New Releases by Susan CARROLL

In an exciting sequel, the acclaimed author of "The Bride Finder" sweeps readers back to the Cornish castle where Lance St. Leger, on one of his mysterious night "journeys", finds his perfect mate. . . .

JUST LIKE A DAME "It was one of those days when life arrives on your doorstep, unannounced. A day full of weak coffee and bourbon-coloured memories. A day, like every other. Until she walked in the door " Private Investigator Mike Parker was too cynical to believe in love. And when free-spirited Sara Holyfield showed up, requesting help with a strange missing-persons case, his first instinct was to show her the door. But something about Sara drew him in. Maybe it was her innocent face or her not-so-innocent body. Or maybe it was the fact that Mike''s archenemy had told him to stay away. But whatever the cause, Mike suddenly found himself faced with the biggest assignment of his career protecting his wayward heart.

In Mistress Mischief, a destitute Frederica Barry makes an indecent proposal in order to keep out of the poorhouse, while in The Lady Who Hated Shakespeare, a disgusted Cordelia Renwick finds her head turned by her scholarly cousin. Original.

Vowing to risk the streets of London and the murderous conquests of the Hook in order to reclaim her stolen daughter, Anne Fairhaven forces her way back into a hated society and enlists the help of the Marquis of Mandell. Original.

Love Power by Susan Carroll released on Jun 24, 1994 is available now for purchase.

In Brighton Road, a lady author gives a stern and proper lord a lesson in the art of romance, while in The Sugar Rose, a fastidious aristocrat tries to help a young lady win the heart of the man she is supposed to marry. Reissue.

Ten years after Maria had left Sir Jared Branden standing at the altar, he reenters her life, just when she is in the process of helping a young miss escape the clutches of a horrid betrothal. Original.

Villains can come in many disguises, even with a handsome face and a gold-braided uniform. So thinks Chloe Waverly when her father''s untimely death results in an unknown naval captain being appointed guardian to the four Waverly sisters. Chloe dislikes the harsh Captain William Trent upon first sight, especially knowing that he plans to marry her oldest sister, Emma. Although Emma loves a poor clergyman, she feels it her duty to accept the wealthy captain''s proposal. Chloe is determined to rescue her sister from a loveless match to one whose heart seems as cold as ice. But somewhere during all the Christmas celebrations, Chloe discovers that beneath the captain''s stern military bearing is a lonely man imbued with a gentle gallantry. To her dismay, Chloe finds herself falling in love with her sister''s fiance. She is unaware that William Trent has realized that he has pledged himself to marry the wrong sister. But with the wedding day looming closer, is there any honorable way to resolve this situation? It will take all of Chloe''s faith and the magic of Christmas to unravel this tangle of hearts. Author Susan Carroll weaves a charming holiday tale about the enduring power of love and hope.

Destitute and penniless as the result of her late husband''s relatives, Frederica Barry is forced to become the mistress of Max Warfield, a distant cousin determined to help her. Original.

Everard Ramsey tries to help Aurelia Sinclair become more appealing to her childhood sweetheart, Justin, Lord Spencer, but finds the new Aurelia irresistible himself

Beloved author Susan Carroll took the romance world by storm with her captivating novel The Bride Finder, a spellbinding tale of magic, romance, and legend that earned sensational praise from nationally bestselling authors, booksellers, and fans everywhere. Now, in the classic love story Winterbourne, Carroll''s exquisite prose and breathless storytelling gift come to life once more--in an irresistible, utterly gripping epic of passion and defiance. ... In the harsh, turbulent Middle Ages, lovely Lady Melyssan remains as she always has been--sweet, timid, and content to be alone. But in a desperate move to resist the advances of the dreaded king, she claims to be married to his worst enemy, Lord Jaufre de Macy, the legendary Dark Knight. Seeking temporary shelter in Jaufre''s abandoned castle, Winterbourne, she is unprepared for the fierce, angry warrior who returns to confront her. He is a man as rough and unforgiving as the Welsh border lands he rules--and she is as gentle and innocent as a new day. But neither Jaufre''s dark heart nor Melyssan''s innocent one can resist the love that is their destiny--nor protect them from the danger drawing ever closer.