Looking for entertaining stories of drama, glamour and passion featuring sophisticated and sensual AfricanAmerican and multicultural heroes and heroines? Harlequin® Kimani Romance brings you all this and more with these four new full length books for one great price! A STALLION’S TOUCH (The Stallions) After an injury changes his life, quarterback Nicholas Stallion is angry at the world—and butting heads with Dr. Tarah Boudreaux. Yet the neurosurgeon's unwavering encouragement sparks an intimacy that blindsides them both. But with a rival in the mix, Nicholas must make the ultimate play for her heart. PLACES IN MY HEART (The Grays of Los Angeles) Sheryl Lister Omar Drummond has closed himself off from emotional entanglements. With Morgan Gray, it’s different—he craves more. But proving herself as a sports agent means securing the football superstar as a client, not a lover. To win her, he’ll have to show her that he’s playing for keeps. RIDING INTO LOVE (The Barrington Brothers) Nicki Night Manhattan attorney Alana Thomas doesn’t believe Mr. Right exists. The only one who ever came close was Drew Barrington. Now the motorcycle legend is back in town. But breaking her no-dating rule for Drew could also break her heart. Can they rewrite the laws of love? HIS SOUTHERN SWEETHEART (Once Upon a Tiara) Carolyn Hector Reality show producer Amelia Marlow has a score to settle with Nate Reyes—and buying him at a bachelor auction promises sweet satisfaction. The forty hours of community service Nate owes soon turns into sensual overtime. And he soon discovers that there’s only one place for Amelia—in his arms!

Looking for entertaining stories of drama, glamour and passion featuring sophisticated and sensual AfricanAmerican and multicultural heroes and heroines? Harlequin® Kimani Romance brings you all this and more with these four new full length books for one great price! ONE MISTLETOE WISH (The Taylors of Temptation) A.C. Arthur Everything schoolteacher Morgan Hill loves is in Temptation, Virginia—notably a charming community center where she’s staging a holiday play. But now the building’s new owner, Grayson Taylor, is putting sexy visions into Morgan's head. Can he put his past aside and turn a festive fling into the sweetest forever? A CHASE FOR CHRISTMAS(Chasing Love) Candace Shaw Video game developer Preston Chase has yet to find his soul mate. But Artist Blythe Ventura is different from the women he usually encounters. Their work giving sick children joy for Christmas brings them together. All Blythe has to do is trust that they’ll find a happy holiday ending. KISSED BY CHRISTMAS (Tropical Destiny) Jamie Pope Hallie Roberts is ready to leave her big-city teaching job behind. Then fate intervenes and brings gorgeous paramedic Asa Andersen to her rescue. He makes it his mission to show her a romantic New York Christmas. Can he convince Hallie to trust that their future is worth every risk? A PERFECT CARESS Nana Prah When businessman Dante Sanderson brushes hands with Lanelle Murphy, he can’t get her out of his head. Lanelle is sure their sparks mean another heartache. From charity ball dances to strolls in Milan, desire pushes her into his arms. Will she be able to seize this second chance at love?

Looking for entertaining stories of drama, glamour and passion featuring sophisticated and sensual AfricanAmerican and multicultural heroes and heroines? Harlequin® Kimani Romance brings you all this and more with these four new full length books for one great price! WHEN I FALL IN LOVE (Coleman House) Bridget Anderson Ascending the corporate ladder has consumed most of Tayler Carter’s adult life. Now the savvy VP is ready for a well-deserved retreat. A B and B in rural Kentucky is the perfect change of pace. But her host is no unsophisticated farm boy. Rugged hunk Rollin Coleman is educating Tayler in the wonders of natural food and down-home passion. Can he count on Tayler to leave her fast-paced world behind and together create a place they can both call home? UNDER THE BALI MOON Grace Octavia Attorney Zena Shaw loves her sister too much to watch her rush into a marriage she’ll regret. And exotic Bali is the perfect place to prevent the wedding. But Zena’s mission hits an obstacle in the form of gorgeous Adan Peters, the groom-to-be’s brother—and the man who once broke Zena’s heart. Adan regrets his past mistakes; now he’s hoping to persuade Zena to reignite their own magnificent passion… PROVOCATIVE ATTRACTION AlTonya Washington Viva Hail always dreamed of a world far away from her Philadelphia roots, and it cost her the man she loved. Now Rook Lourdess is back in her life. As her personal bodyguard, the world-renowned security expert sweeps her off to his chalet in Italy. Will their rekindled attraction offer a chance to write a new ending, or is Rook giving in to a temptation that could break his heart once again? HIS LOVE LESSON (The Barrington Brothers) Nicki Night After dumping her controlling fiancé, Chey Rodgers is ready to live her life. Step one is moving to New York to complete her degree—getting snowed in with a sensual stranger isn’t part of the plan! Successful attorney Hunter Barrington has one semester to succeed as a professor at his alma mater. He’s put to the test when the sultry beauty who shared his bed at a ski resort reappears in his classroom. Will Hunter and Chey be able to avoid scandal and attain their dreams of each other?

Looking for entertaining stories of drama, glamour and passion featuring sophisticated and sensual AfricanAmerican and multicultural heroes and heroines? Harlequin® Kimani Romance brings you all this and more with these four new full length books for one great price! PASSION’S SONG Farrah Rochon April Knight has realized her dream of becoming a celebrated cellist. And she's returned to the Ninth Ward of New Orleans to encourage the youth there. Years ago, Damien Alexander urged April to follow her ambitions. Now he has the opportunity to revitalize his old neighborhood, and he needs April's grace and charm to woo investors. Will they be able to help their community and answer the sweet, sweet melody of love? SURRENDER AT SUNSET (Tropical Destiny) Jamie Pope A possible careerending injury has Miami shortstop Carlos Bradley retreating from the world. He’s hired a designer to restore his secluded tropical mansion, and the designer, Virginia Andersen, can’t believe her new employer is a baseball legend. When he insists she move in during the renovations, Virginia soon finds herself sharing his bed. Is she ready to overcome her doubts to fight for a future with the man of her dreams? UNTAMED LOVE Lindsay Evans A winning bid at an auction gets Mella Davis more than just complimentary services from landscape architect Victor Raphael. It sparks an instantaneous attraction to the brooding bachelor that takes her by surprise. Ever since love burned him in the past, nothing has cracked Victor’s calm control. Opposites attract, but can they also overcome their differences…and sow the seeds of a thrilling and lasting love? SEDUCING THE HEIRESS(The Blake Sisters) Martha Kennerson Friends who flirt—that’s attorney Farrah Blake and security expert Robert Gold. Farrah has no intention of acting on her attraction. Until a business trip to Sin City turns into a wild weekend that leaves her with a wedding ring! And though all’s fair in love and Las Vegas, gambling with the truth could cost Robert a love he’s willing to stake his heart on…

Looking for entertaining stories of drama, glamour and passion featuring sophisticated and sensual AfricanAmerican and multicultural heroes and heroines? Harlequin® Kimani Romance brings you all this and more with these four new full length books for one great price! A STALLION’S TOUCH (The Stallions) After an injury changes his life, quarterback Nicholas Stallion is angry at the world—and butting heads with Dr. Tarah Boudreaux. Yet the neurosurgeon's unwavering encouragement sparks an intimacy that blindsides them both. But with a rival in the mix, Nicholas must make the ultimate play for her heart. PLACES IN MY HEART (The Grays of Los Angeles) Sheryl Lister Omar Drummond has closed himself off from emotional entanglements. With Morgan Gray, it’s different—he craves more. But proving herself as a sports agent means securing the football superstar as a client, not a lover. To win her, he’ll have to show her that he’s playing for keeps. RIDING INTO LOVE (The Barrington Brothers) Nicki Night Manhattan attorney Alana Thomas doesn’t believe Mr. Right exists. The only one who ever came close was Drew Barrington. Now the motorcycle legend is back in town. But breaking her no-dating rule for Drew could also break her heart. Can they rewrite the laws of love? HIS SOUTHERN SWEETHEART (Once Upon a Tiara) Carolyn Hector Reality show producer Amelia Marlow has a score to settle with Nate Reyes—and buying him at a bachelor auction promises sweet satisfaction. The forty hours of community service Nate owes soon turns into sensual overtime. And he soon discovers that there’s only one place for Amelia—in his arms!

As the first encyclopedia solely devoted to the popular romance fiction genre, this resource provides a wealth of information on all aspects of the subject. Romance fiction accounts for a large share of book sales each year, and contrary to popular belief, not all of its readers are women: roughly 16 percent are men. This enormously popular genre continues to captivate people reading for pleasure, and it also commands a growing amount of academic interest. Included are alphabetically arranged reference entries on significant authors along with works, themes, and other topics. The articles are written by scholars, librarians, and industry professionals with a deep knowledge of the genre and so provide a thorough understanding of the subject. An index provides easy access to information within the entries, and bibliographies at the end of each entry, a general bibliography, and a suggested romance reading list allow for further study of the genre.

Romance novels have attracted considerable attention since their mass market debut in 1939, yet seldom has the industry itself been analyzed. Founded in 1949, Harlequin quickly gained market domination with their contemporary romances. Other publishers countered with historical romances, leading to the rise of "bodice-ripper" romances in the 1970s. The liberation of the romance novel's content during the 1980s brought a vitality to the market that was dubbed a revolution, but the real romance revolution began in the 1990s with developments in the mainstream publishing industry and continues today. This book traces the history and evolution of the romance industry, covering successful (and not so successful) trends and describing changes in romance publishing that paved the way for the many popular subgenres flooding the market in the 21st century.

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Harlequin® Presents brings you a collection of four new titles! This Presents box set includes: THE RETURN OF THE DI SIONE WIFE The Billionaire's Legacy by Caitlin Crews Dario Di Sione's triumph in retrieving his family's earrings is marred by the discovery that his traitorous wife, Anais, has kept their child a secret! Anais's return casts new light on old events, for Dario and his child… BABY OF HIS REVENGE Wedlocked! by Jennie Lucas Kassius Black is driven by revenge against the father who abandoned him—and Kassius's last vengeful step is an heir his father will never know! Pure Laney Henry is the perfect candidate—until Kassius realizes what he has to lose… A DEAL WITH ALEJANDRO Rival Brothers by Maya Blake Alejandro Aguilar's newest employee, marketing guru Elise Jameson, is refreshingly different and irresistibly intoxicating. The exhilaration of a multi-billion-dollar merger soon gets the better of them. But this Spaniard's demons cause him to see betrayal everywhere—even in Elise! INDEBTED TO MORENO by Kate Walker Fashion designer Rose Cavalliero never thought she'd see Nairo Moreno again! After she nearly destroyed his life, Nairo is determined to collect his debts—even if it sees Rose blackmailed into a convenient engagement to the man who broke her heart! Be sure to collect Harlequin® Presents' October 2016 Box set 2 of 2!

Looking for entertaining stories of drama, glamour and passion featuring sophisticated and sensual African-American and multicultural heroes and heroines? Harlequin Kimani Romance brings you all this and more with these four new full-length books for one great price! FLAMES OF PASSION (Love on Fire) Kayla Perrin When Nya Lowe sees her deceitful ex at a party, she does something totally out of character and puts the moves on sexy firefighter Tyler Johansen. As they stoke the flames of a dangerous desire, can they trust each other enough to turn their romance into a forever love? SEASON FOR LOVE (Kimani Hotties: Forever My Lady) Velvet Carter A business trip to Italy with designer Dash Migilio is the kind of getaway that fashion tycoon Lark Randolph really needs. As they explore Italy's beautiful countryside, will the sinfully seductive younger millionaire awaken a passion that tempts Lark to cross the line from business into pleasure? ALL OF ME Sheryl Lister Declaring a "dating hiatus" is easy decision for teacher Karen Morris as she unwinds solo on a luxurious Caribbean cruise, but businessman Damian Bradshaw is determined to change her mind. As they ignite an insatiable need that neither can deny, will the promise of a bright future be enough to rehabilitate their reluctant hearts? FOREVER MY BABY (The Dugrandpres of Charleston) Jacquelin Thomas A nurse shockingly reveals that Garland Warner's daughter was switched at birth with former flame Ryker Dugrandpre's baby. The solution is as obvious as it is crazy—can Garland and Ryker live together and raise the girls as sisters, in order to finally build their future and family with each other?