New Releases by Kate Carlisle

Bookbinder Brooklyn Wainwright discovers that some treasures are worth killing for in this novel in the New York Times bestselling Bibliophile Mystery series. Brooklyn is thrilled to be appearing on the hit TV show This Old Attic as a rare-book expert and appraiser. Her first subject is a valuable first-edition copy of the children’s classic The Secret Garden. After the episode airs, a man storms onto the set claiming that the owner of the book, a flower seller named Vera, found the book at his garage sale, and he wants it back—or else. Afterward, Randolph Rayburn, the show’s host, confides in Brooklyn that he’s terrified by the man’s threats and fears that he is being stalked. When several violent incidents occur on the set, Brooklyn and her security expert boyfriend, Derek, are shaken. But Brooklyn’s discovery of Vera’s corpse in her flower shop convinces her she has to find the killer—before her chance at prime time and her life are canceled...permanently.

Don''t miss Framed For Murder, a Hallmark Movies & Mystery Original starring Jewel, based on This Old Homicide—the second novel in the New York Times bestselling Fixer-Upper Mystery series! Valentine’s Day is approaching, and while contractor Shannon Hammer is delighted to be friends with not one but two handsome men, not everyone in Lighthouse Cove, California, is feeling the love. After her elderly neighbor Jesse Hennessey fails to make his daily appearance at the local diner, Shannon swings by his place to check on him. Not only does she find Jesse dead—of an apparent heart attack—but she also realizes that his home has been ransacked. Someone suggests that a thief was searching for a priceless necklace Jesse claimed to have retrieved from a capsized sailing ship, but Shannon doesn’t believe it. Everyone knows Jesse had a penchant for constructing tall tales—like the one about him having a hot new girlfriend. But his death is soon ruled a homicide, and shady suspects begin popping out of the woodwork. When another victim turns up dead, Shannon is convinced she must find the killer before someone else gets nailed...

THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING FIXER-UPPER MYSTERY SERIES! Don''t miss the Hallmark Movies & Mystery Originals starring Jewel, based on the Fixer-Upper Mystery series! In the seaside town of Lighthouse Cove in northern California, everyone knows the best man for the job is actually a woman—contractor Shannon Hammer. But while her home-renovation and repair business is booming, her love life needs work. On a blind date with real estate agent Jerry Saxton, Shannon has to whip out a pair of pliers to keep Jerry from getting too hands on. She''s happy to put her rotten date behind her, but when Jerry’s found dead in a run-down Victorian home that she’s been hired to restore, the town’s attractive new police chief suspects that her threats may have laid the foundation for murder. Determined to clear her name, Shannon conducts her own investigation—with the help of her four best friends, her eccentric father, a nosy neighbor or two, and a handsome crime writer who’s just moved to town. But as they get closer to prying out the murderer’s identity, Shannon is viciously attacked. Now she’ll have to nail down the truth—or end up in permanent foreclosure...

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It’s a recipe for disaster when bookbinder Brooklyn Wainwright is asked to restore an antique cookbook in this novel in the New York Times bestselling Bibliophile Mystery series. Brooklyn’s sister Savannah and her former culinary school classmates all became successful chefs, especially Savannah’s ex-boyfriend Baxter Cromwell, who went on to culinary superstardom. When he invites the old gang to the gala opening of his new restaurant in San Francisco, Savannah asks Brooklyn to restore a rare antique cookbook as a present for him. The night they all gather, Baxter is found dead, the cookbook has disappeared, and Savannah becomes the suspect du jour. But Brooklyn knows her sister is innocent, and there are plenty of old grudges simmering among this backstabbing bunch. Now she’ll have to turn up the heat on the investigation before Chef Savannah finds herself slinging hash in a prison cafeteria.

Four alpha heroes for one amazing price Antonio Medina, Stetson-clad royalty, has been living—and loving—as a common Texas shipping magnate, so what will happen when his lover finds out he''s been hiding his princely heritage… Jericho King, ex-marine, had once promised to help his friend Daisy with anything she needed. How was he to know she''d be asking for a baby? Rodrigo Valderrama, wealthy Spanish surgeon, has vowed to protect a pregnant young widow…never letting her know his true feelings—or his true role in her pregnancy… Adam Duke, business-focused CEO, only wants to escape his mother''s matchmaking, so he seduces his secretary…not knowing she has her own agenda for wanting him in her bed! Satisfy your longing for sexy heroes with this Man of the Month collection featuring four full-length contemporary romances! The Maverick Prince by Catherine Mann The Last Lone Wolf by Maureen Child Billionaire, M.D. by Olivia Gates The Millionaire Meets His Match by Kate Carlisle

Her first love is her last hope...but for him, it''s payback time in this MacLaren''s Pride novel from New York Times bestselling author Kate Carlisle. Connor MacLaren never forgave Maggie Jameson for leaving him. Ten years later, his former sweetheart''s back in their California town, desperate for the Scottish businessman''s help. And he knows just how to get her out of his system once and for all.... Agreeing to temporarily pose as Connor''s girlfriend is déjà vu. After only a few minutes alone with the rugged Highlander, Maggie''s breathless with desire. Of course, this was Connor''s intention...until his plan backfires, leaving them both wanting much more.

Harlequin Desire brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! This Harlequin Desire bundle includes Her Return to King''s Bed by USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen Child, A Billionaire for Christmas by USA TODAY bestselling author Janice Maynard and Second-Chance Seduction by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Kate Carlisle. Look for 6 new compelling stories every month from Harlequin Desire!

Connor MacLaren never forgave Maggie Jameson for leaving him. Ten years later, his former sweetheart’s back in their California town, desperate for the Scottish businessman’s help. And he knows just how to get her out of his system once and for all...

All Systems Are Go! Ovulation cycle? Check. Estrogen level? Check. Nothing can stop Ellie Sterling''s baby-making attempt at the fertility clinic. Nothing but her CEO boss—and good friend—who offers her an alternative to leaving their island headquarters: let''s make a baby the old-fashioned way. It isn''t that Aidan Sutherland wants to be a baby daddy; he just doesn''t want to lose his senior VP. But Aidan''s plans for romance and candlelight quickly turn business into pleasure. After one night with his pal Ellie, the bikini-chasing billionaire is dazed, confused and—could it be—in love?

She''s Having The Boss''s Baby by Kate Carlisle Ovulation cycle? Check. Estrogen level? Check. Nothing can stop Ellie Sterling''s baby–making attempt at the fertility clinic. Nothing but her CEO boss – and good friend – who offers her an alternative to leaving their island headquarters: Let''s make a baby the old–fashioned way! It isn''t that Aidan Sutherland wants to be a baby daddy, he just doesn''t want to lose his senior VP. Aidan''s plans for romance quickly turn business into pleasure. After one night with his pal Ellie, the bikini–chasing billionaire is dazed, confused and could it be...in love? The Return Of The Sheikh by Kristi Gold After a seven–year absence, Crown Prince Zain Mehdi returns to his throne with a tarnished reputation and finds a fiery, blue–eyed political consultant named Madison Foster to help him repair it. But Madison isn''t just another play–thing for the sheikh. A romance between a royal and a commoner is forbidden, yet Madison can''t resist the passionate nights in Zain''s bed, lying spent in his strong arms. Loving the crown prince is dangerous enough, but would Madison''s latest secret – a royal baby of her own – derail Zain''s reign for good...or end in happily ever after?

The High Price of Secrets Protecting his foster parents means everything to Finn Gallagher. So when stunning Tamsyn Masters appears on his doorstep, looking for her mother, he does what he has to do - he lies to her. It''s not as if Tamsyn hasn''t done worse. And if a harmless seduction will keep her where he wants her, why not? Second-Chance Seduction Ten years ago Maggie Jameson left Connor MacLaren and he never forgave her. Back in their California town, his former sweetheart was desperate for his help and he knew just the way to get his revenge...because posing as his girlfriend will only leave Maggie breathless with desire and wanting so much more

In this novel in the New York Times bestselling Bibliophile Mystery series, bookbinder Brooklyn Wainwright takes a trip to Lake Tahoe and ends up at a killer party... Rare books and antiquities expert Brooklyn Wainwright is thrilled to be invited to the fiftieth birthday party of her neighbor Suzie’s aunt Grace. A retired founder of a major video game corporation, Grace is a larger-than-life character who’s turned her Lake Tahoe mansion into a fun house, full of everything from pinball machines and giant props to secret passageways and trap doors. Brooklyn is most excited to catalog Grace’s extensive collection of rare paperback pulp fiction. Part of the fun involves a séance, but after the lights flicker, one guest is dead, poisoned by a cocktail intended for Grace. It seems someone is determined to turn Grace’s playful palatial estate into a house of horrors. Brooklyn suspects the key to the killer’s identity may lie in the roman á clef Grace has written about her life. With Grace in great peril, “must-read” takes on a whole new meaning, as Brooklyn tries to stop a murderer who’s through playing around…

New York Times bestselling author Kate Carlisle delivers a compulsively page-turning novella in the Bibliophile Mystery series. After Wanda Frawley’s tragic suicide, rare book expert Brooklyn Wainwright makes an intriguing discovery in one of Wanda’s old books—a copy of Pride and Prejudice contains a very interesting letter addressed to the deceased’s spouse. In it, Wanda’s sister professes her love for Wanda’s husband. Soon, additional pieces of correspondence are discovered between the covers of other Jane Austen titles, each hinting at sordid secrets—and, perhaps, murder…

The Cowboy''s Pride by Charlene Sands He''d been ready to move on, to marry a woman who''d provide him with heirs. But a year of separation hasn''t eased rancher Clay Worth''s raging desire for his soon–to–be ex–wife. And Trish is as unpredictable as ever. Her mysterious reluctance to have kids was what drove them apart. Now Trish is the adoptive mother to an infant daughter. Trish urgently needs to finalise their divorce before Clay''s irresistible charm can melt her resolve. Because his touch awakens a consuming hunger that hasn''t died. They''d thought it was all over between them...but their hearts have other ideas. An Innocent In Paradise by Kate Carlisle Grace Farrell is a genius scientist first, and a woman a distant second until she meets Logan Sutherland. The self–made millionaire is wickedly sexy, and with him, Grace learns a new lesson how it feels to want a man. Logan has his roving eye on Grace from the moment she steps onto his tropical island. But when he discovers she''s there under false pretences, he orders her to leave. Faced with her refusal, the cynical bachelor works it all to his advantage. He''ll let her stay in his bed! But will one night be enough?

Grace Farrell is a genius scientist first, a woman a distant second—until she meets Logan Sutherland. The self-made millionaire is wickedly sexy, and with him, Grace learns a new lesson—how it feels to want a man. Logan has his roving eye on Grace from the moment she steps onto his tropical island. But when he discovers she''s there under false pretenses, he orders her to leave. Faced with her refusal, the cynical bachelor works it all to his advantage. He''ll let her stay—in his bed! But will one night be enough?

Intrigued by his assistant''s makeover, Brandon Duke and his secretary Kelly Meredith give in to their feelings for each other.

A rare book inspires a crime of passion in the fourth novel in the New York Times bestselling Bibliophile Mystery series. When she receives an exquisite copy of the Kama Sutra from her best friend, Robin, to appraise and restore, bookbinder Brooklyn Wainwright anticipates recreating a beautiful book and spicing up her love life. But before Brooklyn can get started, Robin winds up in big trouble: her apartment’s been ransacked, and the great guy she recently met lies murdered in her bed. Now Robin is the #1 suspect. Luckily Brooklyn’s boyfriend, British security expert Derek Stone, has moved to San Francisco and is ready to help. And not a moment too soon as Brooklyn’s own apartment is found thoroughly searched. Obviously, exploring the Kama Sutra’s bliss will have to wait until after Brooklyn finds the killer...

Marriage and kids? Not for confirmed bachelor Cameron Duke. Then an affair with Julia Parrish changed everything. Once he discovered the pretty cupcake maker had borne him a son, Cameron''s priorities did a complete turnaround. He would marry and give his child the Duke name. But he''d be keeping his heart. A marriage of convenience? That wouldn''t have been Julia''s first choice. Yes, she had always craved Cameron, and becoming his wife could be sweet indeed. But once she said "I do," this new bride and mother realized she wanted more from her husband. She wanted love.

In the third novel in the New York Times bestselling Bibliophile Mystery series, bookbinder Brookly Wainwright gets a lesson in deadly deception... When it comes to rare books and antiquities, Brooklyn Wainwright is a master. Which is why she''s returned home to San Francisco to teach a bookbinding class at Bay Area Book Arts. Unfortunately, BABA director Layla Fontaine is a horrendous host who pitches fits and lords over her subordinates. With the help of her beau, British security officer Derek Stone, Brooklyn manages to put up a brave face and endure. Unfortunately, someone else is not so forgiving. Layla is found dead of a gunshot wound, and Brooklyn is bound and determined to investigate. But when Layla''s past ends up intertwined with Derek''s, Brooklyn realizes that the case is much more personal than she thought—and that the killer might want to close the book on her for good.

Mr. July: Adam Duke, committed to his company His Foil: A matchmaking mother His Future: Avoid Operation Matrimony The CEO of Duke Development had been on guard since he discovered his mother''s diabolical plot to marry him off. Him and his brothers. And when his desirable new assistant, Trish James, hinted she wanted more than just a business relationship, Adam figured she was in on the scheme. So the boss decided to play along and seduce the secretary…then put a stop to his mother''s meddling marriage plans once and for all. But even Adam could not have guessed Trish''s true agenda for wanting him in her bed….

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On a trip to Scotland, bookbinder Brooklyn Wainwright gets caught up in case involving a forbidden masterpiece in the second novel in the New York Times bestselling Bibliophile Mystery series. Book restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright is happy to be attending the world-renowned Edinburgh Book Fair. But then her ex, Kyle McVee, shows up with a bombshell. He has an original copy of a scandalous text that could change history—and humiliate the beloved British monarchy. Trying to get Kyle’s story out of her mind, Brooklyn takes a nighttime tour of the city. Unfortunately, the first landmark contains a real dead body—Kyle’s. The police are convinced Brooklyn’s the culprit, but with an entire convention of suspects, Brooklyn’s conducting her own investigation. Before she can crack the case, she’ll have to find out if the motive for murder was a 200-year-old secret—or something much more personal...

SWEET SURRENDER, BABY SURPRISE by Kate Carlisle: Marriage and kids weren''t for bachelor Cameron Duke... until an affair with Julia Parrish changed everything. Once he discovered the pretty cupcake maker had borne him a son, Cameron''s priorities did a complete turnaround... PUBLIC MARRIAGE, PRIVATE SECRETS by Helen Bianchin Gianna''s whirlwind marriage to Raúl Velez-Saldana (love of her life and father of her baby) four years ago didn''t last. Tragically, neither did her pregnancy. But the Spaniard who stole her heart has returned! THE UNMASKING OF A LADY by Emily May: It''s common knowledge that Lady Arabella Knightley spent her early years in London''s gutters. But what''s not so wellknown is that while she dances prettily by day, by night she helps the poor - by stealing jewels from those who court her. That is, until Adam St Just discovers her secret... THE CINDERELLA BRIDE by Barbara Wallace: Secretary Emma O''Rourke must step out of the shadows to bring back the reluctant heir of Kent Hotels, Gideon Kent. Until now Gideon had refused the role he was born for. But the intriguing Miss O''Rourke might just change his mind!

Book restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright returns home to San Francisco to teach a bookbinding class. Unfortunately, the program director Layla Fontaine is a horrendous host who pitches fits and lords over her subordinates. But when Layla is found shot dead, Brooklyn is bound and determined to investigate--even as the killer tries to close the book on her for good.

Book expert Brooklyn Wainwright discovers that murder is always a bestseller in the first novel in the New York Times bestselling Bibliophile Mystery series. Brooklyn Wainwright is a skilled surgeon. Sure, her patients might smell like mold and have spines made of leather, but no ailing book is going to die on her watch. The same can’t be said of Abraham Karastovsky, Brooklyn’s friend and former employer. On the eve of a celebration for his latest book restoration, Brooklyn finds her mentor lying in a pool of his own blood. With his final breath Abraham leaves Brooklyn with a cryptic message, “Remember the Devil,” and gives her a priceless—and supposedly cursed—copy of Goethe’s Faust for safe-keeping. Brooklyn suddenly finds herself accused of murder and theft, thanks to Derek Stone, the humorless—and annoyingly attractive—British security officer who found her kneeling over the body. Now she has to read the clues left behind by her mentor if she is going to restore justice...

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Make the dream of moving to Italy come true with this essential guide from Cadogan. It will guide readers through all the steps from choosing where they want to live to finding a job once they have arrived.