New Releases by Dorien Kelly

Breaking All The Rules -- Marissa Caroll Missing a huge scoop is a reporter''s worst nightmare. That''s reality for sports journalist Lola Sandler when she boards the cruise ship, Alexandra''s Dream. During the break of a big scandal at home, Lola is watching waves break in the Mediterranean. Luckily for her, a bigger story is waiting for her on the ship. Four years ago, pro golfer Eric Lashman walked off the green of the Masters Tournament and left professional golf forever. Now, he teaches golf on the cruise. When Lola recognises him, it''s a chance for a career-making expose. But their attraction forces her to make a choice: write a news story or live a love story. An Affair To Remember -- Karen Kendall Captain Nikolas Pappas is used to navigating the Alexandra''s Dream through rough waters. But he could never steer his heart in the right direction since he ran out on the only woman he loved. The daughter of a shipping tycoon, Helena Stamos lived a life of privilege while Nikolas was a lowly deckhand... Now, after fifteen years of heartbreak -- as suddenly as he had left her -- Nick is back in Helena''s life. Though they have both moved on with their lives, the pull of their attraction hasn''t weakened. But even if they can see beyond their past and resolve their different lifestyles -- Nick left her once. What''s to stop him from leaving her again? Below Deck -- Dorien Kelly When Mei Lin Wang met social activist Wei Chan she knew it was fate. But three years later, she was a widow with a newborn son after a suspicious illness claimed Wei''s life. Still convinced of their shared destiny, Lin will avenge Wei and continue his work, but she also protect her son from those responsible for her husband''s death. Since working on the cruise ship Alexandra''s Dream, Lin hid her son below deck. It''s a game of hide-and-seek with the ship''s security officer, Gideon Dayan, who is interested in the mysterious Lin. But Gideon also sees his own haunted past when he looks at Lin...and she can''t let her past go. Will they face the future together?

Returning to Sandy Bend, Michigan, isn’t Kira Whitman’s idea of moving forward. Unfortunately, thanks to her shady business partner, she’s stuck in her hometown until her problems disappear. Kira’s plans to lie low don’t go as smoothly as she hoped, though, especially when sexy Mitch Brewer finds her breaking in to her brother’s home! As a kid, Kira was nothing but trouble—and Mitch is constantly telling her she still is. But she knows he has a soft spot for her, and she definitely has one for him! He’s been a frequent fantasy since their first kiss three years ago. Now she wants to show Mitch she’s changed, and nobody’s better at tempting trouble than she is!

The Girl Least Likely To… by Dorien Kelly Love in a small town… When Hallie Brewer left home seven years ago, she swore she’d never return. She was an accident waiting to happen as a kid, earning her the nickname Horrible Hallie. Leaving Sandy Bend was the only way to escape her past. But now she’s back…and is having a doozy of a time convincing people she’s changed! Her only wish? That her high school crush, Steve Whitman, would see her as something more than Horrible Hallie…. The Deputy Gets Her Man by Delores Fossen Plus a whole lotta lovin’ NYC cop Rayanne Garrett has a lot to live down when she returns to Longhorn, Texas, to get Aunt Evie—her only relative—out of jail. Unfortunately, the current sheriff is the one Rayanne has to live down! An embarrassing moment with Rios McKay eleven years earlier keeps it awkward between them. Determined to get to the bottom of her aunt’s arrest, Rayanne’ll do anything, even if it involves dating that darn sheriff!

Based on the family from the bestselling Love in a Nutshell, the story of an heiress longing to marry for love or not at all... From The New York Times bestselling writing duo Janet Evanovich and Dorien Kelly, comes the story of a young woman''s search for true love. Caroline Maxwell would like nothing more than to join her brother, Eddie, and his friend, Jack Culhane, on their adventures. While Jack and Eddie are off seeing the world, buying up businesses and building wildly successful careers, Caroline''s stuck at home frightening off the men her mother hopes will ask for her hand in marriage. When her mother sets her sights on the questionable Lord Bremerton as a possible suitor, Caroline struggles with her instincts and the true nature of her heart. She longs for adventure, passion, love, and most of all . . . Jack Culhane, an unconventional Irish-American bachelor with new money and no title. A completely unacceptable suitor in the eyes of Caroline''s mother. But Caroline''s dark hair, brilliant eyes and quick wit have Jack understanding just why it is people fall in love and get married. Set in New York City in 1894, The Husband List is an American gilded age romantic mystery. It evokes memories of the lavish lifestyles and social expectations of the Vanderbilts and Rockefellers—a time when new money from the Americas married Old World social prestige and privilege. Dresses by Worth, transcontinental ocean voyages, lavish parties, a little intrigue, and a lot of romance await in, The Husband List.

She needed to find her bliss Habitual accommodator Tessa Wright is a mess. And no amount of diplomacy will get back what she wants: Her swishy banking job. Her AWOL husband. The comfortable—albeit lackluster—life she once slipped into like a shadow. Now faced with forging a new life map, Tessa agrees to share a palatial Costa Rican vacation home with Kate, her former boss. Could it be the one-way path to bliss they both crave?But the gorgeous Playa Blanca house perched over the ocean hides more revelations—and inhabitants—than Tessa ever anticipated. Suddenly she must make a decision that teaches her an age-old truth she never would have learned back home: Sometimes achieving happiness means following your own compass…no matter where it takes you.

Number one bestselling author Janet Evanovich teams up with award-winning author Dorien Kelly to deliver a sparkling novel of romantic suspense, small-town antics, secretive sabotage, and lots and lots of beer Kate Appleton needs a job. Her husband has left her, she’s been fired from her position as a magazine editor, and the only place she wants to go is to her parents’ summer house, The Nutshell, in Keene’s Harbor, Michigan. Kate’s plan is to turn The Nutshell into a Bed and Breakfast. Problem is, she needs cash, and the only job she can land is less than savory. Matt Culhane wants Kate to spy on his brewery employees. Someone has been sabotaging his company, and Kate is just new enough in town that she can insert herself into Culhane’s business and snoop around for him. If Kate finds the culprit, Matt will pay her a $20,000 bonus. Needless to say, Kate is highly motivated. But several problems present themselves. Kate despises beer. No one seems to trust her. And she is falling hard for her boss. Can these two smoke out a saboteur, save Kate’s family home, and keep a killer from closing in…all while resisting their undeniable attraction to one another? Filled with humor, heart, and loveable characters, Love in a Nutshell is delicious fun.

Over the Top by Pamela Britton Geared up to make his triumphant return to racing, NASCAR legend Linc Shepherd can''t afford any mistakes. Any Marley Sizemore is trouble with a capital T. No longer the tomboy with a major crush on him, his boss''s baby sister is now an alluring woman. Will their relationship jeopardize Linc''s chances of victory on the track? Or can Marley help him show the world he''s still got what it takes? Talk to Me by Dorien Kelly Veteran NASCAR star Ben Edmonds has one driving goal: to get his career and marriage back on track. He adores his wife, Susie—their family means everything to him. But somehow life has put distance between them. If Susie will cheer him on, anything''s possible. And Ben''s more determined than ever to take back the prize. Because everything''s riding on this one….

Winner Takes All by Dorien Kelly Former NASCAR driver Derek Garner wants only to run his youth program for inner-city kids. But impassioned teacher Claire Sablan has her own ideas for her students…and she never mixes business with pleasure. Except this time she''s finding dark and sexy Derek hard to resist. If she''s not careful, she''ll be giving in to all his ideas—including the one about their future together! From the Outside by Barbara Dunlop The racing world is Caleb Gentry''s whole life. But when the top tire changer is assigned to help Olivia Eason with a sports study, life off the track gets a lot more exciting. The upper-crust doc may not be his usual type, but Caleb knows there is more to her than meets the eye. Now all Caleb has to do is show her how good life in the fast lane can be….

Smart Great Sense Of Humor Hardworking Kind To Children And Stray Dogs… Did she mention handsome? Mind-bogglingly sexy? Single mom Lisa Kincaid doesn''t want to be attracted to Kevin Decker. She knows the sexy, caring construction-company owner will always be there for her, and up until now friendship has suited her just fine. But suddenly she isn''t looking at her husband''s former boss in the same way…and neither is a certain four-year-old Cupid. For the past three years Kevin has felt responsible for Lisa. He knows the accident that left her a widow wasn''t his fault, but that doesn''t stop him from wanting to help. Except his feelings go beyond mere friendship. And her little boy thinks Kevin and his mom are perfect for each other. Now, if Kevin can only get Lisa to believe it, too!

Retired NASCAR champion Steve Clayton is no stranger to risk. Still at the top of his game, the world-renowned wine grower is willing to take chances—in everything but love. Then he meets Sarah Stanton. The fiercely independent college professor is totally different from the women he usually dates. Yet he can''t get her out of his mind…. Sarah has given up on finding the right man to share her life and give her the child she yearns for. The former racecar driver and paparazzi-loving playboy is wrong for her in every way. So why is Steve pursuing her as if this were the most important race of his life?

When his father''s sudden death forces Nathan Cargill to take over his family''s racing team, he''s determined to ratchet up their performance. That''s why he''s just hired fitness trainer Stacy Evans, who''s tempting the Cargill Motors interim manager to break his cardinal rule: never mix business with pleasure. Coaching Nathan''s over-the-wall crew is Stacy''s chance to be part of the racing world. Falling for her handsome boss could derail all her plans. But with Nathan under suspicion and a scandal brewing that could blow the NASCAR world wide open, Stacy is determined to fight for her future with the man she loves….

When Mei Lin Wang met young radical social activist Wei Chanshe knew it was fate. She didn''t know that less than three yearslater she would be left widowed with a newborn son after asuspicious illness claimed Wei''s life. Now, still convinced of theirshared destiny, Lin is determined to avenge Wei and continuehis work, but she must also protect her son from thoseresponsible for her husband''s death. For months Lin has secreted her son below deck on the cruiseship Alexandra''s Dream, under cover of her job. It''s turnedinto a game of hide-and-seek with the ship''s security officer,Gideon Dayan, whose interest is piqued by the mystery thatsurrounds her. But through his attraction, Gideon sees his ownhaunted past when he looks at Lin—and she can''t let her pastgo. Will they finally be able to face the future—together?

Kylie O''Shea keeps the lads of her Irish village at bay, but they warn her she''s in danger of fulfilling a local legend of becoming the last bride in Ballymuir. When a stranger named Michael Kilbride arrives, Kylie is captivated--and lets herself go where Michael leads her. Original.

Do-Over by Dorien Kelly released on Oct 24, 2003 is available now for purchase.

The Girl Most Likely To... by Dorien Kelly released on Mar 25, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Recently released from prison after being wrongly convicted as an IRA gunman, Michael Kilbride comes to Ballymuir to start fresh. The townspeople are wary -- except Kylie O''Shea, a spunky young woman who can see beyond his hardened facade. Can they find happiness together -- with a little help from Michael''s sister, Kylie''s indomitable eighty-two-year-old best friend, and an enterprising American gourmet chef?