming with a straitlaced attorney that will test his limits
and his heart
KEY SELLING POINTS
Romance readers cant get
enough of sexy contemporaries
with alpha heroes and a dose of
dangerthe U.S. Marshals series
delivers on all counts. Men in
uniform never go out of style!
Readers of romantic suspense
love tension between the
competing law enforcement
agencies and this tale of an
undercover U.S. Marshal clashing
with an U.S. Attorney is perfect
for fans of Julie James.
Baxter expertly combines the
snarky voice of the best of
contemporary romance with
the thrilling action and mystery
of romantic suspense.
Audio rights for One Night More
sold to Audible.
Charlotte Cahill intends to take down an infamous diamond smuggler on the FBIs Most
Wanted listand she intends to do it by the book. That wont be easy with the cocky new
temporary deputy on her task force. Mason Decker feels like trouble, especially when his
cool gaze wanders across her hot body
After his time as a Customs ocer, Decker has enough experience hanging out with
criminals to know that working undercover means following your instincts, not the rules.
It doesnt take long for him to lock horns with Cahill. But when the sexy assistant U.S.
attorney is accidentally dragged out of her orderly world and into the turn-on-a-dime tension
of Deckers deceptive games, shell find that nothing is as seductive as playing a new role
praise for mandy baxters u.s. marshals series

A little bit of suspense and a whole lot of passion make this the perfect read for
adventurous romance fans.RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
Fast-paced and full of heat, this is romantic suspense done right!Julie Ann Walker
The perfect mix of steam and on-the-edge-of-your-seat suspense. I couldnt turn the
pages fast enough.Tracey Garvis Graves
Page-turning, rip-roaring action.Publishers Weekly
Mandy Baxter is a part-time pet wrangler, a full-time sun worshipper, and only goes out
into the cold when coerced. She loves black clothes, pink appliances and thinks junk food
should be a recognized food group. She lives in rural Idaho with her family. For more about
Mandy, visit mandy-baxter.com.
MARKETING PLANS
Ongoing blogger outreach
Newsletter and email marketing

and promotions
Category: Contemporary Romance

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4107-8
Author Residence:
Rural Idaho
Early reviewer promotions
Social media advertising and promotion
Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups,

and feature coverage
Promotion on KensingtonBooks.com
and mandy-baxter.com
Sales History:
zebra mass market
At Any Cost
6/16 (978-1-4201-4105-4)
One Touch More
11/15 (978-1-4201-3483-4)
One Kiss More
3/15 (978-1-4201-3481-0)
eBook: 978-1-4201-4108-5
HOLIDAY IN YOUR HEART

The Caribou Crossing Romance Series
Susan Fox
International bestselling author Susan Fox is back with a sweet new

Christmas-themed installment of her contemporary Western series.
Appealing, rugged small town-charm once again proves that you cant go
wrong picking up a Susan Fox book.(Romance Reviews Today).
KEY SELLING POINTS
Audio rights for the first four books
in the series have sold to Audible.
Fox excels at creating settings
that feel lived-in and populates her
small towns with good-hearted,
earnest, and genuine characters.
Fox is an international bestselling
author. She topped Brazils
bestseller lists with her Wild
Ride series.
The Caribou Crossing series
combines major favorites in
contemporary romance: sexy
cowboys, small-town charm
and sweet stories.
MARKETING PLANS
through Goodreads, NetGalley &
Kensington kLovers program
Publicity outreach for reviews,
roundups, and feature coverage
Blog tour
As the holidays approach, the air is filled with the festive sounds of bells chiming and carolers
singing. Maribeth Scott loves Christmas, but shes pretty sure that after years of waiting,
Santa isnt finally going to gift her with Mr. Right. In fact, the only thing she truly wants for
Christmas is a baby to love. At thirty-nine, shes determined to become a mother and she
will make it happen, even if she has to do it on her own.
When Mo Kincaid returns to the rustic town after almost twenty years away, hes seeking
redemption from his checkered past. The last thing on his mind is romance, and hes certain
he doesnt deserve it. But now theres irresistible Maribeth, showing him the true spirit of
Christmas and winning his heart. For the first time in Mos life, the future looks bright. Only
one thing stands between them: Maribeths deep desire for a child and Mos conviction that
hes too flawed to be a father. Is his world-weary heart ready to take the ultimate leap
of faith?
praise for the caribou crossing romance

Fox knows how to strike just enough sway between sweet and bitter, homespun and
steamy.Publishers Weekly
Heartfelt, modern storytellingwill melt readers hearts.
RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars on Love Somebody Like You
The perfect sweep-you-away storysmart, sexy, funny and touching. Susan Fox delivers
an unforgettable read.Susan Wiggs on Home on the Range
Award-winning, international best-selling author Susan Fox (who also writes as Savanna Fox
and Susan Lyons) is a Pacific Northwester with homes in Victoria and Vancouver, British
Columbia. She has degrees in law and psychology, and has had a variety of careers. Fiction
writer is by far her favorite, giving her an outlet to demonstrate her belief in the power of
love, friendship, and a sense of humor. Visit her website at susanfox.ca.
Holiday promotion
Newsletter and email marketing

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4028-6
Author Residence:
Vancouver, British Columbia
Sales History:
zebra mass market
Ring of Fire
6/16 (978-1-4201-4026-2)
Love Somebody Like You
10/15 (978-1-4201-3578-7)
Love Me Tender
12/14 (978-1-4201-3576-3)
eBook: 978-1-4201-4029-3
WILD ECSTASY
Cassie Edwards
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cassie Edwards
comes a wildly passionate tale of two secret lovers. Fate revealed their
forbidden love, but nothing will stop them from following their hearts.
KEY SELLING POINTS

Cassie Edwards is a legend in the
genre, who has sold more than
ten million books over her career
thus far.
Cassie Edwardss recent books
have averaged sales of 250,000
to 300,000 each.
A standout in the literary world,
Cassie Edwards has won the
RT Book Reviews Lifetime
Achievement Award and the
Reviewers Choice Award,
and was named one of Affaire
de Coeurs top ten favorite
romance writers.
Beautiful and fiery of spirit, Mariah Temple is the daughter of a tyrannical father whose
contempt for native Americans has given them every reason to hate him. Echohawk is the
daring Chippewa brave sworn to avenge the wrongs done to his father and his people. But
when Mariah and Echohawk meet, the forbidden is unavoidablebloodlines no longer
matter, dierences are swept away, and the two become inseparableuntil a fiercely guarded
secret tears them apart. A future together would seem impossible, yet nothing can diminish
the smoldering, restless heat of their desire.
praise for cassie edwards

A sensitive storyteller who always touches readers hearts.RT Book Reviews
Cassie Edwards captivates with white hot adventure and romance.Karen Harper
Edwards moves readers with love and compassion.Bell, Book & Candle
Cassie Edwards is a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author beloved for her
passionate and sympathetic portraits of Native American characters. She has two grown
sons and lives in Mattoon, Illinois, with her husband.
MARKETING PLANS
Online advertising and publicity
Feature title in the monthly
Romance eNewsletter
and promotion
Promotion on
kensingtonbooks.com

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-3684-5
Authors Residence:
Matoon, IL
Sales History:
zebra mass market
Wild Whispers
10/15 (978-1-4201-3678-4)
Wild Thunder
8/15 (978-1-4201-3680-7)
Wild Desire
4/15 (978-1-4201-3674-6)
eBook: 978-1-4201-3685-2
REBECCAS BOUQUET
The Hope Chest of Dreams Series
Lisa Jones Baker
KEY SELLING POINTS
Debut author Lisa Jones Baker debuts on the Zebra list with her three-book
Hope Chest of Dreams series, perfect for fans of Jennifer Beckstrand and
Charlotte Hubbard. Rebeccas Bouquet introduces readers to the first of
three young Amish women, gifted with hand-carved hope chests to hold
their treasures and their dreams for the future, find the inspiration they
need to help them reconcile love and faith in the most unexpected ways.
Amish stories that explore the

tensions between the Amish and
English way of life as characters
grapple with secular temptation
and reconcile their core beliefs
through faith have never been
more popular. Lisa Jones Baker
is an exciting new voice tackling
this subject matter.
The last thing Rebecca Sommer dreamed her plan to wed would bring is a heart-wrenching
choice. She thought she and her betrothed, William, would spend the rest of their lives
in Illinois heartland, raising a family in their close-knit Amish hometown. But when he
must travel far out of state to save his ailing fathers business, Rebecca braves her relatives
disapprovaland her own fearsto go work by his side. And though she finds herself
ever more in love with the dedicated, resourceful man he proves to be, Williams growing
interest in English ways may be the one challenge even her steadfast faith cant meet
The books in the series will be

published every four months.
Baker will also be featured in
The Amish Christmas Kitchen
(Kensington TP, 10/16) with
Jennifer Beckstrand and
Amy Lillard.
William knows he couldnt ask for a more loyal wife-to-be. And the bravery that helps
Rebecca tackle every obstacle makes her even more admirable. He simply wont ask her to
sacrifice her deepest beliefs, no matter how right they are for each other. But the patience
and care that crafted Rebeccas hope chest is somehow showing them theres more than one
way prayers can be answeredand hearts brought together forever
advance praise for
REBECC AS BOUQ UET
Written with tenderness and simplicity.

Joan Wester Anderson, New York Times bestselling author
Lisa Jones Baker grew up near a small Amish town in Illinois that she frequented with her
family on weekends. Shes also a dog lover and a fan of Scottsdale, Arizona, where she spent
nearly two decades. Lisa graduated from Illinois State University with a French major, has
been on 5 out of 7 continents, and considers her parents the best in the world. Raised in a
Christian home, Lisa has always been blessed with love and support.
MARKETING PLANS
New Series marketing campaign
Early reviewer promotions through
Goodreads, Netgalley & Kensington
kLovers program
Category: Inspirational Romance
Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups,

feature coverage, and blog tour
Feature title in the monthly Romance
eNewsletter
Social media advertising and promotions
Featured in Bouquet marketing program and
outreach to Christian readers
Promotion on kensingtonbooks.com
ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4158-0

Author Residence:
Chicago, IL
eBook: 978-1-4201-4159-7
TOO MUCH TEMPTATION

Lori Foster
New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster brings her signature
heat and considerable talent to this lighter, sparklingly sexy contemporary
romance with an irresistible bad boy and the shy girl next door hes
determined to win, no matter what it takes.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Foster is a Publishers Weekly,
New York Times, and USA Today
bestselling author.
Foster received the RT Book
Reviews Career Achievement
Award for Series Romantic
Fantasy and for Contemporary
Romance.
Fosters repackaged titles have
done wellthe 2014 reissue of
Unexpected made the USA Today
eBook bestseller list, and was
a bestseller on Nook.
With a built in fan base and
surging popularity, a whole new
generation of readers is poised
to discover Lori Fosters extensive
backlist titles.
MARKETING PLANS
Online advertising
Feature title in the monthly
Romance eNewsletter
Social media advertising and
newsletter promotion
Outreach for new reader
reviews on retailer sites and
Goodreads via Kensington
kLovers and NetGalley

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4143-6
Author Residence:
Columbus, OH
Awkward, insecure Grace Jenkins has had little experience with men. But that hasnt
stopped her from dreaming hard about Noah Harper. Gorgeous, strong and darkly
sexy,Noah has a rough edge beneath his polish that promises no mercy in the bedroom.
When Grace learns Noahs engagement has ended in scandal, she shyly oers him her
support and her friendship. But Noahs looking for something extra
Noah wants Gracebadly. He wants to possess those curves that go on forever, to savor her
sweet innocence, to take her to the limits of white-hot desireagain and again. What he
doesnt want is anything more complicated than that, and he knows Grace is a woman who
deserves better. Grace, however, knows exactly what she wantsthe kind of ecstasy only
Noah can give her. Brazenly, she accepts, and Noah promises to make all her secret fantasies
come true
praise for lori foster and her novels

When it comes to delivering sexy and sensual romance, author Lori Foster is in a class by
herself.RT Book Reviews
Foster out writes most of her peers.Library Journal
Lori Foster delivers everything you are looking for in a romance.Jayne Ann Krentz
Fosters pages sizzle.Christine Feehan
Say YES! to Lori Foster.Elizabeth Lowell
Filled with Fosters trademark wit, humor, and sensuality.Booklist
Lori Foster is a USA Today, Publishers Weekly and New York Times bestselling author. She
has received Amazons top-selling romance title for Too Much Temptation, Amazons Top
Ten editors picks in romance for Causing Havoc, the BGI groups Bestselling Original
Contemporary romance for The Secret Life of Bryan, Bestselling Romantic Comedy for
Judes Law, Bestselling Romantic Suspense for Back in Black, and Amazons #1 Editors
Pick in Romance for Servant: The Acceptance. Visit her at lorifoster.com.
Publishing History:
brava trade paperback
3/02 (978-0-7582-0084-6)
brava mass market
2/03 (978-0-7582-0431-8)
zebra mass market
12/07 (978-1-4201-0431-8)
eBook: 978-1-4201-1449-2
Sales History:
kensington mass market
The Watson Brothers
5/16 (978-1-4201-3938-9)
Give It Up
12/15 (978-1-4201-3733-0)
Never Too Much
9/14 (978-1-4201-3320-2)
K E N S I N G T O N M A S S M A R K E T | OCTOBER 2016
BITE ME
The Pride Series
Shelly Laurenston
With the kind of outrageous humor that made Lynsay Sands a bestseller
and the larger-than-life characters that put Nalini Singh on the map,
Shelly Laurenston matches two unforgettable shapeshifters in her newest
installment in the Pride series.
KEY SELLING POINTS
This is the ninth in Shellys Pride
series and hit the New York Times
when it was first released in trade
and eBook in 2014. Readers have
been clamoring for the book in the
more budget friendly mass-market
format to complete their collections
of the series.
The Pride series also regularly
appears on Ingrams and Barnes
and Nobles trade bestseller lists.
Writing as G.A. Aiken, Shelly hit
the New York Times bestseller list
with her popular Dragon Kin
series, solidifying her as a staple
in the paranormal romance genre.
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Category: Paranormal Romance

ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6526-5
Livy Kowalski has no time for idiots. When you shapeshift into a honey badger, getting
through lifes irritants is a finely honed skill. Until she gets stuck housing her nutso cousin
and dealing with her dads untimely and unexplained demise.
Thats where Vic Barinov comes inor his house does. Vic cant step outside without
coming back to find Livy devouring his honey stash and getting the TV remote sticky.
It gets his animal instincts all riled up. But hell have to woo her at high speed: all hell is
breaking loose, and Livy is leading the charge
praise for
BITE ME
In the uproarious ninth installment of Laurenstons Pride paranormal series, two shape
shifters are united by a mutual love of honey. The freewheeling plot is expertly seasoned
with heavy doses of raunchy humor, action, and intensely satisfying chemistry between the
leadsLaurenstons fans will gobble it up.Publishers Weekly
Laughter, steam, excitement and hilarity. Laurenston has a gift with words and humor.
USAToday.com, Most Anticipated Romances of the Year
Curl up and giggle with this humorous paranormal romance.
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Laugh out loud humor, dialogue and crazy over the top characters.FictionVixen
Everything you could wish for in a paranormal romance and more. If you enjoy outrageous
scenarios, witty banter, and insanely hilarious characters then look no further than Shelly
Laurenstons Pride series. Its a winner across the board.SmexyBooks, Grade: A
Hilarious, sexy and action-packedif you enjoy laughter, witty banter and unforgettable
characters in your paranormal romance, youll be addicted to Laurenstons Pride series.
RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars, TOP PICK!
Shelly Laurenston is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Originally from
Long Island, New York, she now lives in Southern California. Laurenston is also the New
York Times bestselling author G.A. Aiken, creator of the Dragon Kin series. Readers can visit
her website at shellylaurenston.com or gaaiken.com.
Publishing History:
brava trade paperback
4/14 (978-0-7582-6524-1)

Author Residence:
Los Angeles, CA
eBook: 978-1-61773-245-4
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The Unleashing
3/16 (978-1-61773-507-3)
Bear Meets Girl
10/15 (978-0-7582-6521-0)
SEMI-SWEET HEREAFTER
The Chocolate Whisperer Mystery Series
Colette London
Fans of JoAnna Carl, Joanne Fluke, Diane Mott Davidson, and Cleo
Coyle will love the new Chocolate Whisperer mystery which takes
chocolate consultant Hayden Mundy Moore to London, England!
KEY SELLING POINTS

Cozy mystery readers love
food-based series, and what
food is more universally
savored than chocolate?!
The Chocolate Whisperer Mystery
series enters a near empty
cozy mystery segment with only
JoAnna Carls Chocoholic
Mysteries series focused
specifically on chocolate.
Criminal Confections is in its
second printing!
As an authority on all things chocolate, Hayden Mundy Moore is traveling across the pond
to lend her expertise to the owner of a posh London chocolaterie-ptisserie. From coconut
trues to chocolate flapjacks, Haydens mouthwatering creations quickly impress her client.
But her knowledge doesnt end there. The detective constable is taken by surprise when
she identifies an exotic murder weapon: a stone metlapil, used to grind cacao beansand
apparently to bludgeon someone to deathin Haydens own lodgings, no less
The victim is a sexy celebrity chef who just happens to be the husband of Haydens client.
Now, amid the terraced town houses and local pubs, a killer is lurkingand the police have
an assortment of suspects: a culinary rival, an ambitious agent, a recently-sacked assistant,
and unfortunately, Hayden herself. The talented chocolate whisperer will have to find out
what sort of nutter clobbered the famous cookor her career may come to a bitter end
praise for
CR IMINAL CO NF EC TIONS
Chocoholics and food cozy fans rejoice! With prose as smooth and delicious as its theme,
this quality debut cozy by an anonymous best-selling novelist introduces a smart protagonist
with an unusual and tasty profession. Recipes complement the story.
Library Journal, Starred Review
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Colette London is the pseudonym of a bestselling novelist who has published more than
three dozen books worldwide. Visit her on the web at colettelondon.com.
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ISBN 13: 978-1-61773-349-9
Author Residence:
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Sales History:
Dangerously Dark
10/15 (978-1-61773-347-5)
Criminal Confections
2/15 (978-1-61773-345-1)
eBook: 978-1-61773-350-5
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DEATH BY PUMPKIN SPICE

The Bookstore Cafe Mystery Series
Alex Erickson
Bestselling author Alex Erickson oers a new installment in the cozy

Bookstore Caf Mystery series, where owner Krissy Hancock would
rather spend Halloween serving pumpkin goodies than wearing costumes
with Pine Hills wealthiest at Yarborough mansion, especially when the
soiree shapes up to be more trick than treat
KEY SELLING POINTS
Third in the series that combines
two autumn staples: books and
pumpkin spice!
The books in the Bookstore Cafe
Mystery series will appeal to
lovers of cozy mysteries, especially fans of Leslie Meier (Kensington), Cleo Coyle (Berkley), and
Carolyn Hart (Berkley).
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Kensington kLovers
As if a run-in with an old flame and a failed marriage proposal werent enough to horrify
Krissy for one night, a woman is found strangled to death in a room filled with ominous
jack-o-lanterns. All signs suggest a crime of passionbut when the hostesss jewelry
disappears, malevolent intentions seem way more likely
With the estate on lockdown and a killer roaming the halls, Krissy must help Ocer Paul
Dalton investigate each nook, cranny, and guest for answerswhile also confronting a few
demons of her own. Someone has lots of skeletons in the closet, and Krissy better tread
lightly to expose them
praise for the bookstore caf mystery series

A cozy mystery with chuckles, books, coee, cats and a bumbling amateur sleuthjust
the right mix of mystery and humor.OpenBookSociety.com
This cozy will appeal to readers who enjoy Mary Daheims Judith Flynn or the coee-shop
setting in Cleo Coyles Coeehouse series.Booklist on Death by Tea
Alex Erickson has always wanted to write, even at a young, impressionable age. Hes always
had an interest in the motive behind murder, which has led him down his current path.
Hes always ready with a wittyat least in his opinionquip, and tries to keep every
conversation light and friendly. Alex lives in Ohio with his family and resident felines, who
provide endless amounts of inspiration. Please visit him at alexericksonbooks.com.

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ISBN 13: 978-1-61773-755-8
Author Residence:
Zanesville, OH
Sales History:
Death by Tea
12/15 (978-1-61773-753-4)
Death by Coee
6/15 (978-1-61773-751-0)
eBook: 978-1-61773-756-5
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ITS YOUR PARTY,

DIE IF YOU WANT TO
The Liv and Di in Dixie Mystery Series
Vickie Fee
Vickie Fee is back with the second book in her wonderfully wacky and
sassy Southern Liv and Di in Dixie cozy mystery series, which follows
party planner extraordinaire Liv McKay as she plans a party but somehow
a death always seems to get in the way
KEY SELLING POINTS
This is the second book in a brand
new cozy mystery series that will
publish every nine months.
Laura Levine and G.A. McKevett
fans will enjoy Vickie Fees Liv
in Di in Dixie cozy series!
Readers will love the fun,
accessible voiceLiv McKay will
become your BBF (best book
friend) as she navigates her party
planning business while solving
a murder!
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Between a riverboat gambler-theme engagement party and a murder mystery dinner for
charity, Dixie, Tennessee, party planner Liv McKay is far too frenzied to feel festive. Add
to the mix her duties at the annual businesswomens retreat and the antics of a celebrity
ghost-hunting diva, and Livs schedule is turning out to be the scariest thing about this
Halloweenespecially when the ladies stumble across a dead body in a cemetery
Morgan Robison was a party girl with a penchant for married men and stirring up a cauldron
of drama. Any number of scorned wives or frightened philanderers could be behind her
death. As Liv and her best friend, Di, set out to dig up the truth, theyll face the unexpected
and find their eorts hampered by a killer with one seriously haunting vendetta
praise for the liv and di in dixie mystery series

Refreshing as a tall glass of sweet tea, Vickie Fee has crafted a series that celebrates the
deadly traditions of Southern hospitality.Cheryl Hollon, author of Cracked to Death
Readers shouldnt be surprised if they manage to read this book in one sitting. The
story flows with high energy, dead bodies and exposed lies. All of the characters are wellrounded and well-written, making this story a must read.
RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on Death Crashes the Party
Vickie Fee is a past president of the Malice in Memphis chapter of Sisters in Crime and
current member of the Wisconsin Sisters in Crime. She has a degree in journalism and spent
many years as a newspaper reporter, covering small Southern towns populated with colorful
characters, much like those in the fictional town of Dixie. She now lives in Michigans
Upper Peninsula with her husband, John. She grew up in the South on a steady diet of
Nancy Drew and iced tea, and when shes not writing, Vickie enjoys reading mysteries and
watching B-movies from the 1930s and 1940s. Visit her online at vickiefee.com.
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Category: Mystery
ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0064-3
Sales History:
Death Crashes the Party
1/16 (978-1-4967-0062-9)

Author Residence:
Marquette, MI
eBook: 978-1-4967-0065-0
13
THE SCOTTIE
BARKED AT MIDNIGHT
The Liss MacCrimmon Scottish Mystery Series
Kaitlyn Dunnett
Scottish lore and an adorable Scottish terrier add tartan cheer to the ninth
book in the Liss MacCrimmon mystery series set in Moosetookalook,
Maine, as a twist of fate leads her to a reality TV showand into the path
of a killer
KEY SELLING POINTS
The Liss MacCrimmon mysteries
will not only appeal to cozy readers
who appreciate small towns but
also to Scottish enthusiasts.
The author has published over
50 books in her career under a
variety of names and is revered
in the mystery community. She
was the Guest of Honor at the
2014 Malice Domestic.
Vampires, Bones and Treacle
Scones, A Wee Christmas
Homicide, The Corpse Wore
Tartan, Kilt Dead, and Scone Cold
Dead were all taken as Featured
Alternates of the Mystery Guild
Book Club.
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Category: Mystery
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-9289-6
Spring is just a few weeks away, but winter is still digging its claws into Moosetookalook,
Maine. With business at the Scottish Emporium frozen up, Liss MacCrimmon is cautiously
optimistic when a twist of fate lands her on a reality competition showuntil the contest
gets a little too cutthroat
While driving on an icy road one night, Liss swerves her car when something darts out in
front of it. The Scottish terrier she finds shivering in the snow turns out to be a reality TV
star. But when the poochs owner is murdered, her daughter asks Liss to take her place on
the reality show. Before Liss can tell her shes barking up the wrong tree, she finds herself
ensnarled in the strange world of reality competitions and hot on the trail of a deadly
competitor. And just as she starts pawing at the truth, Liss realizes she could be next on
the murderers list
praise for the liss m ac crimmon scottish

mysteries series
Full of local color, suspicious characters, and adorable fur-babies. Whats not to like?
Kirkus Reviews
Fans of Scottish lore or bookstore mysteries like Lorna Barretts and Carolyn Harts will
enjoy this one.Booklist on Bagpipes, Brides, and Homicides
This well-plotted novel provides pure entertainment.RT Book Reviews on Scotched
The blend of romance and cozy mystery will please lovers of all things Scottish.
Kirkus Reviews on A Wee Christmas Homicide
Kaitlyn Dunnett first caught the Scottish heritage bug when her husband learned to play
the bagpipes. Many Scottish festivals and parades later, and after a brief stint as bass drummer
with a bagpipe band, she decided to combine her love of things Scottish with her love of
writing. The Liss MacCrimmon mysteries are the result. Kaitlyn lives on a Christmas tree
farm in the mountains of Western Maine. Readers can visit her website at
kaitlyndunnett.com.
Publishing History:
kensington hardcover
11/15 (978-0-7582-9287-2)

Author Residence:
Wilton, Maine
eBook: 978-0-7582-9290-2
14
Sales History:
Ho-Ho-Homicide
10/15 (978-0-7582-9285-8)
Vampires, Bones and Treacle Scones
9/14 (978-0-7582-7268-3)
Bagpipes, Brides and Homicides
7/13 (978-0-7582-7266-9)
TURKEY DAY MURDER

The Lucy Stone Mystery Series
Leslie Meier
When a murdered body turns up just in time for Thanksgiving, Tinkers

Cove can give thanks that amateur sleuth, Pennysaver reporter, and
mother of four Lucy Stone is on the case in this enjoyable (RT Book
Reviews) and fast-paced (Publishers Weekly) mystery series.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Will appeal to lovers of cozy
mysteries, especially fans of
Jill Churchill, Mary Daheim, and
Carolyn Hart.
Leslie Meiers Lucy Stone titles
are regularly selected by the
Mystery Guild and Doubleday
book clubs.
With 21 Lucy Stone mysteries
to date, Leslie Meier has
established a devoted following
for her cozy series.
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Tinkers Cove has a long history of Thanksgiving festivities, from visits with TomTom
Turkey to the annual Warriors high school football game and Lucy Stones impressive
pumpkin pie. But this year, someone has added murder to the menu, and Lucy intends
to discover who left Metinnicut Indian activist Curt Nolan deader than the proverbial
Thanksgiving turkeywith an ancient war club next to his head.
The list of suspects isnt exactly a brief one. Nolan had a habit of disagreeing with just
about everybody he met. Between fixing dinner for twelve and keeping her four kids from
tearing each other limb from limb, Lucy has a pretty full plate already. So whats a little
investigation? But if shes not careful, she just may find herself served up as a last-minute
course, stone-cold dead with all the trimmings
praise for the lucy stone mystery series

Reading a new Lucy Stone mystery is like catching up with a dear old friend.
Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author
I like Lucy Stone a lot, and so will readers.Carolyn Hart

and promotion
Leslie Meier writes with sparkle and warmth.Chicago Sun Times
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Mothers everywhere will identify with Lucy Stone and the domestic problems she
encounters.Publishers Weekly
The Lucy Stone mysteries will appeal to fans of domestic mysteries.Booklist
Leslie Meier is the acclaimed author of the popular Lucy Stone mysteries and has also
written for Ellery Queens Mystery Magazine. She is currently at work on the next Lucy Stone
mystery. Readers can visit her website at LeslieMeierBooks.com.
Category: Mystery
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-2892-5
Publishing History:
10/00 (978-1-5756-6605-1)

Author Residence:
Harwich, MA
eBook: 978-0-7582-8708-3
15
Sales History:
French Pastry Murder
7/15 (978-0-7582-7705-3)
Christmas Carol Murder
10/14 (978-0-7582-7702-2)
Easter Bunny Murder
3/14 (978-0-7582-2936-6)
D A F I N A M A S S M A R K E T | OCTOBER 2016
LOST DAUGHTERS
The Mama Ruby Series
Mary Monroe
Now in mass market paperback, beloved New York Times bestselling

author Mary Monroes Lost Daughters, the spectacular sequel to The
Upper Room, the trailblazing book that launched her literary career.
KEY SELLING POINTS

This is the sequel to The Upper
Room, the page-turner that got
Mary Monroe compared to Zora
Neale Hurston.
Mary Monroe is receiving the
Maya Angelou Lifetime
Achievement Award from African
Americans the Move Book
Club (AAMBC) on June 11, 2016.
Kensington has sold audio,
book club, and large print rights
for almost all of Mary
Monroes novels.
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Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-7473-1
Maureen Montgomery still cant believe she was able to break away from her dominating
Mama Ruby. Her happy, secure life with her husband Mel is more than Maureen ever dared
hope for. And helping her pretty teenage daughter Loretta achieve her modeling dreams
helps Maureen keep her bizarre childhood and disturbing memories firmly behind her
Until Mel and Loretta run o together, claiming theyre in love. Now the only way Maureen
can face down the past and forge new bonds is to draw on more strength than she ever
thought she had to make a future that is truly hers.
praise for the novels of mary monroe

Monroes magnificent tale resonates between the daunting and the supernatural. The
sequel to The Upper Room, its laced with intense characters and piercing, picturesque dialogue. Once again, Monroe displays her gift as a marvel, with this sensational novel.
RT Book Reviews, 4.5 stars on Lost Daughters
A spicy mixture of family scandal, mother-daughter betrayal, and good-for-nothing
men.Publishers Weekly on Lost Daughters
Reminiscent of Zora Neale Hurston, but the story has a bizarre, violent edge a la Stephen
Kinga candid portrayal of the cold-blooded yet fascinating Mama Ruby.
Publishers Weekly on The Upper Room
Monroe is a masterful storyteller.Philadelphia Inquirer
Mary Monroe, the daughter of sharecroppers, is the author of the award-winning and
New York Times bestselling God series that includes God Dont Like Ugly and God Aint
Through Yet, among other novels. The winner of the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Award,
the Jessie Redmon Fauset Book Award, and the RT Book Award, Mary Monroe currently
lives in Oakland, California. Visit her at marymonroe.org.
Publishing History:
6/13 (978-0-7582-7472-4)
5/14 (978-0-7582-9467-8)
Author Residence:
Oakland, CA
eBook: 978-0-7582-9468-5
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Sales History:
God Dont Make No Mistakes
4/16 (978-1-4967-0090-2)
God Aint Through Yet
4/15 (978-0-7582-9353-4)
God Aint Blind
9/14 (978-0-7582-8366-5)
THE BEST SHE EVER HAD

The Gibbons Gold Digger Series
Shelly Ellis
For fans of Daaimah S. Pooles scheming and conniving female protagonists,

but with a more sophisticated twist, Shelly Elliss Gibbons Gold Digger
series recounts the exploits of an ambitious, Kardashian-style family
looking to be set for lifenow available in mass market paperback.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Shelly Ellis is a NAACP Image
Award Nominee for her 2014
novel, Another Womans Man.
The Best She Ever Had was
nominated for a RT Book Award.
Shelly Ellis creates scheming
female protagonists in the bestselling tradition of Daaimah S.
Poole, but with an upscale twist.
This is the fourth book in the
series, with each novel focusing
on a female member of the golddigging Gibbons family as they
choose between money and love.
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Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-61773-397-0
Cynthia Gibbons doesnt blame folks for calling her the Ice Queen. They dont know the
secret shes kept for twenty yearsthat she once fell crazy in love with a guy who had no
money, a guy who broke her heart in the worst possible way. But now Korey Walker is back
in town, and Cynthia isnt sure how much longer she can keep the biggest secret of allthat
she still loves him.
With a divorce behind him, and his new auto repair shop thriving, Korey is looking to the
futureuntil he sees Cynthia and the past comes roaring back. Even now, he doesnt understand Cynthias hostilityafter all, she broke his heart. He decides to ignore heruntil his
teenage son falls for Cynthias daughter. Determined to stop history from repeating itself,
Korey and Cynthia will have to band together. But will it bring them closeror destroy
their lives for good?
praise for shelly ellis

Well-crafted story and kick-butt women.USAToday.com on Cant Stand the Heat
The book features sparkling dialogue, delicious romance, and a masterfully constructed
story with a strong, well-developed cast of characters whose varying viewpoints provide
depth and layering.Publishers Weekly, Starred Review for Cant Stand the Heat
Fans of intricate family dramas or the pop culture doings of the Kardashian sisters will
enjoy the interaction of two-faced characters who alternate smiles with cold-blooded
betrayal.Library Journal on Best Kept Secrets
A solid and sympathetic storySmart, sexy dialogue and a hint of mystery will satisfy
both series fans and new readers.Publishers Weekly on The Player & The Game
Shelly Ellis is an award-winning journalist who earned her journalism degree at the
University of Maryland, College Park. She lives in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, not far from
Washington, D.C., with her husband.
Publishing History:
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1/15 (978-1-61773-395-6)

Author Residence: Upper Marlboro, MD
(near Washington, D.C.)
eBook: 978-1-61773-396-3
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Another Womans Man
4/16 (978-0-7582-9097-7)
The Player & the Game
8/15 (978-0-7582-9094-6)
Cant Stand the Heat
4/14 (978-0-7582-9091-5)
POWER, SEDUCTION
& SCANDAL
The D.C. Series
Angela Winters
As juicy and riveting as TVs smash-hit Scandal, national bestselling
author Angela Winterss scintillating series set in the power-hungry,
backstabbing world of Washington, D.C., continues as three ambitious
women vie to succeed at any costnow available in mass market.
KEY SELLING POINTS
As in Niobia Bryants bestselling
Mistress series, Angela Winters
follows a group of social-climbing
women as they lie, scheme, and
deceive.
Happy in marriage and motherhood, Sherise is back at work and ready for a big promotion
to White House press secretaryuntil an incompetent rival gets the job instead. Somethings
dirty and Sherise is going to get to the bottom of it.Billies law career is thriving, and shes
newly engaged. But between her fiancs disapproving mother and his angry ex-girlfriend,
Billies plans for the future may be put on holdpermanently.With a new job at a
lobbying firm, Erica is ready to put the past behind her. But when her estranged fathers
tragic death leaves her newly wealthy, she finds herself at the center of a power struggle that
could cost her more than money
Book club rights for Almost

Doesnt Count, View Park, and
No More Good were sold to
Black Expressions book club.
Audio Rights for Almost Doesnt
Count have been sold to
Recorded Books.
Whatever obstacles try to block their dreams, these ladies will find a way to conquer them
no matter what it takes
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Has the drama that readers expect.RT Book Reviews on Power, Seduction, & Scandal
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Through all the topsy-turvy shenanigans, the three friends depend on each other for
support.Library Journal on Power, Seduction, & Scandal

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Readers looking for backstabbing, secrets, and sex will find plenty.
Publishers Weekly on Almost Doesnt Count
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EntertainingThe pacing is fast and the drama unrelenting.

Publishers Weekly on Never Enough
National bestselling author Angela Winters is the author of Almost Doesnt Count, Back
on Top, and Price To Pay among other titles. Angela, a leadership executive, is a member
of several writers groups. She lives in the Washington, D.C. area. Visit her at
angelawinters.com.
Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-8660-4
Publishing History:
dafina trade paperback
12/14 (978-0-7582-8659-8)

Author Residence:
Washington, D.C.
eBook: 978-0-7582-8661-1
18
Sales History:
dafina mass market
Nothing to Lose
5/16 (978-0-7582-8657-4)
Almost Doesnt Count
4/15 (978-1-61773-437-3)
Back on Top
11/4 (978-0-7582-5934-9)
P I N N A C L E M A S S M A R K E T | OCTOBER 2016
THIS VIOLENT LAND

A Smoke Jensen Novel of the West
William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone
In this powerful new novel, New York Times and USA Today bestselling
authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone, the greatest Western
writers of the 21st century, chronicle Smoke Jensens early years, long
before he became a legend
KEY SELLING POINTS
The New York Times bestselling
author of more than 300 books,
Johnstone is known as the
greatest Western writer of the
21st century.
On any given day, almost half
of the fifty top Westerns on
Bookscan are Johnstone titles.
In the last three years, virtually
every one of his Westerns have
been Publishers Weekly mass
market bestsellers.
In 2015, William W. Johnstone
and J.A. Johnstone spent a total
of 52 weeks on the Publishers
Weekly bestseller list. They had
more mass market bestsellers
in 2014 than any author from
any publisher.
MARKETING PLANS
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Email marketing and promotion
through both Kensington and
authors social media platforms,
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fan groups
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nd promotions
Category: Western
ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-3644-8
Author Residence:
Murfreesboro, TN
Kirbylater SmokeJensen has just earned his first paying job as a deputy U.S. marshal
for the Colorado Territory and is sent to the lawless town of Las Animas. There, he finds a
sheri too cowardly to face the outlaw leader Cole Dawson, whose six-gun has left a lot of
good men dead. Young Smoke feels no such fear. He takes Dawson down fast. Then the real
fight begins.
It turns out Dawson is only a cog in a crooked plot hatched by someone hiding behind
the law. For a young deputy marshal, going up against the powerful and corrupt is almost
certainly a fools mission, but doing nothing is not a choice. When Smoke strikes, hes in
all the bloody way, and what follows will become the stu of legend. Braving bullets, blood,
and treachery to face down the most dangerous outlaw in Colorado Territory, Smoke will
earn a reputation for justice and the rule of law in a wild, violent frontier.
praise for the novels of william w. johnstone

and j.a. johnstone
Johnstone is a masterful storyteller, creating a tale that is fanciful and funny, exciting and
surprisingly convincing. This is great fun.
Publishers Weekly on Butch Cassidy The Lost Years
A cracking good story with compelling characters and a tense plot that unfolds at
breakneck speed.True West Magazine on Butch Cassidy The Lost Years
Comes together in a spectacular shoot-out in the Texas hill country. This rollicking
Western is full of gunfights, outlaws, and an unforgettable holiday
Library Journal on A Texas Hill Country Christmas
New York Times and USA Today bestseller William W. Johnstone has written over 300
books. Hes an author whose writing abilities span a wide range of genres, most notably
Western and suspense. His books include: The First Mountain Man, The Last Mountain
Man, The Brothers OBrien, MacCallister, Preacher, Savage Texas, Matt Jensen, The Family
Jensen, Sidewinders, and Luke Jensen, Bounty Hunter. Visit his website at
williamjohnstone.net.
J.A. Johnstone debuted as a solo author with The Loner. J.A. works in collaboration with
William W. Johnstone and has authored The First Mountain Man, Flintlock, Sidewinders,
Matt Jensen, The Family Jensen, The Brothers OBrien, and thrillers such as Suicide Mission.
Sales History:
pinnacle mass market
Preachers Bloodbath
1/16 (978-0-7860-3559-5)
Bloodshed of the Mountain Man
12/15 (978-0-7860-3140-5)
Smoke Jensen: The Beginning
10/15 (978-0-7860-3642-4)
eBook: 978-0-7860-3985-2
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P I N N A C L E P R E M I U M M A S S M A R K E T | OCTOBER 2016
NICK OF TIME
John Gilstrap
In the tradition of his popular thrillers Nathans Run and At All Costs,
New York Times bestselling author John Gilstrap takes readers through a
heart-pounding race against time. Nick of Time centers a manhunt
around a young couple, both fugitives, ensuring mayhem and bloodshed
along the way.
KEY SELLING POINTS

First time in print! Nick of Time
was first published as a 5-part
serial novel in Lyrical, March
through May 2016.
John Gilstrap was the keynote
speaker at Killer Nashville in 2015.
Threat Warning was a finalist for
the 2011 ITW Award for Best
Paperback and No Mercy was
nominated as a finalist for the 2010
ITW Award for Best Paperback.
Hostage Zero was nominated for
the 2011 Shamus Award for Best
Paperback P.I. Novel.
Gilstraps books have been
translated into more than
20 languages.
Will appeal to fans of Tess
Gerritsen, Heather Graham,
Sandra Brown, and Catherine
Coulter.
Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-3295-2
Pages: 592 Spine: 1 7/16 Pack: 24
Author Residence:
Fairfax, VA (near Washington, DC)
SHES RUNNING OUT OF TIME

Nicki Janssens days are numbered, but she refuses to accept her fate lying down. Defying
her father and doctors, she hits the road with a pocketful of cash, a bus ticketand a
romantic fantasy of riding o with her childhood crush
HES RUNNING FROM THE LAW
Handsome, dangerous Brad Ward is facing a dierent kind of sentence. Sent to prison for
felony murder, he has escaped and rekindled his relationship with Nicki. But when Nickis
father joins forces with a deputy sheri, the search for the runaways ignites a manhunta
blistering chase that accelerates with every stolen car, every act of violence
praise for john gilstrap

Rocket-paced suspense.Jeery Deaver
A great hero, a really exciting series.Joseph Finder
Gilstrap will leave you breathless.Harlan Coban
When you pick up a Gilstrap novel, one thing is always trueyou are going to be
entertained at a high rate of speed.Suspense Magazine
If you like Vince Flynn and Brad Thor, youll love John Gilstrap.Gayle Lynds
Gilstrap is one of the finest thriller writers on the planet.Tess Gerritsen
Gilstrap pushes every thriller button.San Francisco Chronicle
Like a roller coaster, the story races along on well-oiled wheels to an undeniably
pulse-pounding conclusion.Kirkus Reviews
Sales History:
Friendly Fire
7/16 (978-0-7860-3507-6)
Against All Enemies
7/15 (978-0-7860-3505-2)
eBook: 978-0-7860-4086-5
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End Game
7/14 (978-0-7860-3021-7)
High Treason
8/13 (978-0-7860-3019-4)
Amy Cesal
John Gilstrap is the acclaimed author of Friendly Fire, Against All

Enemies, End Game, High Treason, Soft Targets, Damage Control,
Threat Warning, Hostage Zero, No Mercy, Six Minutes to Freedom,
Scott Free, Even Steven, At All Costs, and Nathans Run. His books
have been translated into more than twenty languages. An explosives
safety expert and former firefighter, he holds a masters degree from
the University of Southern California and a bachelors degree from
the College of William and Mary in Virginia. He lives in Fairfax,
Virginia. Please visit him on Facebook or at johngilstrap.com.
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Promotion on kensingtonbooks.com and johngilstrap.com
the thrilling novels by john gilstrap
7/16 (978-0-7860-3507-6)
7/15 (978-0-7860-3505-2)
7/14 (978-0-7860-3021-7)
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8/13 (978-0-7860-3019-4)
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BEFORE SHE DIES

Mary Burton
One of New York Times bestselling author Mary Burton fan favorite
suspenseful novels in now repackaged and reissued for new and old
fans alike!
KEY SELLING POINTS

Fans of Lisa Jackson (Zebra),
Carla Neggars (Mira), Allison
Brennan (St. Martins) and
harder edged romantic
suspense will enjoy Burtons
latest thrilling offering.
Burton is a Romance Writers of
Americas RITA Award finalist
and an RT Book Reviews Critics
Choice Award nominee.
The Seventh Victim (Zebra MM,
2/13) and No Escape (Zebra MM,
11/13) were taken as selections of
the Doubleday and Mystery Guild
Book Clubs.
Youre Not Safe (Zebra MM, 4/14)
was selected by the Mystery
Guild, the Literary Guild, the
Doubleday Book Club, and Book
of the Month Club.
Rights to her books have sold
in Britain, Germany, Greece,
Indonesia, and France and has
been published in four languages.
HE IS THEIR JUDGE
In death, they are purified. Holding his victims under water, he washes away their sins as
they struggle for their last breath. Then he stakes their bodies to the ground, exposing them
for what they really are. Witches, sent to tempt and to corrupt
JURY
No one knows about defense attorney Charlotte Wellingtons murdered sister, or about her
childhood spent with the carnival thats just arrived in town. For Charlotte, whats past is
past. But others dont agree. And as a madmans body count rises, she and Detective Daniel
Rokov are drawn into a mission thats become terrifyingly personal
AND EXECUTIONER
At last, she is within his reach. All his victims deserve their fate, but her guilt is greatest. And
with every scream, he will make her see what it means to suer and repentbefore she
dies
praise for mary burton

Stieg Larsson fans will find a lot to like in Burtons taut, well-paced novel.
Publishers Weekly on Senseless
Will have readers sleeping with the lights on.Publishers Weekly Starred Review
Burtons crisp storytelling, solid pacing and well-developed plot will draw you in and the
strong suspense will keep you hooked and make this story hard to put down.
RT Book Reviewss on The Seventh Victim
Burton once again demonstrates her romantic suspense chops with this taut novel.
Publishers Weekly on Youre Not Safe
Yet again, the suspense maven has brought another title to the masses that will leave an
imprint in the mind long after the book has been readthis is an afternoon movie packed
with suspense, romance, a super-tough man who is a beloved character to many, and all
those juicy tidbits that allow you to enjoy a great ending!
Suspense Magazine on Youre Not Safe
Category: Romantic Suspense

ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-3984-5
Sales History:
zebra mass market
Ill Never Let You Go
11/15 (978-1-4201-3215-1)
Be Afraid
5/15 (978-1-4201-3213-7)
Cover Your Eyes
11/14 (978-1-4201-3211-3)
Publishing History:
zebra mass market
2/12 (978-1-4201-1021-0)

Author Residence:
Richmond, VA
eBook: 978-0-7860-3985-2
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Mary Burton is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling
author of suspense novels including No Escape, Youre Not Safe,
Merciless and Dead Ringer. She is a Romance Writers of Americas
RITA Award She is a Romance Writers of Americas RITA Award
finalist and RT Book Reviewss Critics Choice Award nominee.
A Virginia native, she is a graduate of the Henrico County Citizens
Police Academy, the Richmond FBI Citizens Academy, and the
Sisters in Crimes Forensic University program. Readers can visit her
website at maryburton.com.
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the suspensful novels by mary burton
11/15 (978-1-4201-3215-1)
5/15 (978-1-4201-3213-7)
11/14 (978-1-4201-3211-3)
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DEADLY IS THE NIGHT

A Byrnes Family Ranch Novel
Dusty Richards
In the latest installment of his epic Byrnes family saga, Western Heritage
and Spur Award-winning author Dusty Richards tells of the blood that
was spilled trying to make Arizona Territory a good place to live.
KEY SELLING POINTS

In a 2011 readers poll, Richards
was named the Best Living
Western Fiction Writer by
True West magazine.
Dusty Richards was the winner of
the 2010 Will Rogers Medallion
Award for Western Fiction for his
novel, Texas Blood Feud.
After William W. Johnstone and
J.A. Johnstone, Dusty Richards is
Kensingtons bestselling Western
author. His Westerns have been
published by Pocket, Ballantine,
Berkley, New American Library,
and HarperCollins.
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Rancher, gunslinger, and family man, Chet Byrnes lives to tame the deserts of Arizona, but if
the mail cant get through, he knows civilization will not take root. When a wealthy tycoons
attempt to found a postal route in desolate northern Arizona falters, Chet takes the reins.
Riding a buckboard across open, hostile country, Chet sets out to deliver the mail. But a trio
of gunmen ambushes him in the desert. They destroy his buckboard, but make the fatal mistake of leaving Chet alive. In an era when the price of a stamp was paid in blood, Chet
Byrnes will blaze a trail across the west to make Arizona safe for the U.S. mailor die trying.
praise for dusty richards

Dusty Richards writes with the flavor of the real West.Elmer Kelton
Dusty takes readers into the real West at full gallop.
New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas
Dusty Richards is an all-around top hand at Western writing.
John D. Nesbitt, author of Raven Springs and Trouble at the Redstone
Author of over 85 novels, Dusty Richards is the only author to win two Spur awards in one
year (2007), one for his novel The Horse Creek Incident and another for his short story
Comanche Moon. He is a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and
the International Professional Rodeo Association, and serves on the local PRCA rodeo
board. Dusty is also an inductee in the Arkansas Writers Hall of Fame. He currently resides
in northwest Arkansas. He was the winner of the 2010 Will Rogers Medallion Award for
Western Fiction for his novel Texas Blood Feud and honored by the National Cowboy Hall
of Fame in 2009.
Outreach to special
interest groups
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Category: Western
ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-3667-7
Author Residence:
Springdale, AR
Sales History:
Pray for the Dead
3/16 (978-0-7860-3665-3)
Arizona Territory
8/15 (978-0-7860-3663-9)
A Good Day to Kill
2/15 (978-0-7860-3531-1)
eBook: 978-0-7860-3668-4
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SIXKILLER, U.S. MARSHAL:

EIGHT HOURS TO DIE
William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone
New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors William W.

Johnstone, the beloved, bestselling frontier chronicler, and J.A. Johnstone
bring to life the story based on the historical lawman born and bred in
Cherokee Nation: Sixkiller. In the wild, wild west there is no man more
dangerouson either side of the law.
KEY SELLING POINTS
The New York Times bestselling
author of more than 300 books,
Johnstone is known as the
greatest Western writer of the
21st century.
On any given day, almost half
of the fifty top Westerns on
Bookscan are Johnstone titles.
In the last three years, virtually
every one of his Westerns have
been Publishers Weekly mass
market bestsellers.
In 2015, William W. Johnstone
and J.A. Johnstone spent a total
of 52 weeks on the Publishers
Weekly bestseller list. They had
more mass market bestsellers
in 2014 than any author from
any publisher.
MARKETING PLANS
National print and online
advertising campaign
Email marketing and promotion
through both Kensington and
authors social media, newsletter
subscribers, and fan groups
Shareable reader content and
digital assets
and promotions
Category: Western
ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-3970-8
Author Residence:
Murfreesboro, TN
THREE MEN DEAD. AND SIXKILLER MIGHT BE NEXT

The territorial governor has sent three lawmen to clean up the mess that is Chico, New
Mexicoand not one of those lawmen has made it out alive. A crooked sheri has the
terrified denizens of Chico under his boot heel, so the governor turns to John Henry
Sixkiller, sending him undercover as a gunman for hire. So far, Sixkiller has bloodied his
opponents in every battle hes fought in the Southwest. But this one could aect the entire
country: A group of merciless land pirates have been hiding behind Chicos brutal sheri.
Their goal: to take the entire territory hostage and sell it lock, stock and barrel to Mexico
gleefully slaughtering anyone who gets in the way
praise for the novels of william w. johnstone

and j.a. johnstone
Johnstone is a masterful storyteller, creating a tale that is fanciful and funny, exciting and
surprisingly convincing. This is great fun.
Publishers Weekly on Butch Cassidy The Lost Years
A cracking good story with compelling characters and a tense plot that unfolds at
breakneck speed.True West Magazine on Butch Cassidy The Lost Years
Comes together in a spectacular shoot-out in the Texas hill country. This rollicking
Western is full of gunfights, outlaws, and an unforgettable holiday
Library Journal on A Texas Hill Country Christmas
New York Times and USA Today bestseller William W. Johnstone has written over 300
books. Hes an author whose writing abilities span a wide range of genres, most notably
Western and suspense. His books include: The First Mountain Man, The Last Mountain
Man, The Brothers OBrien, MacCallister, Preacher, Savage Texas, Matt Jensen, The Family
Jensen, Sidewinders, and Luke Jensen, Bounty Hunter. Visit his website at
williamjohnstone.net.
J.A. Johnstone debuted as a solo author with The Loner. J.A. works in collaboration with
William W. Johnstone and has authored The First Mountain Man, Flintlock, Sidewinders,
Matt Jensen, The Family Jensen, The Brothers OBrien, and thrillers such as Stand Your Ground.
Sales History:
Day of Rage
6/16 (978-0-7860-3818-3)
SixKiller, U.S. Marshall
2/16 (978-0-7860-3817-6)
eBook: 978-0-7860-3971-5
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DEAD RECKONING
Caitlin Rother
KEY SELLING POINTS

This case received extensive
publicity including Dateline, The
Early Show, The Today Show,
and 48 Hours.
The sensational new update
details Skylar Deleons gender
reassignment treatments and
request for surgery-a stunning
new development that will
remind readers of the Caitlyn
Jenner story.
Poisoned Love and Lost Girls
were finalists in the San Diego
Book Awards.
Includes 16 pages of
dramatic photos
In this repackaged and updated edition of her 2011 true-crime classic,

New York Times bestselling author Caitlin Rother writes of the
high-profile murder of Tom and Jackie Hawks by a crew of criminals
led by Skylar and Jennifer Deleon. Skylar Deleon, a charming con who
later became a transgender female, tied the Hawks to the anchor of
their yacht and threw them overboardalivenear Newport Beach,
California, to steal their boat and pillage their bank accounts.
Retirees Tom and Jackie Hawks were delighted when attractive, personable Skylar Deleon
and his pregnant wife, Jennifer, oered cash to purchase their yacht, the Well Deserved. But a
trial voyage turned into a nightmare. The Hawkses were never seen again, while the Deleons
claimed the older couple had signed over control of their assets to them.
The outrageous story became even more shocking when Skylar and Jennifer were tried for
murder. Now, in this updated edition of her true-crime classic, bestselling author and awardwinning journalist Caitlin Rother reveals eye-opening developments in the case, including
Skylars decision to transition to a transgender womandespite living in a mens prison. But
for the former child actor, the answer to Where Are They Now? is still Death Row.
praise for caitlin rothers dead reckoning

Rother is the next Ann Rule.Gregg Olsen
Gripping, intense, and frightening.Aphrodite Jones
A thrilling account of murder and mayhem.M. William Phelps
MARKETING PLANS
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Thriller eNewsletter
and promotions
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and caitlinrother.com
Category: True Crime

ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-3919-7
No true crime fan should miss this book. Katherine Ramsland

Caitlin Rother, a New York Times bestselling author, has written or co-authored ten books.
Rother, a Pulitzer Prize nominee, worked as an investigative reporter at daily newspapers
for 19 years before deciding to write books full-time. Her work has been published in
Cosmopolitan, The Los Angeles Times, The San Diego Union-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, The
Washington Post, The Boston Globe and The Daily Beast. For more information, please
visit caitlinrother.com.
Publishing History:
2/11 (978-0-7860-2217-5)

Author Residence:
San Diego, CA
eBook: 978-0-7860-2785-9
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Sales History:
Then No One Can Have Her
11/15 (978-0-7860-3257-0)
Ill Take Care of You
1/14 (978-0-7860-3255-6)
Lost Girls
7/12 (978-0-7860-2218-2)
Z E B R A S H O U T M A S S M A R K E T H O L I D A Y | OCTOBER 2016
TIS THE SEASON

The Harrisons Series
Jennifer Gracen
In the bestselling tradition of New York Times bestseller Belle Andre,

Jennifer Gracen tackles the contemporary millionaire trend with the third
book in her series focused on the rich and powerful Harrison brothers.
In a fun twist on the boss-secretary pairing, Tis the Season finds Charles
Harrison III trying to resist a scandalous relationship with his nanny.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Combining the powerful family
saga with the popular millionaire
heroes, that will appeal to
contemporary romance fans.
Romance readers love seeing
strong men fall hard for equally
matched women. The Harrisons
have it allmoney, power, and
oodles of sex appeal.
Contemporary romance with
Christmas and holiday themes
have are always in demand and
Jennifer Gracen crafts an alluring
tale about how the holiday spirit
can help heal even the most
broken of hearts
MARKETING PLANS
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As the eldest son of the illustrious Harrison clan, Charles Harrison the III has always
done the right thing. With his familys legacy to uphold, he cant aord a scandal, even if
temptation is living right under his roof. His well-publicized divorce was a disgrace, so
Charles is sure an aair with his bewitching nanny would bring his family even more infamy.
And yet, he cant resist the alluring Lisette
With her usually reserved boss sending her heated looks, Lisette Gardner is in a bind. The
nurturing nanny has always loved the eldest Harrison from a distance. But coming from a
vastly dierent world, with a painful past that still haunts her, Lisette is determined to resist
Charless advances. Because Lisette can accept nothing less than forever with Charlesand
forever might be too much to hope for with the reigning prince of the Harrison clan.
praise for
MORE THAN YOU KNOW
A hot new voice makes a very welcome entrance into contemporary romance with a new
series. Part of why this book is intensely readable is the likability of both protagonists.
Their life histories couldnt be more dierent, and watching them fight their intense
attraction makes for great reading! Keep your eye on Gracenshe is definitely one to
watch!RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
The pairs crackling sexual chemistry soon gets the best of themGracens characters
easily charm the reader.Publishers Weekly
Jennifer Gracen hails from Long Island, New York, where she lives with her two sons. She
writes contemporary romance for readers who look for authentic characters and satisfying
endings. Shes already hard at work on her next book. Jennifer is a member of the Romance
Writers of America and is active in the Long Island Romance Writers, as well as being a
member of CTRWA. Visit her at jennifergracen.com.
Blog tour
roundups and feature coverage

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-3918-1
Author Residence:
Long Island, NY
Sales History:
zebra mass market
More Than You Know
1/16 (978-1-4201-3914-3)
Someone Like You
5/16 (978-1-4201-3916-7)
eBook: 978-1-4201-3919-8
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Z E B R A M A S S M A R K E T H O L I D A Y | OCTOBER 2016
CHRISTMAS ON MY MIND
The Cowboy Christmas Series
Janet Dailey
Legendary New York Times bestselling romance author Janet Dailey

continues her delightful annual tradition (RT Book Reviews) by oering
her fans a heartwarming story set in Branding Iron, Texas, where new
and old holiday traditions combine with sparkling romance to create a
Christmas as warm and big-hearted as the state itself.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Janet Dailey is a publishing
legend, with more than 100 novels
to her name and 325 million copies
sold in 98 countries.
Previous Janet Dailey Christmas
stories have been both New York
Times and USA Today bestsellers.
Kensington has an exclusive,
multi-book contract for new
holiday books under the Janet
Dailey name.
Janet Daileys Christmas books
are growing in popularity with
each release as she solidifies her
brand with conservative readers
looking for a sweet, heartwarming
holiday romance.
Readers are more frequently
drawn to Brand Name authors,
and there is no one more
recognizable than Janet Dailey.
She has become the go-to author
for readers who want distinctly
American stories and heroes.
The future looks merry and bright

The little town of Branding Iron, Texas, keeps an annual tradition that makes the holidays
especially festivethe Cowboys Christmas Ball. But Sheri Ben Marsden, busy with work,
joint custody of his son, and caring for his aging mother, has no plans to attend. Not until a
pretty newcomer to his small town gets involved in the planning. Suddenly Ben finds himself
wanting to keep a close eye on Jessica Ramsey, and not just because her relatives seem to be
in jail more than out. He can tell the mysterious redhead has secrets in her past, but now that
shes bought a little fixer upper with her mom to start a bed and breakfast, the whole familys
turning over a new leaf. With the prospect of dancing and celebrating ahead, surely theres
time for everyone to unwind. Because this year, more than ever, Bens got Christmasand
lovingon his mind.
praise for janet dailey and her novels

Dailey [is] a legend in contemporary romance simply heartwarming.
RT Book Reviewss, 4 Stars on Long, Tall Christmas
Bestseller Dailey evokes an appealing sense of community as the backdrop for the
romance.Publishers Weekly on Merry Christmas Cowboy
In what has become a delightful annual tradition, Dailey creates a lovely Christmas
romance, a smooth-moving story that progresses at an even pace. The hero and heroine are
refreshingly morally sound individuals, and there is a glimpse of a secondary couple who
will hopefully have their own story soon.
RT Book Reviewss, 4 Stars on A Cowboy Under My Christmas Tree
Daileys standalone contemporary westerndoes everything right.
Publishers Weekly on Long, Tall Christmas

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4006-4
Price: $7.99/$8.99
Rights: World
Sales History:
zebra mass market
Long, Tall Christmas
10/15 (978-1-4201-3509-1)
Christmas in Cowboy Country
10/14 (978-1-4201-3507-7)
eBook: 978-1-4201-4007-1
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Merry Christmas, Cowboy

10/13 (978-1-4201-2463-7)
A Cowboy Under My Christmas Tree
10/12 (978-1-4201-2462-0)
Sigrid Estrada
Janet Daileys first book was published in 1976. In the thirty four
years since, she has written 100 more novels with 300 million copies
of her books sold in 19 languages in 98 countries. She is known for
her strong, decisive characters, her extraordinary ability to recreate a
time and place, and her courage to confront important, controversial
issues in her stories. Please visit her website at janetdailey.com.
MARKETING PLANS
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the christmas titles by janet dailey
10/15 (978-1-4201-3509-1)
10/14 (978-1-4201-3507-7)
10/13 (978-1-4201-2463-7)
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THE LAST CHANCE

CHRISTMAS BALL
Mary Jo Putney, Jo Beverley, Joanna Bourne,
Patricia Rice, Nicola Cornick, Cara Elliott,
Anne Gracie, Susan King
From the authors behind the much-loved Mischief and MistletoeMary
Jo Putney, Jo Beverley and the Word Wenches (of the popular Word
Wenches blog) return to give historical romance readers a star-studded
Regency anthology of interconnected stories taking place over one holiday
house party weekend overflowing with Christmas delight.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Mary Jo Putney is one of
Kensingtons most successful
romance authors.
Kensingtons repackage of Jo
Beverlys A Christmas Angel was
a Heroes & Heartbreakers Top 5
Christmas Romances of 2013
Readers respond well to anthologies
that have interconnected stories.
This anthology features interlocking
novellas featuring a large cast of
characters at a country estate
during a holiday house party.
A chance meeting beneath the mistletoe, a stolen glance across the dance flooramid the
sumptuous delicacies, glittering decorations, and swell of the orchestra, every duchess and
debutante, lord and lackey has a hopeful heart. Theres the headstrong heiress who must win
back her beloved by midnightor be wed to another.the spinster whose fateful choice to
relinquish love may hold one more surprise for hera widow yearning to glimpse her long-lost
love for even one sweet, fleeting interludea charming rake who finds far more than he
bargained for. And many other dazzling, romantic tales in this star-studded collection
praise for
THE LAST CHANCE CHR ISTMAS BALL
Each authors unique style and storytelling talents are at their best, gifting readers one
scrumptious treat after anotherglowing with the joy and romance of the yuletide.
RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
Eight authors = eight times the

amount of author generated social
media and publicity hype.
Lighthearted gaiety is gently tempered by misunderstandings and a few more serious

issues as these cleverly linked romances unfurl into a unified whole that is poignant,
funny, and complex; one of the most engaging anthologies of the season.
Library Journal Starred Review
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Eight romance authors (collectively known as the Word Wenches) walk into a Regency-era
ballroom and wreak fabulous, shimmering holiday mischief all over the placeThe
characters are smart and attractive and their stories are delicious and appealing.
Publishers Weekly

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ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-3859-7
Author Residence: Baltimore, MD
(Putney), UK (Beverley, Cornick),
Australia (Gracie), Charlottesville, VA
(Bourne), Fairfield, CT (Elliot),
Gaithersburg, MD (King),
Chesterfield, MO (Rice)
eBook: 978-1-4201-3860-3
Mary Jo Putney, Jo Beverley, Joanna Bourne, Patricia Rice, Nicola Cornick, Cara
Elliott, Anne Gracie, Susan King are the ladies otherwise known as the Word Wenches.
These eight authors have written a combined 231 novels and 74 novellas. Theyve won
awards such as the RITAS, RT Lifetime Achievement award, RT Living Legend, and RT
Reviewers Choice award. Several of them are regulars on the New York Times and USA
Today bestseller lists. Learn more at wordwenches.com.
Publishing History:
10/15 (978-1-61773-923-1)
Sales History:
Mischief and Mistletoe
10/12 (978-1-4201-2486-6)
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CHRISTMAS AT PROMISE LODGE

The Promise Lodge Series
Charlotte Hubbard
Rising star in the Amish romance community, Charlotte Hubbard

returns with her newest novel in the Promise Lodge series. As the year
draws to a close, the brand-new colony of Promise Lodge is thriving, a
welcoming community that oers three Amish sisters a fresh start.
And as Christmas approaches, gifts big and small are given with love
KEY SELLING POINTS
Each year since 2013 Hubbard
has published a special Christmas
themed Amish book.
Hubbards books emphasize
faith, hope and community, and
have a strong cross-over appeal
to the Christian market place.
Accordingly this new series is a
part of Kensingtons Bouquet
marketing program.
Will contain original recipes!
MARKETING PLANS
Feature in Bouquet marketing
and outreach to Christian readers
Holiday promotion
As Promise Lodges first wedding arrives, the evidence of a community building a foundation
for the future is a cause for celebration. But the bishops narrow-minded wedding sermon
doesnt sit well with the Bender sisters, the towns courageous founders, especially widowed
Mattie Schwartz. She believes marriage and family arent the most important of Gods
giftseven if she suspects her tender feelings for Preacher Amos Troyer run deeper than
simple friendship.
Amos hasnt given up hope that stubborn, spirited Mattie will change her mind about taking
another husband, but when an accident threatens to change the course of his life forever,
he wonders if the Lord has sent him a message. Hell need faith, hope, and charity to find the
right pathand a Christmas blessing to convince Mattie to walk it with him.
praise for charlotte hubbards series

Brimming with strong women, Hubbards latest novel addresses themes unusual to the
genre, namely domestic violence and female independence, with grace. At the same time,
readers are given plenty of opportunity to laugh at hilarious antics. The brave and endearing
characters give this series debut a solid foundation.
RT Book Reviewss, 4 Stars, on Promise Lodge

Thoroughly steeped in the Old Order Amish ways, this sweet and tender story teems
with forgiveness, growth, and promise, and with babies on the way, its a perfect story for
the Christmas season and fans of Amish fiction.
Library Journal on The Christmas Cradle
Newsletter and email

marketing promotions
This book creates a cozy warmth that will make readers want to snuggle up with a good
quilt and a hot beverage.RT Book Reviewss 4 Stars, on The Christmas Cradle
Comprehensive blog tour and

ongoing blogger outreach
Hubbard writes Amish stories with style and grace.RT Book Reviews
Publicity outreach for reviews

and promotions

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-3943-3
Author Residence:
St. Paul, MN
Drawing upon her experiences in Jamesport, the largest Old Order Amish community west
of the Mississippi, longtime Missourian Charlotte Hubbard writes of simpler times and
a faith-based lifestyle in her new Promise Lodge series. Charlotte considers it her personal
mission to feed peopleto share hearth and home. Faith and family, farming and food
preservation are hallmarks of her lifestyle, and the foundation of all her Amish romance
series. Charlotte now lives in Minnesota. Visit her at charlottehubbard.com.
Sales History:
zebra mass market
A Simple Vow
6/16 (978-1-4201-3869-6)
Harvest of Blessing
3/15 (978-1-4201-3309-7)
Breath of Spring
5/14 (978-1-4201-3307-3)
eBook: 978-1-4201-3944-0
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WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS

The Evergreen Lane Series
Sierra Donovan
In a brand new installment in her Christmas-themed Evergreen Lane

series, Sierra Donovan returns with a tale of unexpected romance
that brings two old friends together for a lesson in holiday magic as
circumstances seem to conspire to bring them together at every turn
KEY SELLING POINTS
Second chance at love stories
are perennial favorites!
Warm, cozy love stories with
hopeful, aspirational messages
about the healing nature of the
Christmas spirit have been
increasing in demand and Sierra
Donovan delivers sweet love
stories with dashes of humor, and
good-natured characters that
captivate readers.
Taking inspiration from classic
holiday tales, Sierra Donovans
romantic tales are ideal for
readers who are avid fans of
uplifting holiday-themed movies.
MARKETING PLANS
Holiday promotions
and promotions

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4150-4
Author Residence:
Victorville, CA
With its festive Snowed Inn and year-round Christmas store, the pretty town of Tall Pine
knows how to do the holidays right. But this year, Liv Tomblyns homecoming trip may be
bittersweet. Livs grandmother died soon after Thanksgiving, leaving a lifetime of belongings
to sort through. Soon Liv is surrounded by memories, including a retro silver Christmas tree.
And theres Livs old friend Scott Lerouxthe one-time class clown whos become the
towns go-to handyman.
Scott enjoyed helping Livs Nammy with little fix-it jobs in recent years, but now hes
wondering if the crafty grandma had a much larger project in mind. Everythingfrom
Nammys mysteriously malfunctioning heater to that silver treeseems to be conspiring to
throw Liv and Scott together. Not that Scott objects. For though Liv insists shell leave
Tall Pine when the holidays are over, hes hoping their holiday kisses might thaw her resolve
and make this Christmas truly unforgettable
praise for sierra donovan

This story is like the perfect cup of hot chocolate: sweet, warm and nostalgia-inducing.
RT Book Reviewss, 4 Stars on Do You Believe in Santa?
A charming holiday story that combines the magic of Its A Wonderful Life with the
warmth of A Christmas Carol.
Donna Alward on No Christmas Like the Present
Donovan packs this contemporary romance full of all kind of Christmas magic.
Publishers Weekly on No Christmas Like the Present
A stand-out story.
RT Book Reviewss on No Christmas Like the Present
Sierra Donovan is a wife, a mother of two and a writer. Her greatest joy is helping people
find true love on the printed page. She is a firm believer in Christmas, classic movies, happy
endings and the healing power of chocolate. Sierras first novel, Love On The Air, was a
Holt Medallion finalist. Her 2014 Kensington debut, No Christmas Like The Present, won
the Golden Quill Award for Sweet Traditional Romance. You can visit her website at
sierradonovan.com.
Sales History:
zebra mass market
Do You Believe in Santa?
10/15 (978-1-4201-3422-3)
No Christmas Like the Present
10/14 (978-1-4201-3420-9)
eBook: 978-1-4201-4151-1
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K E N S I N G T O N M A S S M A R K E T H O L I D A Y | OCTOBER 2016
THE BARK BEFORE CHRISTMAS

The Melanie Travis Canine Mystery Series
Laurien Berenson
Dog lovers and fans of canine mysteries by authors such as Spencer

Quinn and David Rosenfelt alike love Laurien Berensons cozy series,
featuring aspiring sleuth and dog enthusiast Melanie Travis. And with
the holiday season approaching, its time for Melanie to sni out a
Christmastime killer
KEY SELLING POINTS
Laurien Berenson is an Agatha
and Macavity nominee, winner of
the RT Book Reviews Reviewers
Choice Award, and a four-time
winner of the Maxwell Award for
fiction, presented by the Dog
Writers Association of America.
Theres nothing lovelier than Christmas in Connecticut, but Melanie Travis can scarcely
find a moment to enjoy the festivities. With her youngest son approaching toddlerhood,
shes decided to return to her old job at Howard Academy, a posh private school attended by
the children of Greenwichs well-heeled gentry. Balancing work, motherhood, and the hectic
dog show circuit takes some fancy footwork, especially when the headmaster taps her to be
the chairman of the schools Christmas Bazaar.
The Melanie Travis series has

long been one of the most popular
animal-themed cozy series
around, and fans always eagerly
await each new installment.
The Christmas Bazaar is Howard Academys biggest and most important fundraiser, so
Melanie feels the pressure to make it a huge success. But everything goes awry when a prize
show dog goes missing and Santa turns up dead. The dogs owner is one of the schools most
perfectly pedigreed alums, and she enlists Melanie to help find the purloined pooch. But just
as Melanie starts pawing at the truth, she digs up a sleighful of sinister secrets that leaves
everyone feeling less than merry
Will appeal to all lovers of cozy

mysteries, especially those who
enjoy mysteries featuring animals,
and fans of David Rosenfelt.
Includes a bonus Novella only in
the print edition.
MARKETING PLANS
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Kensington eNewsletters and
author lists
Promotion on
and Laurienbereson.com
praise for laurien berenson and
If you like dogs, youll love Laurien Berensons Melanie Travis mysteries!
Joanne Fluke, New York Times bestselling author
Berensons charming series realistically combines great mystery and the warmth of family
life and community.RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars Top Pick
Cozy mystery fans and dog lovers will lap this one up.Library Journal
A whodunit sure to please dog-loving cozy readers.Publishers Weekly
Laurien Berenson, an Agatha and Macavity nominee, is the winner of the RT Book Reviews
Choice Award. She is also a four time winner of the Maxwell Award, presented by the Dog
Writers Association of America. She and her husband live on a farm in Kentucky surrounded
by dogs and horses. Readers can visit her website at: LaurienBerenson.com.

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Category: Mystery
ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-8459-4
THE BAR K BEFOR E
CHRISTMAS
Publishing History:
10/15 (978-0-7582-8458-7)

Author Residence:
Versailles, KY
eBook: 978-0-7582-8460-0
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Sales History:
Chow Down
6/16 (978-1-4967-0484-9)
Hounded to Death
12/15 (978-1-4967-0048-3)
Death of a Dog Whisperer
6/15 (978-0-7582-8456-3)
A CHERRY COLA CHRISTMAS

The Cherry Cola Book Club Series
Ashton Lee
In Ashton Lees charming series filled with Southern warmth and wit,
Christmas is coming to the small town of Cherico, Mississippi, and
theres no better way to prepare than with the Cherry Cola Book Clubs
feast of good food, good booksand good people
KEY SELLING POINTS
Fans of Fannie Flagg, Mark
Childress, Rebecca Wells, and
Dorothea Benton Frank will enjoy
Ashton Lees Southern voice and
gentle wit.
The setting of the Cherry Cola
Book Club series makes it a perfect pick for book clubs and
libraries.
Large print and audio rights sold
for both The Cherry Cola Book
Club and The Reading Circle.
Large print rights have also sold
for The Wedding Circle.
MARKETING PLANS
Cross Marketing with Queen of
the Cookbooks (Kensington TP,
12/16)
Online advertising
Kensington eNewsletters
and author lists
Holiday promotion
and promotions
Chericos newlywed librarian Maura Beth Mayhew is back from her honeymoon and she
and Jeremy McShay are settling into married life. But as the holidays approach, Chericos
economy is struggling, and theres even a mysterious crime spree afoot. Maura Beth decides
what the community needs is a healthy dose of Christmas cheerwhich means a special
meeting of the Cherry Cola Book Club
Along with the delicious potluck oerings everyone has come to expect, Maura Beth
has invited members and the public to share their most uplifting storiesand share they
do. In fact, Chericos residents infuse the gathering with so much hope and courage
they just might inspire a culprits confession, and conjure a miracle that could save the
townand Christmas
praise for the cherry cola

book club novel series
The citizens of small-town Cherico are back in one of their most endearing and uplifting
stories yet. Lee never fails to make this series stand out as it tackles some of the hardest
parts of small-town life, especially the struggles that face the Cherry Cola Book Club and
the towns librarian, Maura Beth Mayhew.
RT Book Reviewss, 4 Stars on A Cherry Cola Christmas
An intrepid librarian, a book club feast, and a cozy, heart-warming Mississippi mystery
whats not to love?
Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
Charm, wit and a cast of characters so real they could be your next door neighbors make
The Reading Circle a sure-fire winner. Ashton Lees authentic Southern voice shines
Peggy Webb, USA Today bestselling author
Ashton Lee was born in historic Natchez, MS into a large, extended Southern family which
gave him much fodder for his fiction later in life. He currently lives in Oxford, Mississippi.
Promotion on
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Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0546-4
Publishing History:
10/15 (978-1-61773-343-7)

Author Residence:
Oxford, MI
eBook: 978-1-61773-344-4
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HIGH KICKS, HOT CHOCOLATE,

AND HOMICIDES
The Happy Hoofers Mystery Series
Mary McHugh
Miss Marple, Jessica Fletcher, Aunt Dimity the mystery world loves
senior sleuths who can still kick up their heels. High Kicks, Hot Chocolate,
and Homicide is the fifth entry in the Happy Hoofers cozy mystery series,
which is headlined by a group of unstoppable fifty-something tap dancers!
KEY SELLING POINTS
Each Happy Hoofers mystery is
narrated by a different member
of the troupe.
McHugh is a lady of a certain
ageas were Agatha Christie,
Lillian Jackson Braun, and
Dorothy Sayers when they wrote
their best books.
This books holiday theme and
irresistible cover will make it a
perfect stocking-stuffer.
Mary McHugh is a member of
Mystery Writers of America,
Sisters in Crime, and the
International Tap Association
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Feature in Killer Cozies eNewsletter
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campaign for early online reviews
Promotion on
KensingtonBooks.com and
marymchugh.org
Category: Mystery
ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0376-7
Author Residence:
New York, NY
Murder takes center stage

Its a Christmas miracle for the Happy HoofersTina, Janice, Pat, Mary Louise, and
Gini. Theyve scored a gig at New York Citys Radio City Music Hall with the legendary
Rockettes, complete with sexy Santa suits and microphones on their shoes. But when a
dazzling diva of a dancer is found dead under the stage, theres quite a lineup of suspects.
In between rehearsals and seasonal sightseeingand the discovery of a multi-talented,
multi-colored catthe toe-tapping troupe has to sort out the intrigue before another
victim kicks the bucket
praise for the happy hoofers mysteries

Featuring travel tips and recipes, this series debut features plenty of cozy adventure for
armchair travelers and mystery bus alike. Sue Henry and Peter Abresch fans will be
delighted with this alternative.Library Journal
A fun readthe elements of hilarity and camaraderie between the characters make
Chorus Lines, Caviar, and Corpses intriguing and worth the read.RT Book Reviewss
From the first chapter, McHugh deliversThe cast of characters includes endearing,
scary, charming, crazy and irresistible people.
Jerilyn Dufresne, author of the Sam Darling mystery series
Mary McHugh graduated from Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, with a B.A.
in English Literature and studied at the Sorbonne in Paris. She is the author of the Happy
Hoofers series, nineteen nonfiction books; and two other novels. She was a contributing
editor for Cosmopolitan, an articles editor at Womans World, Travel Holiday, and Bridal
Guide, and has written articles for The New York Times, Good Housekeeping, and Family
Circle. She loves to tap dance and to traveltwo passions that inspired her to write the
Happy Hoofers series. She lives in the New York area. Visit her at marymchugh.org.
Sales History:
Bossa Novas, Bikinis, and Bad Ends
5/16 (978-1-4967-0374-3)
Cancans, Croissants, and Caskets
9/15 (978-1-61773-363-5)
eBook: 978-1-49670-377-4
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Flamenco, Flan, and Fatalities

3/15 (978-1-61773-361-1)
Chorus Lines, Caviar, and Corpses
11/14 (978-1-61773-359-8)

Kelly Long; Amy Lillard; Molly Jebber
An Amish Christmas collection as heartwarming as a cup of hot chocolate

by the fire, as enchanting as a moonlit sleigh ride through the snow.
Three popular writers of Amish romance capture the charming holiday
traditions of the Amish and the deep faith that guides them all through
the year.
KEY SELLING POINTS
With the success of Cindy
Woodsmall and Beverly Lewis,
Amish romance has been
enjoying tremendous popularity
with readers.
A SLEIGH RIDE ON ICE MOUNTAIN by Kelly Long

For Sebastian Christner, hiring Kate as his new housekeeper is simply the right thing to do.
Now she can support her special-needs brother. But one taste of her independent spirit is
showing him undreamed-of joyand making him long to give her a home for always
This anthology features three

separate stories, each with ties to
a different Amish series. Readers
of Amish romance tend to be
super fans which makes an
anthology like this the perfect tool
for book discovery.
A MAMM FOR CHRISTMAS by Amy Lillard

Bernice Yoder has far too much to do to entertain holiday dreams. Even if she can help Jess
Schmucker outwit his three mischievous young daughters, its impossible to imagine the
handsome widower can see her as anything but a scolding schoolteacher. He never guesses
how a magical Christmas Eve will open his eyes to love.
Amy Lillard was also a finalist

in the Maggie Awards.
Longs novel, Lilys Wedding
Quilt, (Thomas Nelson, 4/11) was
a Goodreads Favorite Book of
the Year.
AN UNEXPECTED CHRISTMAS BLESSING by Molly Jebber

As much as Charity Lantzs children need a father, the young widow isnt sure her new
neighbor Luke Fisher can ever be the right choice. Theyre having more disagreements than
snowflakes in December. Besides, hes never given a sign he wants to be more than friends.
Can Gott show them a way past their misunderstandings to a forever love?
praise for
[A] touching anthology.Library Journal
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Cross marketing with The Amish
Christmas Kitchen (Kensington
TP,10/16)
Holiday promotion
Promotion on
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[A] warmhearted romance anthologyFilled with traditional Amish romance elements,

the tales cover a variety of themes while remaining true to the spirit of the holiday.
Publishers Weekly
A wonderful Christmas anthologyRT Book Reviewss, 4 Stars
Kelly Long is the author of the acclaimed Amish Patch of Heaven series and has been a
finalist for the coveted Carol Award from the American Christian Fiction Writers. Visit her
at kellylongbooks.com.
Amy Lillard won the 2013 Carol Award for her first Amish romance Saving Gideon. Visit
her at amywritesromance.com
Molly Jebber is a Womens Christian Connection motivational speaker and enjoys meeting
new people Visit her website at mollyjebber.com.

ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0015-5
Author Residence:
Hummelstown, PA (Long); Tulsa,
OK(Lillard); Dayton, OH (Jibber)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0014-8
Publishing History:
kensignton trade paperback
10/15 (978-1-4967-0013-1)
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Sales History:
zebra mass market
Amish Heart of Ice Mountain (Long)
11/15 (978-1-4201-3548-0)
Lories Heart (Lillard)
8/15 (978-1-4201-3457-5)
Change of Heart (Jebber)
7/15 (978-1-4201-3761-3)
D A F I N A M A S S M A R K E T H O L I D A Y | OCTOBER 2016
HOLIDAY TEMPTATION
Donna Hill, Farrah Rachon, K.M. Jackson
Three of the hottest names in African American contemporary romance

team up to deliver three scorching novellas with a holiday theme that will
appeal to fans of Brenda Jackson and Niobia Bryant.
KEY SELLING POINTS

Hill is a powerhouse author who is
one of the most popular African
American romance authors. She
continues to write series romance
and commercial womens fiction
for Harlequin/Kimani.
Farrah Rochon is a two-time RITA
award nominated author who has
a loyal and growing fan base.
K.M. Jackson is an up-and-coming
romance author and a recent
addition to the Dafina list. We will
be publishing a new three-book
romance series from her in 2017.
MARKETING PLANS
Print, online, and
podcast advertising
roundups and feature coverage
Holiday promotion
and promotions
A GIFT OF LOVE by Donna Hill

Drama professor Traci Long spends her free time at the CoeeMate caf, pursuing her true
passionwriting her own plays. Meanwhile, sexy barista Noah Jeerson is doing his best
to distract her. But once they get involved, past betrayals make Traci wary. Shes right that
Noah is keeping something from herbut it might be something that will make this
Christmas as sweet as a rave reviewand steamier than her favorite chai latt
HOLIDAY SPICE by Farrah Rochon
A Christmas-time tragedy took photographer Miranda Lawsons holiday spirit with it. Since
then, shes traveled the world. This year shes o to Istanbul. But the scenery isnt the only
gorgeous site she spots through her camera lens.Kyle Daniels loves Christmas, but hes
looking for escape tooand soon he and Miranda find it in each others arms. Yet their
connection doesnt end there. Maybe staying put isnt such a bad idea after allespecially
when theres someone to celebrate with
FROM HERE TO SERENITY by K.M. Jackson
Unstoppable real-estate developer Ross Montgomery is under orders to get some holiday
R&R. A cruise to Miami on his yacht, The Serenity, is the perfect place to startespecially
when he meets his new personal chef, Essie Bradford. Between her calming presence,
her amazing food, and her delectable beauty, Ross just might develop a taste for the good
life. And when the two discover they have a lot in commonincluding an irresistible
attractionthe next course may be a spicy New Year
Donna Hill has been featured in Essence, New York Daily News, USA Today, Todays Black
Woman, and Black Enterprise among many others, and her work has appeared on several
bestseller lists. Donna currently lives in Brooklyn with her family. Visit her online at
DonnaHill.com.
USA Today bestselling author Farrah Rochon is a native of south Louisiana. She was named
Shades of Romance magazines Best New Author of 2007, a two-time RITA nominee, and a
RT Book Reviews Reviewers Choice nominee. Visit her online farrahrochon.com.
A native New Yorker, K.M. Jackson won the New York City Chapter of Romance Writers
of Americas Golden Apple Author of the Year Award. Visit her online at kwana.com.

ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0246-3
Author Residence: Brooklyn, NY
(Hill); near New Orleans, LA
(Rochon); Ardsley, NY (Jackson)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0247-0
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U R B A N B O O K S M A S S M A R K E T | OCTOBER 2016
THE CARTEL 5
La Bella Mafia Series
Ashley & JaQuavis
From New York Times bestselling authors Ashley and JaQuavis, the
dynamic duo of street lit, The Cartel 5 is a page-turning thriller that
promises to deliver. This mafia family tries to go corporate, but the streets
wont let them. This is the rise of the female CartelLa Bella Mafia.
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When a Boeing 747 drops out of the sky with the men of The Cartel aboard, the women
of the family have to step into their own. With the federal government on their heels and
the family on the brink of destruction, a female dynasty is born.
After the governments case is thwarted, the ladies plan to take the family legit. They head
west to establish a new endeavor, but with new territory comes new problems. The Carter
family name doesnt ring as loud as it did in Miami. Its a new set of gangsters, a new set
of rules, as the Cartel finds problems with an Arabic millionaire. Even as the new Cartel
struggles to go legit, trouble always finds a way into the familys circle. Larceny, deceit, and
murder are all in the cards.
Ashley & JaQuavis are New York Times bestsellers with an extensive list of bestselling
novels under their belts. They reside in Michigan, and are working on future novels for
Urban Books.
Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-736-3
Author Residence:
Detroit, MI
Sales History:
urban books mass market
The Cartel 4: Diamonds Are Forever
2/14 (978-1-60162-622-6)
The Cartel 3: The Last Chapter
2/14 (978-1-60162-621-9)
The Cartel 2: Tale of Murda Mamas
2/14 (978-1-60162-620-2)
eBook: 978-1-622862-32-0
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U R B A N R E N A I S S A N C E M A S S M A R K E T | OCTOBER 2016
AND YOU CALL YOURSELF A

CHRISTIAN
The Still Divas Series
E.N. Joy
In this compelling series from Essence bestselling author E.N. Joy, the
most colorful divas at the New Day Temple of Faith, face judgement
and the power of Godwhen one of them ends up in jail for three counts
of murder. Now available in mass market!
KEY SELLING POINTS
E.N. Joys books will appeal to
fans of Kendra Norman Bellamy,
Victoria Christopher Murray,
ReShonda Tate Billingsley, and
Pat GOrge Walker.
MARKETING PLANS
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Co-op available
dvertising on Urban Books
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Out of all the divas at New Day Temple of Faith, Unique has to be the most colorful one
she and her mother Lorain, that is. Never one to hold her tongue in the name of keepin it
real, its no surprise that Unique has not been saved all her life. Its safe to say that Lorain
wasnt born on the church pew either. Let the church folk tell it, the apple hasnt fallen too
far from the tree when it comes to Unique.
Lorainonce known as the tight skirt, V-neck blouse, too much makeupwearing leader
of the New Day Singles Ministryclaims shes there to look out for her daughter and try to
keep her in check. But how in the world does Lorain think she can even begin to keep her
daughter on the straight and narrow with the crooked life of her own?
Some might say Lorain has failed miserably as a mother when Unique ends up in jail for
three counts of murder. One who would agree is the woman who raised Unique while
Lorain was out living her life freely. As an all-out war takes place between Uniques birth
mother and the woman who raised her, will Unique have any support while she fights for
her life behind bars? Will all forsake her while they are too busy with their own agendas?
Only God holds the answer to this one.
E.N. Joy is the pen name for bestselling author Joylynn M. Jossel (who also wrote under
the name JOY), a multi-genre writer who now focuses on Christian fiction, childrens stories,
and young adult humor. Her first published title (under the name N. Joy) is a childrens
book, The Secret Olivia Told Me (Awarded the American Library Association Coretta Scott
King Honor). In addition to her Christian fiction titles, E.N. Joy is a columnist for Urban
Image Magazine, writing a column titled The Urban Altar. She currently resides in the
Midwest with her husband, two sons and two daughters. You can visit her at
JoylynnJossel.com and enjoywrites.com.
Category: Christian Fiction

ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-750-9
Publishing History:
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Author Residence:
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I Can Do Better All By Myself
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Love, Honor or Stray
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DRAMA QUEEN SAGA

La Jill Hunt
From Essence bestselling author La Jill Hunt, Drama Queen Saga is a

hilariously funny, fast-paced novel that will drag you away from your own
problems and bring you into someone elses.
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Kayla Hopkins is young, beautiful, and cant win for losing. Thats why everyone calls her
the Drama Queen. She doesnt go looking for drama, it just happens to find her. Take, for
instance, her love life. Kaylas not satisfied with just one man. She has twoone shes in
love with and another shes pregnant by. Its a ready-made formula for disaster, but will
Kayla see it before everything blows up in her face? Her track record says no, but her friends
and family can only hope.
Terrell Sims has just turned his life around, gotten a new job, and the girl of his dreams, but
when a problem he thought he had taken care of comes back to haunt him, he might just
lose everything hes worked so hard to gain.
Terrells brother is a recently reformed player who has also met the one, but when he learns
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La Jill Hunt is a native of Mobile, AL. She is a graduate of Saint Pauls College where she
received a B.A. in English communications. She resides in Virginia with her daughters.
Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-760-8
Author Residence:
Virginia
Sales History:
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Say It Aint So
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Old Habits Die Hard
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Alexis Gibbs, addicted to a controlling man named Jarred Simmons who has given her
nothing but empty promises and broken commitments, must choose between being Jarreds
mistress forever or moving on and starting a new life with a new man.
Meisha J. Camm resides in the Tidewater area of Virginia. She is pursuing a bachelors
degree in English and working on her next novel.
Co-op available
Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-60162-074-3
Publishing History:
4/07 (978-1-8931-9684-1)

Author Residence:
Virginia
eBook: 978-1-62286-891-9
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