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ON­SALE DATE: 9/23/2014 ISBN­13: 9781250053077 EBOOK ISBN: 9781250020031 PRICE: $7.99 / $9.99 CAN. PAGES: 416 SPINE: 1.031 IN CTN COUNT: 48 CPDA/CAT: 00/NOVEL SETTING: SAN FRANCISCO, TIBET ORIGIN: SMP HC (9781250020048, 4/14, $27.99) AUTHOR HOME: ATLANTA, GEORGIA

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Iris Johansen

Live to See Tomorrow From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a thriller featuring CIA agent Catherine Ling

Catherine Ling is one of the CIA’s most prized operatives. Raised on the streets of Hong Kong, she was pulled into the agency at the age of fourteen. If life has taught her anything, it is not to get attached, but there are two exceptions to that rule: her son Luke and her mentor Hu Chang. Luke was kidnapped at age two, and now, nine years later, he has astonishingly been returned to her. Catherine vows never to fail him again. But when her job pulls her away from home, she relies on the brilliant and deadly Hu Chang to safeguard Luke in her absence. Now Erin Sullivan, an American journalist with mysterious ties to Hu Chang, has been kidnapped in Tibet. If Catherine doesn’t agree to spearhead the CIA rescue mission Hu Chang himself will go, a possibility she can’t risk. But she will be facing a monster whose crimes stretch back forty years. And the job grows even more complicated when Catherine meets Richard Cameron, a supposed ally who’s clearly not telling all he knows. Their attraction is immediate, but Catherine isn't at all sure that he can be trusted. If she’s going to rescue this journalist with a story worth killing for, she’ll need to keep Cameron very close. From the Himalayas to the back alleys of San Francisco, the clock is ticking for Catherine and those she loves most. At every turn she faces a ruthless enemy who is determined to keep the truth buried, even if it means that none of them live to see tomorrow.

KEY SELLING POINTS:

l Iris Johansen hit number one on the paperback New York Times list with Silencing Eve. l Every one of her paperbacks debuts in the top five of both Bookscan and the New York Times list. l Live to See Tomorrow stars one of Iris's most popular characters, Catherine Ling, who was also a part of the most recent bestselling trilogy, and the main protagonist in Chasing the Night. l Iris's Kendra Michaels series (Close Your Eyes) has been bought by the TNT Network for a television series.

ALSO AVAILABLE: Silencing Eve | 1/14 | 9781250034359 | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. Hunting Eve | 11/13 | 9781250034342 | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. Taking Eve | 9/13 | 9781250034335 | $7.99 / $9.99 Can.

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ON­SALE DATE: 9/30/2014 ISBN­13: 9781250056665 EBOOK ISBN: 9781250025951 PRICE: $7.99 / $9.99 CAN. PAGES: 400 SPINE: 1.000 IN CTN COUNT: 48 CPDA/CAT: 00/NOVEL SETTING: CALIFORNIA AND NEW YORK ORIGIN: SMP HC (9780312591830, 3/13, $25.99) AUTHOR HOME: WESTPORT, CT

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Jane Green

Family Pictures New York Times bestseller Jane Green delivers a riveting novel about two women whose lives intersect when a secret is revealed

Sylvie and Maggie are two women living on opposite coasts with children about to leave the nest for school. Both are in their forties with husbands who travel more than either would like. The looming emptiness of their respective homes has left them feeling anxious and lonely, needing their husbands to be home now more than ever. It isn’t until Eve, Sylvie’s daughter, happens to befriend Maggie’s daughter that the similarities between these two women becomes shockingly real. A huge secret has remained well hidden for years until now, and their lives will be blown apart as dark truths from the past come to the surface. Can these two women learn to forgive, for the sake of their children? For themselves?

KEY SELLING POINTS:

l In hardcover Family Pictures hit the printed New York Times hardcover bestseller list at #19.

l Women's Fiction in mass market format has seen a surge in popularity, with the trail being blazed by authors such as Emily Giffin and Jodi Picoult.

l Jane Green's classic novel, Jemima J, has sold 650,000 copies in paperback (Bookscan).

"This gripping story is ultimately one of redemption. Green’s many fans won’t be disappointed, and this would be an excellent choice for readers who enjoy the fiction of Jennifer Weiner or Marian Keyes.” —Library Journal on Family Pictures “Fans of Green’s female­centric bestsellers will relish this latest family melodrama...Green paints a clear­eyed portrait of the challenges of stepparenting, while offering hope that in even the most damaged relationships, dreams can come true.”—People magazine on The Good Father

ALSO AVAILABLE: Another Piece of My Heart | 12/13 | 9781250045881 | $7.99 / $9.99 Can.

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Carla Norton

The Edge of Normal

A tense thriller about a young woman who survived abuse and captivity—and learns to fight back when other girls are threatened

In many ways, Reeve LeClaire looks like a typical twenty­two­year­old girl. But Reeve’s life has been anything but normal.

Ten years ago, she was kidnapped and held captive for four years. After a lucky escape, she has worked hard to rebuild her life, with the aid of a brilliant psychiatrist. But when Dr. Lerner asks Reeve to help a young girl, Tilly, who has suffered a similar ordeal, Reeve suddenly finds herself in a deadly cat­and­mouse game with a ruthless predator who is still out there, watching her every move.

From the coauthor of the #1 New York Times true crime bestseller Perfect Victim, Carla Norton's The Edge of Normal is a stunning debut thriller with a fiercely determined and sympathetic heroine who learns to fight back.

KEY SELLING POINTS:

l Carla Norton is the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling nonfiction book Perfect Victim: The True Story of the Girl in the Box, which is so authoritative it is on the reading list for FBI behavioral sciences training.

l Carla's unique expertise and understanding of the psychological aspects of captivity and survival give her debut novel a chilling realism.

l Carla has written for various print media, including The Los Angeles Times. Her media appearances include Geraldo and Larry King Live and (in an interview for The Edge of Normal) The Wall Street Journal.

"Compelling...Norton skillfully keeps the suspense taut with myriad surprises."—Publishers Weekly (starred) "This nail­bitingly delicious tale will be a treat for psychological thriller fans."—Library Journal (starred) "Impressive...a page­turner with well­developed characters, a truly horrible villain, and the psychological depth of Jonathan Kellerman at his best."—Booklist (starred)

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ON­SALE DATE: 9/30/2014 ISBN­13: 9781250054692 EBOOK ISBN: 9781250020642 PRICE: $7.99 / $9.99 CAN. PAGES: 320 SPINE: 0.813 IN CTN COUNT: 72 CPDA/CAT: 00/NOVEL SETTING: WOODBURY, GEORGIA ORIGIN: SMP HC (9780312548179, 10/13, $24.99) AUTHOR HOME: ROBERT KIRKMAN: BACKWOODS KENTUCKYJAY BONANSINGA: EVANSTON, IL

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Robert Kirkman, Jay Bonansinga

The Walking Dead: The Fall of the Governor: Part One

The third in The New York Times bestselling series, The Governor and Rick Grimes face off in their legendary conflict!

The Walking Dead original novel series, set in the universe of Robert Kirkman's iconic comic book, continues with The Fall of the Governor: Part One. Coauthors Kirkman, creator of the Eisner Award winning comic as well as executive producer of AMC's blockbuster TV series, and Jay Bonansinga, Stoker Award finalist and internationally acclaimed author, deliver the third novel in this page­turning literary saga. Beloved characters from the comic book, including Rick, Michonne and Glenn, finally make their entrance onto this nightmarish stage, and fans of The Walking Dead will see these characters in a whole new light. Simmering grudges boil over into unthinkable confrontations, battle lines are drawn, and unexpected twists seal the fates of the innocent and guilty alike.

KEY SELLING POINTS:

l In this third book of the New York Times bestselling series, the Governor and Rick Grimes face off in an epic reimagining of their legendary conflict.

l Season four of The Walking Dead continued to feature the Governor, and shattered its own ratings record yet again! The season three premiere drew 16.1 million total viewers, making it the most watched drama telecast in basic cable history.

ALSO AVAILABLE: The Walking Dead: The Road to Woodbury | 4/14 | 9781250049995 | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor | 9/13 | 9781250039644 | $7.99 / $9.99 Can.

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ON­SALE DATE: 2/5/2008 ISBN­13: 9780312945978 EBOOK ISBN: 9781466868212 PRICE: $9.99 PAGES: 832 SPINE: 1.315 IN, TALL RACK CTN COUNT: 24 CPDA/CAT: 00/NOVEL SETTING: ANCIENT EGYPT ORIGIN: REISSUE (1ST PTNG 2/08) AUTHOR HOME: SOUTH AFRICA, THE UNITED KINGDOM, SWITZERLAND, AND MALTA

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Wilbur Smith

River God Bestselling author Wilbur Smith's River God reissued in antipation of the October release of its all­new sequel, Desert God.

For Tanus, the fair­haired young lion of a warrior, the gods have decreed that he will lead Egypt's army in a bold attempt to reunite the Kingdom's shared halves. But Tanus will have to defy the same gods to attain the reward they have forbidden him, an object more prized than battle's glory: possession of the Lady Lostris, a rare beauty with skin the color of oiled ceder­­destined for the adoration of a nation, and the love of one extraordinary man. International bestselling author Wilbur Smith draws readers into a magnificent, richly imagined saga. Exploding with all the drama, mystery and rage of a bygone time, River God is a masterpiece from a storyteller at the height of his powers.

KEY SELLING POINTS:

l Smith's books consistently hit the New York Times list.

l This edition will tie in with the next Wilbur Smith book, Desert God, which will be published in October 2014 and follows River God in the series.

l Our Wilbur Smith website receives a ton of visitors and e­mail.

l Wilbur Smith's SMP mass market titles have sold over 2,000,000 copies.

l Visit wilbursmithbooks.com

Praise for Wilbur Smith

“Smith is a master.” —Publishers Weekly “One of the world’s most popular adventure writers.” —The Washington Post Book World

ALSO AVAILABLE: Vicious Circle | 7/14 | 9781250051134 | $9.99 Those in Peril | 1/12 | 9781250003232 | $9.99 Assegai | 3/10 | 9780312570408 | $9.99

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ON­SALE DATE: 9/30/2014 ISBN­13: 9781250058096 EBOOK ISBN: 9781622664443 PRICE: $5.99 / $6.99 CAN. PAGES: 320 SPINE: 0.813 IN CTN COUNT: 72 CPDA/CAT: 20/ROMANCE SETTING: SPACE ORIGIN: SMP/ENTANGLED ORIGINAL AUTHOR HOME: SPAIN

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Nina Croft

Break Out The first book in the Dark Desires trilogy that will keep readers begging for more sexy encounters of the paranormal kind.

Two­thousand­year­old vampire Ricardo Sanchez won’t take no for an answer. Irreverent, insatiable, and utterly irresistible, Rico lives for no one but himself…until he meets his match in the form a gorgeous, mysterious woman. Now that he’s found the object of his passion, he is prepared to fight for her—at all costs...

Skylar Rossaria has to­die­for looks but there’s more to her than meets the eye. She has come to Rico to ask for help in breaking a dangerous criminal out of prison. What Skylar never expected was to be held captive to her greatest desires...But is falling into the arms of one of history’s darkest, most dangerous creatures worth the risk? Only time will tell in this game of immortal love and all­out war.

KEY SELLING POINTS:

l Back­to­back­to­back publishing event! Break Out will be followed by Deadly Pursuit in November and the third book in the series arc Death Defying in December. Each book will be a special $5.99/$6.99 CAN. price point and feature a special never before published scene. l The St. Martin's/Entangled publishing program continues with the sexy and fun Dark Desires series where paranormal romance meets hot sizzling success! This series offers a new twist on paranormal romance and is perfect for fans of Sherrilyn Kenyon and Kerrelyn Sparks. l The series was orginally released as e­book originals, these print editions will introduce Croft to a whole new audience.

“The dialogue is fun, the action fierce, the love scenes sizzling….I’m looking forward to reading Break Out's sequel, Deadly Pursuit.” —Joyce Lamb, USA TODAY

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*National Print Advertising *Online Promotion *Feature Promotion at HeroesandHeartbreakers.com *Visit suzanneenoch.com, *Visit alexandrahawkins.com *Visit elizabethessex.com *Visit valeriegbowman.com

ON­SALE DATE: 9/30/2014 ISBN­13: 9781250060563 EBOOK ISBN: 9781466866003 PRICE: $7.99 / $9.99 CAN. SPINE: 4IN W | 7IN H | 1LB WT IN CPDA/CAT: 24/HISTORICAL ROMANCEORIGIN: ORIGINAL AUTHOR HOME: ENOCH­ PLACENTIA, CA, HAWKINS­ CANTON, GA, ESSEX­ DALLAS, TX, BOWMAN­ JACKSONVILLE, FL

Suzanne Enoch, Alexandra Hawkins, Elizabeth Essex, Valerie Bowman

Christmas Brides Four hot holiday historicals, now in one great package!

In One Hot Scot, Duncan feels obliged to help when an English beauty has nowhere else to turn. When the two must spend the night together while a storm rages, they find passion… In Once Upon a Christmas Scandal, Lady Ellen suspects Lord Swainsbury might be after her dowry, but Swainsbury hungers for her, body and soul…

In The Scandal Before Christmas, Lieutenant Ian Worth needs to wed a wife by Christmas. Anne Lesley is a spinster with no prospects, so she accepts. But when a storm snows them in, they find a Christmas filled with love… In It Happened Under the Mistletoe, Oliver Townsende meets Miss Cerian Blake as they dodge their unwanted admirers at a Christmas party. When they decide to fake an infatuation to keep their suitors at bay, a prank may just turn into love…

KEY SELLING POINTS:

l Four hot holiday stories, headlined by bestselling authors! Suzanne Enoch is a mainstay on the New York Times bestseller list. Alexandra Hawkins is a USA Today bestselling author.

l Elizabeth Essex and Valerie Bowman deliver both heat and heart to Christmas Brides.

l First time in print! Three out of four were released as e­stories, and we will reach a whole new audience for these heartwarming Christmas tales.

l St. Martin's has published Christmas anthologies in the past to much success—romance readers cannot get enough of holiday cheer!

"One of my very favorite authors."—Julia Quinn on Suzanne Enoch"Hawkins hooks readers and draws them all the way in to the perfect ending." ­­Romantic Times

"Elizabeth Essex writes the perfect blend of fast­paced adventure and deliciously sexy romance. …I will read anything Elizabeth Essex writes!"—New York Times

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ON­SALE DATE: 9/30/2014 ISBN­13: 9781250058881 EBOOK ISBN: 9781429989466 PRICE: $7.99 / $9.99 CAN. PAGES: 256 SPINE: 0.625 IN CTN COUNT: 72 CPDA/CAT: 00/NOVEL SETTING: WASHINGTON STATE ORIGIN: SMP HC (9780312594497, 10/11, $32.99) AUTHOR HOME: BREMERTON, WA

Sheila Roberts

The Nine Lives of Christmas Now in mass market, bestselling author Sheila Roberts's Christmas novel about a cat who brings a couple together for the holidays

In danger of losing his ninth and final life, Ambrose the cat makes a desperate plea. He’ll do anything if he can just survive. His prayer is answered when a stranger comes along and saves him, and now it looks like he has to hold up his end of the bargain.

Zach is a firefighter and the quintessential commitment­ phobe who’s in need of some serious romantic help. If Ambrose can just bring Zach together with Merilee, the nice lady who works at Pet Palace, it’s bound to earn him a healthy ninth life. Unfortunately for Ambrose, his mission is a lot harder than he anticipated. Now it’s going to take all his feline wiles—and a healthy dose of Christmas magic—to bring them together in time for the holidays.

KEY SELLING POINTS:

l This novel will be made into a Hallmark TV movie in Fall 2014. The film is in now production.

l We're bringing Sheila Roberts’ well­loved backlist into mass market paperback starting with On Strike For Christmas (9/13), Small Change (2/14), Love in Bloom (4/14), and Bikini Season (6/14). This will be our fifth mass market re­release, building on the momentum of the previous books.

l Sheila Roberts has a strong track record. Combined she's sold a total of over 280,000 copies in trade paper with SMP. This new format will be a great chance to introduce her heartwarming stories to a new group of readers.

l This holiday story has a great romantic hook about two people falling in love with a little help from a mischievous cat. Perfect for fans looking for a festive, sweet read.

ALSO AVAILABLE: Bikini Season | 6/14 | 9781250051110 | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. Love in Bloom | 3/14 | 9781250046475 | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. Small Change | 1/14 | 9781250043764 | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. On Strike for Christmas | 10/13 | 9781250039651 | $7.99 / $9.99 Can.

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ON­SALE DATE: 9/30/2014 ISBN­13: 9781250046710 EBOOK ISBN: 9781250028785 PRICE: $7.99 / $9.99 CAN. PAGES: 336 SPINE: 0.844 IN CTN COUNT: 72 CPDA/CAT: 00/NOVEL SETTING: SMALL TOWN IN VIRGINIA ORIGIN: MINOTAUR HC (9781250028778,10/13, $24.99) AUTHOR HOME: RESTON, VA

Donna Andrews

Duck the Halls A new side­splitting Meg Langslow mystery from the award–winning, New York Times bestselling author of Six Geese A Slaying

A few nights before Christmas, Meg Langslow is awakened when volunteer fireman Michael is summoned to the New Life Baptist Church, where someone has rigged a cage full of skunks in the choir loft. The lengthy process of de­skunking the church requires its annual pre­Christmas concert to relocate to Trinity Episcopal, where Mother insists the show must go on, despite the budget­related protests of Mr. Vess, an elderly vestryman. Meanwhile, when Meg helps her grandfather take the skunks to the zoo, they discover that his boa has been stolen...only to turn up later during the concert, slithering out from the ribbon­bedecked evergreens. The next morning is Sunday, and the congregation of St. Byblig’s, the local Catholic church, arrive to find it completely filled with several hundred ducks. It’s clear that some serious holiday pranksters are on the loose, and Meg is determined to find them. But before she can, a fire breaks out at Trinity, and Mr. Vess is found dead. Who would have murdered such a harmless—if slightly cranky—old man? Who has the time, during the busy holiday season, to herd all of these animals into the town’s churches? And will Meg ever be able to finish all of her shopping, wrapping, cooking, caroling, and decorating in time for Christmas Eve?

KEY SELLING POINTS:

l Some Like It Hawk hit the New York Times hardcover bestseller list; Swan For The Money and Six Geese A­Slaying were also New York Times hardcover bestsellers. Andrews has a sizable, loyal audience that's always eager for the next installment in the series.

l Multiple award winning author Donna Andrews has won numerous awards, including the Agatha, Anthony, and Barry Awards. Most recently, she won her third Lefty Award for Best Humorous Novel for The Real Macaw.

l Donna continues to get terrific reviews for her books, much of which highlights her talent for crafting comedic mysteries.

l Visit DonnaAndrews.com

ALSO AVAILABLE: The Hen of the Baskervilles | 2/14 | 9781250008183 | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. Some Like It Hawk | 4/13 | 9781250008176 | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. The Real Macaw | 5/12 | 9781250008640 | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. Stork Raving Mad | 6/11 | 9780312533687 | $7.99 / $9.99 Can.

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ON­SALE DATE: 9/30/2014 ISBN­13: 9781250032416 EBOOK ISBN: 9781466825895 PRICE: $7.99 / $9.99 CAN. PAGES: 336 SPINE: 0.844 IN CTN COUNT: 72 CPDA/CAT: 20/ROMANTIC SUSPENSE SETTING: MADISON, IN ORIGIN: ORIGINAL AUTHOR HOME: CHARLESTOWN, IN

Shiloh Walker

Sweeter Than Sin The next thrilling book in a brand new romantic suspense series!

It took years for Adam to stop drowning his regrets in alcohol, and running the local bar doesn’t make it any easier—especially not when everyone gathers there to discuss the allegations that have shattered the town. When a murder rocks Madison, IN, it becomes chillingly clear that vicious wounds are waiting to be exposed.

Nothing is sacred anymore, and no one is safe, least of all the mystery woman who shows up out of the blue, looking like every fantasy Adam’s ever had. She may have her own dangerous secrets, but she can’t ignore the heat between them any more than he can. As a killer’s quest for vengeance explodes into violence, Adam is tempted to lose himself in the delicious promise of her body—until he realizes he’ll risk anything if she’ll give him her heart.

KEY SELLING POINTS:

l Shiloh Walker is new to our roster with a fabulous, sexy romance series threaded with suspense.

l We will publish three e­novellas three weeks apart from each other, starting in April 2014: Burn For Me, Break For Me, and Long For Me. This will lead up to the first full­length novel in the series, Deeper Than Need (June 2014). Walker’s e­novellas are all original, never­before seen content.

l Deeper Than Need in mass market will be its first time in print! We plan to publish full­length novels in the series once every four months.

l If You Hear Her, Walker's previous release from Ballantine Books was 2011 Romance Suspense Nominee for RT Book Reviews.

l Perfect for fans of Maya Banks and Shayla Black.

"Her writing just gets better and better...her plots twist in very interesting ways, never giving fans the feeling that they’ve read this one before. The sex is sizzling..."—RT Book Reviews

ALSO AVAILABLE: Deeper Than Need | 6/14 | 9781250032409 | $7.99 / $9.99 Can.

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ON­SALE DATE: 9/30/2014 ISBN­13: 9781250060709 EBOOK ISBN: 9781466866232 PRICE: $7.99 / $9.99 CAN. SPINE: 4IN W | 7IN H | 1LB WT IN CPDA/CAT: 20/ROMANCE SETTING: SCOTLAND AUTHOR HOME: ORANGE, TX

Donna Grant

Burning Desire The third full­length novel in the New York Times bestselling Dark Kings series from Donna Grant!

Kiril is a spy for the Dragon Kings in Ireland, fighting against the Dark Fae. When a gorgeous, mysterious woman named Shara tries to seduce him, Kirl’s sixth sense tells him she’s aligned with the enemy. But deep in his embittered dragon heart he knows that Shara—indeed the member of one of the Dark’s most powerful bloodlines—means him no real harm. She has been set up by her elders to ensure his capture. Meanwhile, he is enslaved by her passion… Shara knows that falling into Kiril’s arms can bring her—and her family—nothing but trouble. Still, she discovers an inner strength she didn’t know she had…and an attraction that knows no bounds. Living in a world without Kiri’s touch would be no life at all. But is Shara’s desire for him worth the risk of eternal doom for them both?

KEY SELLING POINTS:

l Darkest Flame and Fire Rising are the first full­length novels in Donna Grant's new Dark Kings series.

l We are publishing the third novel, Burning Desire, four months after Fire Rising to maximize buzz for the series!

l We published, to great success, three e­novellas in August, September and October 2012. These novellas launched the Dark Kings series.

l The third e­novella, Dawn's Desire, hit the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists, making the Dark Kings Donna's first New York Times bestselling series.

l We will be serializing Burning Desire, as we have done with Darkest Flame and Fire Rising, and her Dark Warrior novels, to great success.

l We will publish the Dark Kings books following Burning Desire on a three­month pub schedule to intensify the hype!

"Grant...proves that she is a stellar writer and a force to be reckoned with." —RT Book Reviews

ALSO AVAILABLE: Fire Rising | 6/14 | 9781250041371 | $7.99 / $9.99 Can.

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ON­SALE DATE: 9/30/2014 ISBN­13: 9781250032997 EBOOK ISBN: 9781466826304 PRICE: $7.99 / $9.99 CAN. PAGES: 384 SPINE: 0.969 IN CTN COUNT: 48 CPDA/CAT: 20/ROMANCE SETTING: DURANT, NY ORIGIN: ORIGINAL AUTHOR HOME: BROOKFIELD, CT

Sugar Jamison

Gentlemen Prefer Curves A new unforgettable entry in the sexy and sassy Perfect Fit contemporary romance series

Stuck. At thirty years old Belinda Gordon felt her life was at a total standstill. With her love life in the dumps, her best friends happily married and her parents smothering her she decides her life needs a little bit of shaking up.

Just when Belinda is about to make a move, her estranged husband and the last man on earth she ever wants to see, Carter Lancaster, comes storming back into her life. And this time he's not taking no for an answer. Armed with his sweet daughter and a take no prisoners attitude he's determined to win his wife back.

Can Belinda let go of their rocky past and let love in? Or will she let it prevent her from finding her happily ever after?

KEY SELLING POINTS:

l Gentlemen Prefer Curves is the third book in the small town contemporary Perfect Fit series, featuring heroines of unusual size.

l Sugar Jamison writes fabulous, sexy romances married to a wonderful concept. The Perfect Fit series is full of charm, warmth, emotion and sensuality populated by some of the most endearing characters you will ever meet!

l This series will be published every six months to build buzz and maximize sales.

l Perfect for fans of Susan Mallory and Kristan Higgins.

"Snarky, sexy and so much fun. Sugar Jamison is sure to be a hit!" —Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author

ALSO AVAILABLE: Thrown for a Curve | 2/14 | 9781250032980 | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. Dangerous Curves Ahead | 8/13 | 9781250032973 | $7.99 / $9.99 Can.

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ON­SALE DATE: 3/15/2012 ISBN­13: 9780312981754 EBOOK ISBN: 9781429902168 PRICE: $5.99 / $7.99 CAN. PAGES: 256 SPINE: 0.685 IN CTN COUNT: 72 CPDA/CAT: 40/WESTERN SETTING: TEXAS ORIGIN: REISSUE (1ST PTNG 3/02) AUTHOR HOME: WINSTED, CT

Matt Braun

Hangman's Creek The Old West comes vividly to life in this novel from bestseller, Matt Braun—America’s authentic voice of the Western Frontier

Texas rancher Ben Langham hired Luke Starbuck for his loyalty and toughness gained by riding with Rip Ford’s Texas volunteers. But when the honest, hardworking Starbuck is charged with going after a band of horse thieves, he becomes a man he can barely recognize. Starbuck must pose as an outlaw, mislead his woman, and risk his life—all in the name of doing good business. But at what cost?

KEY SELLING POINTS:

l Braun has over 40 million copies of his books in print worldwide.

l Braun received the Western Writers of America Golden Spur Award for his bestselling epic The Kincaids and in 2006, with Dakota. He is also the recipient of The Cowboy Spirit Award in March of 2000 and was inducted into the Cowboy Hall of Fame.

l Braun's newsletter reaches a large audience of readers and fans.

"Matt Braun is head and shoulders above all the rest who would attempt to bring the gunmen of the Old West to life."—Terry C. Johnson, author of The Plainsman series "Matt Braun has a genius for taking real characters out of the Old West and giving them flesh­and­blood immediacy." —Dee Brown, author of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee

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Joan Hess

Murder as a Second Language Claire Malloy—now a married woman of leisure—lands right in the middle of another murder investigation

When her attempts to learn French cooking get mixed reviews, bookseller Claire Malloy agrees to help her daughter Caron and her best friend Inez fluff up their college applications by volunteering as an ESL tutor with the Farberville Literacy Council. But her efforts quickly become a nightmare when she’s railroaded onto the Board of Directors of the troubled nonprofit. Accusations of embezzlement, budget problems, and a cacophony of heavily­accented English speakers are just the tip of the iceberg. Just as she decides to extricate herself, Claire gets a frantic call from her husband, Deputy Chief Peter Rosen. One of the students has been murdered in the offices of the Farberville Literary Council, and for the first time ever, Peter actually asks Claire for her help.

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Rob Maylor, Robert Macklin

Sniper Elite A gritty, no­holds­barred behind­the scenes memoir of life as one of the world’s top snipers

In Sniper Elite, Rob Maylor takes readers inside the closed world of the elite Special Forces sniper, detailing Maylor's dedication to the dark art of sniping and touching on the history of the great snipers who came before him. As one of Australia's most highly trained and successful combat marksmen, he tells the no­holds­barred story of his years on the front lines, from his early service with the Royal Marines in Northern Ireland, to action in Iraq and most recently in Afghanistan where he won medals for gallantry in some of the heaviest fighting in the conflict. He also chronicles his near­death experience in a Blackhawk helicopter that crashed off Fiji, killing two of his friends and how has walked for hours, sometimes days, through hostile country until he found the right position, sometimes more than half a mile away from his target. Then, when the moment was right he aimed, and with absolute precision, put the bullet just where it is going to have the most effect... Filled with dark humor and the almost religious sense of brotherhood within such an exclusive group of warriors, this is a gritty, no­holds­barred behind­the­scenes look at life as one of the world's top snipers.

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l Author Rob Maylor is a Special Forces sniper from Australia who saw action all over the world, from Afghanistan to Northern Ireland to Iraq and Timor. His exploits will fascinate fans of military nonfiction.

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l Aside from the rarity of a Special Forces sniper telling his personal tale, the author gives readers an inside look at life as a modern day sniper, their role in today's wars and the personality necessary to be a successfull killer. Chilling, fascinating stuff.

"A chilling glimpse of the hazards encountered by SAS troops." —Daily Telegraph

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Index

Andrews, Donna; Duck the Halls: A Meg Langslow Mystery . .10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Braun, Matt; Hangman's Creek 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Break Out; Nina Croft 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Burning Desire; Donna Grant 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christmas Brides; Suzanne Enoch 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Croft, Nina; Break Out 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Duck the Halls: A Meg Langslow Mystery; Donna Andrews .

10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edge of Normal, The; Carla Norton 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Enoch, Suzanne; Christmas Brides 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Family Pictures; Jane Green 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gentlemen Prefer Curves: A Perfect Fit Novel; SugarJamison 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grant, Donna; Burning Desire 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Green, Jane; Family Pictures 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hangman's Creek; Matt Braun 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hess, Joan; Murder as a Second Language: A Claire MalloyMystery 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jamison, Sugar; Gentlemen Prefer Curves: A Perfect Fit Novel

13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Johansen, Iris; Live to See Tomorrow 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kirkman, Robert; The Walking Dead: The Fall of the Governor:Part One 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Live to See Tomorrow; Iris Johansen 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maylor, Rob; Sniper Elite: The World of a Top Special ForcesMarksman 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Murder as a Second Language: A Claire Malloy Mystery;Joan Hess 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nine Lives of Christmas, The; Sheila Roberts 9. . . . . . . . . . . .Norton, Carla; The Edge of Normal 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .River God: A Novel of Ancient Egypt; Wilbur Smith 6. . . . . . .Roberts, Sheila; The Nine Lives of Christmas 9. . . . . . . . . . . . .Smith, Wilbur; River God: A Novel of Ancient Egypt 6. . . . . . . . .Sniper Elite: The World of a Top Special Forces Marksman; Rob Maylor 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sweeter Than Sin: A Secrets & Shadows Novel; ShilohWalker 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Walker, Shiloh; Sweeter Than Sin: A Secrets & ShadowsNovel 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Walking Dead: The Fall of the Governor: Part One, The;Robert Kirkman 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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