Check Out June’s New Releases!

Can we all say it together? Summer’s here! Woohoo! *does a happy dance*

Okay, fine, it’s almost here. Waiting for the kids to finish school? Counting down the days until your vacation? I getcha. Maybe these new releases will get you into the mood for the season. See what we’ve got on offer for those long, sultry summer night reading sessions.

Just One Kiss by Susan Mallery

Harlequin HQN
Falling for Justice Garrett was a high point in Patience McGraw’s otherwise awkward adolescence. Even after he disappeared, Patience never forgot the boy who captured her heart. Now he’s back in Fool’s Gold, California, and her passion for him is as strong as ever.

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Sea Glass Island by Sherryl Woods

Harlequin MIRA
With her two younger sisters heading for the altar, will Samantha Castle exchange old dreams for new ones? Lately she’d rather be on the North Carolina coast with family than in New York with agents and actors. Though she vows not to let her teenage crush on Ethan Cole influence her decision, it’s hard to ignore her feelings for the local war hero.

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Big Sky Summer by Linda Lael Miller

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Will Samantha Castle exchange old dreams for new ones? Lately she’d rather be on the North Carolina coast with family than in New York with agents and actors. Though she vows not to let her teenage crush on Ethan Cole influence her decision, it’s hard to ignore her feelings for the local war hero.

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I’ll Be Seeing You by Suzanne Hayes and Loretta Nyhan

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It’s January 1943 when Rita Vincenzo receives her first letter from Glory Whitehall. They have nothing in common except one powerful bond: the men they love are fighting in a war a world away from home.

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The Look of Love by Bella Andrea

Harlequin MIRA
Chloe Peterson has vowed never to make the mistake of trusting a man again. Her reasons are as vivid as the bruises on her cheek. So when her car skids off a wet country road straight into a ditch, she’s convinced the gorgeous guy who rescues her must be too good to be true.

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A Brother’s Honor by Brenda Jackson

Harlequin MIRA
Attorney Jace Granger is determined to take responsibility for Granger Aeronautics, his family’s failing business.  As CEO, he hires a consultant to turn the company around. Smart, sexy Shana Bradford is the right person for the job-and the right woman to turn Jace’s world upside down.

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An Invitation to Sin by Sarah Morgan

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Taylor Carmichael holds one thing precious: the reputation she’s spent years rebuilding. Then one encounter with Corretti lothario Luca, a bottle of chilled champagne and a skintight dress and the paparazzi have their shot.

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I Cross My Heart by Vicki Lewis Thompson

Harlequin Blaze
Self-help guru Bethany Grace has returned home to clean up the now-decrepit family ranch after her father’s death. Rather than just set the whole place ablaze (her first choice), she settles for a nice symbolic little blaze outside…until things get out of hand!

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His Uptown Girl by Liz Talley

Harlequin Superromance
It’s taken Dez years to return to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina swept away what mattered most. His musician’s soul is still lost in the wreckage, but he’s after a brand-new future by opening an Uptown jazz club. Too bad the distractingly sexy Eleanor Theriot is getting in his way.

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Confessing to the Cowboy by Carla Cassidy

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Someone is killing waitresses at the Cowboy Café. Three women are dead, and Sheriff Cameron Evans means to find out why. But as he works to solve the case, the hunky sheriff must push beyond his feelings for the café’s owner. There’s a murderer on the loose. Passion has no place here.

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Reforming the Viscount by Annie Burrows

Harlequin Historical
Viscount Rothersthorpe can’t tear his eyes from Lydia Morgan any more than he can calm the raging fury coursing through his veins. Is there no end to the irony? Come to town to find a wife, only to be taunted by the past?

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Phantom Wolf by Bonnie Vanak

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When a dangerous mission leads him deep into the jungles of Honduras, Navy SEAL Sam Shaymore is confronted with his fiery past in the form of Kelly Denning. The minute he looks into her eyes, Sam knows he’s never forgotten the sultry kisses and luscious curves of the beautiful Enchanter Mage.

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Defiance by Stephanie Tyler

Carina Press
Tru Tennyson escaped the ruthless, male-dominated culture of the Defiance motorcycle club. When Tru refuses to trade sex for power and be claimed by a rival club leader, she also dares to announce she wants Caspar, the bastard son of the Defiance’s leader, instead. Tru’s brazen revolt could start a gang war and destroy the club from within.

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Fatal Mistake: Book Six of the Fatal Series by Marie Force

Carina Press
D.C. is recovering from angry riots after one player’s mistake blew the D.C. Federals’ chance at the World Series, and Lt. Sam Holland is determined to unravel the twisted web of motives behind the star center fielder’s death. Was it a disgruntled fan, a spurned lover or a furious teammate?

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Dare You To by Katie McGarry

Harlequin TEEN
If anyone knew the truth about Beth Risk’s home life, they’d send her mother to jail and seventeen-year-old Beth who knows where. So she protects her mom at all costs. Until the day her uncle swoops in and forces Beth to choose between her mom’s freedom and her own happiness.

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The Girl with the Iron Touch by Katy Cross

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When mechanical genius Emily is kidnapped by rogue automatons, Finley Jayne and her fellow misfits fear the worst. What’s left of their archenemy, The Machinist, hungers to be resurrected, and Emily must transplant his consciousness into one of his automatons—or forfeit her friends’ lives.

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Get swept away…into the Highlands

By Emily Ohanjanians (Editor)

If you love Highlander romances, you’re not alone—a lot of us editors at Harlequin can’t get enough! Even though it’s a subgenre that’s been around for ages, there are a lot of great new releases these days rocking Scottish lasses and their hunky warriors. One of the most exciting is our very own HIGHLANDERS, a fantastic ebook consisting of not one but three stories from the hottest voices in historical romance. Perfect for curling up under a warm tartan with a glass of scotch and your e-reader. (You know you want to.)

Kicking off with “The Warrior and the Rose,” New York Times bestselling author Brenda Joyce shows us why she’s one of the best historical writers of all time. With larger-than-life characters, lots of drama and a big, epic romance, this sweeping love story of two people from rival clans during the Scottish Wars of Independence is sure to please anybody looking for an engrossing read. And it leads beautifully into her upcoming release, A Rose in the Storm (coming in July 2013 from Harlequin HQN)!

Terri Brisbin’s “The Forbidden Highlander,” a heart-wrenching romance about two people torn between love and loyalty to their clans, showcases this author’s never-ending ability to sweep us away. Longtime fans of her writing and newcomers alike will love this novella—and for those looking to further their enjoyment, look for Terri’s At the Highlander’s Mercy (available now from Harlequin Historical).

Anyone who loves Highlander romance is well-versed in Michelle Willingham’s booklist—and if you’re not, dive in! She has tons of books that will tickle your fancy, among them her novella in this anthology, “Rescued by the Highland Warrior.” A woman who stands to lose everything and the man who comes to her aid. This novella is linked to Michelle’s MacKinloch Clan series and features Dougal MacKinloch. Michelle can write swoon-worthy romance with the best of ‘em. And don’t miss her upcoming To Sin with a Viking (coming in August 2013 from Harlequin Historical).

We hope you enjoy this anthology as much as we do. Please feel free to comment below or tweet—we’d love to hear what you think!

Excerpt: The Night Is Watching, by Heather Graham

by Amy Wilkins, Harlequin Digital

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