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EXPECTING TO DIE

MOTH TO A FLAME

An Alvarez & Pescoli Novel

Ashley Antoinette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Lisa Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

CONGLOMERATE

SUNRISE CANYON

A Luxurious Tale

The New Americana Series

Danielle Santiago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Janet Dailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

OBSESSION 3

NO OTHER HIGHLANDER

Bitter Taste of Revenge

The McKennas

Treasure Hernandez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Adrienne Basso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

REDEMPTION LOST

Royal Rewards
Theresa Romain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

ANNIES RECIPE
Hope Chest of Dreams
Lisa Jones Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

THE UNDATEABLE
Librarians in Love
Sarah Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

WHITE FIRE
Cassie Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

AVENGING ANGEL
The Fallen
Cynthia Eden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

FATALITY BY FIRELIGHT
A Cat Latimer Mystery
Lynn Cahoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

KNEADED TO DEATH
A Bread Shop Mystery
Winnie Archer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

MARRIAGE, MONSTERS-IN-LAW,
AND MURDER
An Ellie Avery Mystery
Sara Rosett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE LAB

An Ellie Avery Mystery
Bethany Blake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

CHEAPER TO KEEP HER 5

Cheaper to Keep Her
Kiki Swinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

DONT TELL A SOUL

M. William Phelps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

THE LAST TIME SHE SAW HIM

A Julia Gooden Mystery
Jane Haseldine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

ONLY SON
Kevin OBrien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

THE FRONTIERSMAN
The Frontiersman
William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone . . . . . . . . . .22

MONAHANS MASSACRE
The Trail West
William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone . . . . . . . . . .23

Marc Avery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

BIG GIRLS DRAMA

Tresser Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

BI-SATISFIED
Nikki-Michelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S | MARCH 2017

PASSION FAVORS THE BOLD

Z E B R A P R E M I U M M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

EXPECTING TO DIE
An Alvarez & Pescoli Novel

Lisa Jackson

In this highly-anticipated new installment in #1 New York Times

bestselling author Lisa Jacksons blockbuster series, Detectives Selena
Alvarez and a very pregnant Regan Pescoli must investigate the
mysterious death of a teenage girl as Sasquatch rumors turn Grizzly
Falls upside down and lure a reality TV producer to town.

KEY SELLING POINTS

Expecting to Die is the first Regan
Pescoli/Selena Alvarez novel
to come out in three years.
Readers have been waiting for
this new installment in the
fan-favorite series since the
release of Deserves to Die in 2014.
Previous installments in Lisa
Jacksons Alvarez & Pescoli
series have spent a total of 42
weeks on the New York Times
bestseller list and 48 weeks on the
USA Today list. Deserves to Die
(2014) rose to #3 on the National
Post bestseller list (Canada).
The 9-month preorder campaign
for this book kicked off in June
2016 with the Help Lisa Jackson
Name Detective Regan Pescolis
Baby! contest.

THE WOODS ARE DARK

Some places earn their bad reputation through tall tales or chance. Grizzly Falls is dierent.
Here, killers arent just the stu of legends and campfire lore. Someone is in the nighttime
shadows, watching the local teens play around in the moonlit woods. Waiting for the right
moment, the right victim. Waiting to take away a life.
AND DEEP
Detective Regan Pescoli is counting the days until her maternity leave. Exhausted and
emotional, the last thing she needs is another suspected serial killer. Especially when her
daughter, Bianca, is swept up in the media storm. When a reality show arrives in town,
the chaos only makes it harder for Pescoli and her partner, Selena Alvarez, to distinguish
rumor from truth.
AND DEADLY
Another body is foundand another. And as the nightmare strikes closer to home, Pescoli
races to find the terror lingering in the darkness, where there are too many places to hide
and countless places to die.

praise for lisa jacksons

alvarez & pescoli series
Exciting thrillerJackson skillfully interweaves the suspense, deft characterizations and
a well-crafted plot.Publishers Weekly on Born to Die
A very twisted tale!Suspense Magazine on Ready to Die
Jacksons literally chilling seriesserves up another helping of terrifically terrifying
murder!RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars for Afraid to Die
You cant go wrong with a thriller from this author.The Pilot on Afraid to Die

Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-3607-4
Price: $9.99/$10.99 Rights: World
Pages: 484 Spine: 1 5/32 Pack: 24
Authors Residence:
Lake Oswego, OR (Near Portland)

Sales History:
zebra mass market
Deserves to Die
7/14 (978-1-4967-0435-1)
Ready to Die
7/13 (978-1-4201-1851-3)
Afraid to Die
6/12 (978-1-4201-1850-6)

eBook: 978-1-4201-3608-1

 Kimberly Butler Photography

Lisa Jackson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more

than seventy-five novels, including After Shes Gone, Close to Home,
Tell Me, Deserves to Die, You Dont Want to Know, Running Scared,
and Shiver. She has over twenty million copies of her books in
print in nineteen languages. She lives with her family and three
rambunctious dogs in the Pacific Northwest. Readers can visit
her website at lisajackson.com and find her on Facebook.

MARKETING PLANS
Cross-promotion with You Will Pay (Kensington HC, 6/17)
Extensive print, digital, and podcast advertising campaigns
Publicity outreach, including print, broadcast and online media
Extended preorder campaign including character name contest
Internet radio advertising on streaming networks
Backlist giveaways and eBook price promotions
Social media advertising and promotions including shareable content
Promotion on YourDarkestFears.com and LisaJackson.com

previous novels in lisa jacksons alvarez & pescoli series

7/14 (978-1-4967-0435-1)

7/13 (978-1-4201-1851-3)

6/12 (978-1-4201-1850-6)

Z E B R A M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

SUNRISE CANYON
The New Americana Series

Janet Dailey

In the tradition of the 50 novels in her beloved Americana Series, which

took readers on a romantic tour of the country with each book set in
a dierent state, Janet Dailey presents the first in her New Americana
Series. Join Americas First Lady of romantic fiction on a new journey of
romance and discovery, beginning in the heart of Arizonas Sonora Desert.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Sunrise Canyon is the first book
in a new series.
Each installment in the New
Americana Series will be a
standalone romance set in
a different state.
Sunrise Canyon is about a
wounded warrior who comes to
a horse ranch to heal and to
reconnect with his daughter while
still reeling from his time in
Afghanistan and the sudden death
of his wife. Subsequent novels
in the New Americana Series will
also feature Daileys signature
combination of enticing romance
alongside topical issues faced
by Americans today.

In the heart of Arizonas Sonora Desert, a little girl in need of her father, a woman in need of
forgiveness, and a war hero in need of love come together to create a family
Before he left for Afghanistan, Jake OReilly had everythinga beautiful wife, a baby on
the way, a wonderful life. Three years after his return, his wife is dead and he is so haunted by
his memories of war that he cant bring himself to go home. But when his wifes grandfather
tracks him down and persuades him to come work on his ranch, where Jakes daughter is
living, he agreeseven though he is reluctant to expose his little girl to the man hes become.
At Flying Cloud Ranch, his daughter doesnt recognize the brooding stranger hes become.
But the beauty of the ranch and the immediate connection Jake feels with his wifes cousin
Kira slowly begins to heal his wounds. Though he doesnt want any complications, he finds
himself impossibly drawn to the tough woman who runs a horse therapy program for
troubled teens. And as they each begin to imagine a new future, they discover that happily
ever after is always within reachif only you are willing to open your heart

praise for the novels of janet dailey

Dailey vividly brings to life the mystique that embodies Texasartfully weaving
romance, intrigue, greed, jealousy and murder.Texas Tea & Travel on Texas True
Solid, well-paced read with an appealing, multigenerational cast. As usual, Dailey
delivers.Kirkus Reviews on Calder Promise
Daileys latest in the Tylers of Texas series is a riveting story weaving together a sinister
mystery and a spirited romanceMeeting fans expectations of an honorable cowboy with
depth of character and the strong woman who entices him, Texas Tough is a winner.
RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on Texas Tough
Daileys standalone contemporary westerndoes everything right.
Publishers Weekly on Long, Tall Christmas

Category: Contemporary Romance

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4010-1
Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World
Pages: 368 Spine: 29/32 Pack: 48
eBook: 978-1-4201-4011-8

Sales History:
zebra mass market
Calder Promise, 1/17 (978-1-4201-4181-8)
Shifting Calder Wind, 11/16 (978-1-4201-4182-5)
Christmas On My Mind, 10/16 (978-1-4201-4006-4)
Scrooge Wore Spurs, 10/16 (978-1-4201-4323-2)

 Sigrid Estrada

Janet Dailey and her husband, Bill, worked together in construction

and land development until they retired to travel throughout the
United States, inspiring Janet to write her first Americana series of
romances, setting a novel in every state of the Union. She has
continued to write over 100 novels, becoming one of the top-selling
female authors in the world, with over 300 million books in print
in 19 languages and 98 countries. She is known for her strong,
decisive characters, her devotion to American settings and themes,
and her unerring courage to confront important, controversial
issues in her stories. For more information about Janet Dailey,
visit JanetDailey.com.

MARKETING PLANS
Advance reading copies
Extensive print, digital, and podcast advertising campaign
Prepublication buzz campaign
Selected for and featured in the 2016 edition of Buzz Books: Romance
Early review promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley and Kensington kLovers program
Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage
Kensington New Series marketing campaign
Social media advertising and promotion, including shareable reader content and digital assets
Email marketing through eNewsletters and eBlasts to Kensington and author fan lists

other novels by janet dailey

1/17 (978-1-4201-4181-8)

11/16 (978-1-4201-4182-5)

10/16 (978-1-4201-4006-4)

10/16 (978-1-4201-4323-2)

Z E B R A M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

NO OTHER HIGHLANDER
The McKennas

Adrienne Basso

Adrienne Basso returns to medieval Scotland with the newest installment

of her McKenna family series filled with honorable, fierce Scotsman and
the tenacious women who love them.

KEY SELLING POINTS

Adrienne Bassos McKenna
Series appeals to readers who
enjoy Scotland-set historical
romances and novels by Hannah
Howell (Zebra), Monica McCarty
(Ballantine) and Paula Quinn
(Grand Central).
With the hit TV series Outlander
bringing a resurgence in the
popularity of Scottish heroes,
Bassos sub-genre of historical
romance has seen an increase
in demand.
Basso is known for writing
sympathetic, nuanced
characters and sensual,
sophisticated romance.

Lady Joan Armstrong Fraser was once the indulged and pampered daughter of a laird. But
marriage to a brute changed her. She has only her wits and her beauty to protect herself and
her child from the chaos of her former home. She will have to find another husbanda
man whose strength is more than a weapon against the weak. A man she can trustif such
a man even breathes.
Sir Malcolm McKenna has known Lady Joan since her childhood, a spoiled princess as
dangerous as she is lovely. But when she steps forward to protect him against a false
accusation, he discovers a character stronger than he guessedand an attraction he yearns
to explore

praise for adrienne bassos romances

Sophisticated and sensual, with a moving, original twist on an era-appropriate plot.
USAToday.com on Tis the Season to Be Sinful
Heartwarming.Publishers Weekly on How To Be a Scottish Mistress
With her always elegant writing style, richly nuanced sense of characterization, and subtle
wit, Basso puts her own distinctive literary stamp on the classic marriage-of-convenience
plot.Booklist on Tis the Season to Be Sinful
This extremely moving story, in which the entrancing, honorable characters grow
throughout the tale, will captivate readers.
RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars for Bride of a Scottish Warrior
Adrienne Basso is the critically acclaimed author of nearly two dozen romance novels. She
worked in finance before becoming a public librarian and now lives with her family in New
Jersey. Please visit her online at AdrienneBasso.net.

MARKETING PLANS
Print and digital ARCs

Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups,

and feature coverage

Print and online advertising

Blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach

Early reviewer promotions through

Goodreads, Netgalley and Kensington
kLovers program

Social media advertising and

promotion, including shareable reader
content and digital assets
Email marketing and promotion

Category: Historical Romance

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-3769-9
Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World
Pages: 368 Spine: 29/32 Pack: 48
Authors Residence:
Plainfield, NJ

Sales History:
zebra mass market
The Highlander Who Loved Me
12/15 (978-1-4201-3767-5)
Bride of a Scottish Warrior
7/14 (978-1-4201-2904-5)
How to be a Scottish Mistress
7/13 (978-1-4201-2902-1)

eBook: 978-1-4201-3770-5

Z E B R A M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

PASSION FAVORS THE BOLD

Royal Rewards

Theresa Romain

Praised for her witty, clever Regency romances, acclaimed author

Theresa Romain delivers the second in her Royal Rewards series, a
charming mix of rapier-sharp repartee, an adventurous hunt for stolen
treasure and unexpected love between an eccentric lord and a lonely
booksellers daughter.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Second in an all new Regency
series, The Royal Rewards!
Theresa Romains historical
romances receive excellent
reviews and have been praised
in The Washington Post, The
Chicago Tribune, USA Today,
Publishers Weekly, RT Book
Reviews, Smart Bitches Trashy
Books, and more.
Romains novels have risen as
high as #1 on the Amazon Bestseller
List for Regency romance.
Passion Favors the Bold is like
a Regency-era version of The
Amazing Race, with travel and
adventure that stands out against
the usual Regency tropes.
Like Sarah MacLean and Tessa
Dare, Theresa Romain is a
fresh voice in regency romance,
with unique plots, relatable
and unconventional characters
as well as stand-out humor
and sensuality.

DESPERATE MEASURES
Georgette Frosts time is almost up. On her twenty-first birthday, the protections outlined
in her late parents will are set to expire. With prospects for employment or marriage
unfavorable at best, she decides to leave London and join her brother, Benedict, on a treasure
hunt for gold sovereigns stolen from the Royal Mint.
DANGEROUS LIAISONS
Lord Hugo Starling has always felt protective of his friend Benedicts sister, Georgette.
So when he discovers her dressed in ragged boys clothes, about to board a coach for parts
unknown, he feels duty bound to join her search. But mystery piles upon mystery as they
cross England together, not least of which is the confounded attraction between them.
As Georgette leads him to a reward he never expected, Hugo realizes hes embarked upon
the adventure of a lifetime

praise for

FORTUNE FAVORS THE WICKED

Romain launches her new Royal Rewards series on a high note with this richly rewarding
Regency tale, in which she brilliantly demonstrates her flair for creating one-of-a-kind
protagonists who are not cut from the conventional bolt of romance-hero-and-heroine
cloth.Booklist, Starred Review
A delightful flight of fancyRomain exercises her flair for unconventional Regency
characters with this intriguing couple.Publishers Weekly
A mad treasure hunt takes an ex-lieutenant in the Royal Navy and a soon-to-be-ex-courtesan
on a wild chase through the English countryside in Romains deliciously sexy rompA
journey of the heart that charms with its unique charactersThe quick and easy writing
style and realistic dialogue turn this into a fun read.RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
Historical romance author Theresa Romain pursued an impractical education that allowed
her to read everything she could get her hands on. She then worked for universities and
libraries, where she got to read even more. Eventually she started writing, too. She lives with
her family in the Midwest. Please visit her at theresaromain.com.

MARKETING PLANS
Category: Historical Romance
ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-3867-2
Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World

Advanced reading copies

Sales History:
zebra mass market
Fortune Favors the Wicked
3/16 (978-1-4201-3865-8)

Print and digital ARCs

National print, online, and
podcast advertising

Pages: 368 Spine: 29/32 Pack: 48

Authors Residence:
Wichita, KS
eBook: 978-1-4201-3868-9

Early reviewer promotions

through Goodreads,
NetGalley and Kensington
kLovers program

Publicity outreach for

reviews, roundups, and
feature coverage
Extensive blog tour and
ongoing blogger outreach
Newsletter and email
marketing and promotions
Social media advertising
and promotion

Z E B R A M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

ANNIES RECIPE
Hope Chest of Dreams

Lisa Jones Baker

Perfect for fans of Charlotte Hubbard and Beverly Lewis, the second
novel in Lisa Jones Bakers Hope Chest of Dreams series introduces
readers to one of three young Amish women, each gifted with a hand-carved
hope chest to hold her treasures, as she learns that with patience and faith,
her most blessed dreams for the future can come true
KEY SELLING POINTS
The 3 books in the Hope Chest of
Dreams series will be published
within a 7-month period. Each
book centers around one of three
Amish women in the town of
Arthur, Illinois.
Amish stories that explore the
tensions between the Amish and
English way of life as characters
grapple with secular temptations
and reconcile their core beliefs
through faith and community have
never been more popular. Lisa
Jones Baker is an exciting new
voice tackling this subject matter.
Lisa Jones Baker does a
wonderful job of creating realistic
and relatable characters and
invoking that small town community
feel that readers crave. The Hope
Chest of Dreams series will feed
your heart and your soul.
Baker was also featured in
The Amish Christmas Kitchen
(Kensington TP, 10/16) with
Jennifer Beckstrand and Amy
Lillard, effectively introducing
her to their combined audiences.

Annie Mast and Levi Miller were best friends until his father was shunned by the church.
Now, ten years later, Levi has returned to Arthur, Illinois, for a brief visit, and he and Annie
discover their bond is as strong as ever. Spending as much time together as possible,
Annie finds herself dreaming of a future with Levi. And Levi is soon dreaming of building
a home on a beautiful local hillsideto live in with Annie. Yet their longings are unlikely
to become reality
Levi is part of the English world, and while Annie cannot see herself there, she knows she
must reveal her hearts truth to him. And Levi, strongly reminded of his Amish roots, knows
he must heal the bitterness of the past. And together, with love on their side, they just may
find their way to an answered prayer

praise for lisa jones bakers

Written with tenderness and simplicity, this book will touch your heart.
Joan Wester Anderson, New York Times Bestselling Author
A delightful debuta gentle tale of patient faith.Charlotte Hubbard
Lisa Jones Baker grew up near a small Amish town in Illinois that she frequented with her
family on weekends. Shes also a dog lover and a fan of Scottsdale, Arizona, where she spent
nearly two decades. Lisa graduated from Illinois State University with a French major, has
been on 5 out of 7 continents, and considers her parents the best in the world. Raised in a
Christian home, Lisa has always been blessed with love and support. She enjoys hearing from
readers at LisaJonesBaker.com.

MARKETING PLANS
Advance reading copies
Print and online advertising campaign
Early reviewer promotions through
Goodreads, Netgalley and Kensington
kLovers program

Category: Inspirational Romance

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4154-2
Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World

R EBECCA S BOUQUET

Sales History:
zebra mass market
Rebeccas Bouquet
10/16 (978-1-4201-4158-0)

Pages: 352 Spine: 27/32 Pack: 48

Authors Residence:
Chicago, IL
eBook: 978-1-4201-4155-9

Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups,

feature coverage, and blog tour
Feature title in the monthly
Romance eNewsletter
Social media advertising and promotions
Featured in Bouquet marketing program
and outreach to Christian readers

Z E B R A S H O U T M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

THE UNDATEABLE
Librarians in Love

Sarah Title

With obeat humor and a thoroughly contemporary sensibility, the all

new Librarians in Love series by rising star Sarah Title explores the ups
and downs of modern relationships in the lives of these brazen librarians
and the men who adore them.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Sarah Title is featured in the 2016
Christmas anthology headlined
by Fern Michaels. This exposure
will help introduce Sarah and her
new Librarians in Love series to
a broad mass market readership.
Sarah achieved great success
in Lyrical Press with her Southern
Comfort series. Her existing fans
will be excited to see her for the
first time in mass market as she
makes her debut on the Zebra
Shout list.
Sarah is a single librarian herself,
so she knows what she writes!

MARKETING PLANS
Print and digital ARCs
National print and online advertising
Early reviewer promotions
through Goodreads, Netgalley and
Kensington kLovers program
Publicity outreach for reviews,
roundups, and feature coverage
Kensington New Series and
Zebra Shout marketing campaign
Blog tour and ongoing
blogger outreach

Melissa Bernie Bernard isnt familiar with fame. After all, she works at a college library
with hardly any visitors. But when a video of a marriage proposal in her stacks goes viral, its
not the bride and groom who capture the internets attention. Its Bernie. Caught rolling her
eyes in the background.
Rendered undateable by her sudden online fame, Bernies ready to bury her nose in a book
and go into permanent hidinguntil a handsome reporter appears with a proposal of his
own. Colin Rodriguez desperately needs to attract new readers to his column before his boss
hires someone new to dole out dating advice. Determined to prove hes an expert at romance
despite his own pitiful track recordhe pitches a story: he will find dates for the undateable.
Specifically, for the now-infamous, love-hating librarian at Richmond College. Even though
Bernie doesnt believe in happily-ever-afters, shes not one to resist a good challenge. Yet
with one disastrous date after another, shes ready to give up. Until Colin proves hell do
anything to find her the perfect matcheven if it means putting himself up for the role

praise for sarah titles southern comfort

romance series
Sexy and made me laugh!Smexy Books
A fast-paced read that provided just as many smiles from the humor as it did sizzles from
the romance.The Book Divas Reads
Wild, witty, and wonderful.New York Times bestselling author Jo Goodman
Quite a sexy book.USAToday.com
Sarah Title has worked as a barista, a secretary, a furniture painter, and once managed
a team of giant walking beans. She currently leads a much more normal life as a
mild-mannered(ish) librarian in North Carolina. She is the author of the Southern
Comfort series, set in small-town Kentucky; Kentucky Home, her first novel, was
published in 2013. She comments irregularly and insightfully on her blog, Title, Author,
at sarahtitle.com, and if you like pictures of elderly poodles, follow her on Instagram
(@titleauthor), Twitter (@titleauthor), and Facebook (facebook.com/sarahtitlebooks).

Social media advertising

and promotion

Category: Contemporary Romance

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4183-2
Price: $4.99/$5.99 Rights: World
Pages: 352 Spine: 27/32 Pack: 48
Authors Residence:
Chapel Hill, NC

Sales History:
lyrical shine ebook
Two Family Home
8/15 (978-1-60183-454-6)
Home Sweet Home
4/14 (978-1-60183-115-6)

eBook: 978-1-4201-4184-9

Z E B R A M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

WHITE FIRE
Cassie Edwards

Published for the first time by Kensington, White Fire has all the drama,
emotional intensity and authentic regional flavor of American-set
historical romance at its best, written by one of the legends in the genre
and beautifully repackaged for the modern reader.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Cassie Edwards is a legend in the
genre, who has sold more than
10 million books over her career.
A standout in the romance
world, Cassie Edwards has won
the RT Book Reviews Lifetime
Achievement Award and the
Reviewers Choice Award, and
was named one of Affaire
de Coeurs top 10 favorite
romance writers.
White Fire has been
beautifully repackaged for
todays romance reader.

Known as Flame for her fiery red hair, not to mention her temperament, beautiful Reshelle
Russell wants only one man, the one she cant haveor so she is told. But since childhood,
Flame has known that the proud Chippewa warrior, White Fire, is meant for her. Now
a grown woman, she has embarked on her quest for him in defiance of her father, an elite
army commander.
Imprisoned for three years by an enemy tribe, White Fire has returned only to discover
that his wife is dead and his young son has been taken by a wealthy white couple. It seems
nothing can penetrate his cold, embittered heart, much less heal ituntil he lays eyes on
Flame once more. And soon it is clear that together they can fight to regain all he has lost,
amid a passion that was destined to last for a lifetime

praise for cassie edwards

A sensitive storyteller who always touches readers hearts.RT Book Reviews
High adventure and a surprise season this Indian romance.Aair de Coeur
Captivatingheartwarmingbeautifula winner.Rendezvous

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Cassie Edwards captivates with white hot adventure and romance.Karen Harper

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Cassie Edwards began writing romances in 1982 and went on to sell more than 10 million
copies of over 100 novels, featuring the peoples and customs of dierent Native American
tribes. As a winner of the RT Book Reviews Lifetime Achievement Award and Reviewers
Choice Award, and one of the writers who helped to establish the popularity of the historical
romance genre, she is known for her heartwarming and deeply emotional tales.

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Category: Historical Romance

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-3672-2
Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World
Pages: 384 Spine: 15/16 Pack: 48
Authors Residence:
Matoon, IL

Sales History:
zebra mass market
Wild Ecstasy, 10/16 (978-1-4201-3684-5)
Wild Splendor, 8/16 (978-1-4201-3682-1)
Wild Whispers, 10/15 (978-1-4201-3678-4)
Wild Thunder, 8/15 (978-1-4201-3680-7)

eBook: 978-1-4201-3673-9

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K E N S I N G T O N M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

AVENGING ANGEL
The Fallen

Cynthia Eden

In the bestselling tradition of J.R. Ward and Sherrilyn Kenyon, New York
Times and USA Today bestselling author Cynthia Eden proves herself a
master of sensual paranormal romance with the fourth installment in her
acclaimed The Fallen series, available in mass market for the first time.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Cynthia Eden is a New York Times
and USA Today bestselling author.
Cynthia Edens dark, sexy
paranormals will appeal to fans of
Sherrilyn Kenyon and J.R. Ward.
Cynthia Edens novels have
received three RITA Award
nominations, two PRISM Awards
and four Top Pick ratings from
RT Book Reviews.
Eden consistently gets acclaim
from peers such as Jacquelyn
Frank, Shannon McKenna, and
Larissa Ione, as well as strong
reviews including two starred
Publishers Weekly reviews.

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With a messed up family background and a tendency to grow claws and fangs, Tanner
Chance isnt exactly the boy next door. But hes a decent cop, and he keeps himself on the
side of the good guys. Convenient, because when he rescues a survivor of a horrific shifter
attack he finds himself instantly smittenwith an honest-to-goodness angel, as innocent
as she is irresistible.
Marna may be angelic, but she can take care of herself. Tanner is more temptation than
protection anyway. Or so she thinks, until someone wearing her face starts taking out some
of New Orleans more unsavory paranormals. With police and predators both gunning for
her blood, Marna has no choice but to trust Tannereven though whats sparking between
them is hotter than anything holy.

praise for the fallen series by cynthia eden

Eden oers compelling characters, sizzling sex, and breakneck action.
Publishers Weekly on Angel Betrayed
Eden is a master of suspenseful paranormal romance, and her Fallen series is full of sexy
alpha angels, all ready to sin for the right woman.
RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on Angel in Chains
Edens dark vivid prose deftly emulates a world of shadows, deceit and intense passion.
USAToday.com on Angel Betrayed
A fun, sexy read.FictionVixen on Avenging Angel
Award-winning author Cynthia Eden writes dark tales of paranormal romance and romantic
suspense. She is a New York Times, USA Today, Digital Book World, and IndieReader bestseller.
Cynthia is also a three-time finalist for the prestigious RITA award. Since she began
writing full-time in 2005, Cynthia has written over fifty novels and novellas. Visit her online
at CynthiaEden.com.

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Category: Paranormal Romance

ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6766-5
Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World
Pages: 352 Spine: 27/32 Pack: 48
Authors Residence:
Mobile, AL

Sales History:
kensington mass market
Angel in Chains
11/16 (978-0-7582-6764-1)
Angel Betrayed
7/16 (978-0-7582-6762-7)
Angel of Darkness
4/16 (978-0-7582-4218-1)

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K E N S I N G T O N M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

FATALITY BY FIRELIGHT
A Cat Latimer Mystery

Lynn Cahoon

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lynn Cahoon is back
with the second book in her first print series! Set at a bed and breakfast
in Colorado, heroine Cat Latimer has to navigate the pitfalls of starting a
small business, while solving a murder and trying not to fall for her high
school sweetheart.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Lynn Cahoon is a bestselling
author with her Tourist Trap
Mystery series. She will continue
publishing her digital series as
well as this print mystery series,
which began with September
2016s A Story to Kill. Promotion
for both series with tie together
based on publishing schedules.
This is the second book
in Cahoons Cat Latimer
Mystery Series.
Cahoon has achieved wonderful
success in Lyrical with her Tourist
Trap mysteries. With this series,
shes sure to make a splash in the
print world while maintaining her
eBook success.

Cat Latimers Colorado bed-and-breakfast plays host to writers from all over. But
murder is distinctly unwelcome
To kick o a winter writing retreat, Cat and her handyman boyfriend, Seth, escort the
aspiring authors to a nearby ski resort, hoping some fresh cold air will wake up their creative
muses. But instead of hitting the slopes, they hit the barand before long, a tipsy romance
novelist named Christina is keeping herself warm with a local ski bum who might have
neglected to tell her about his upcoming wedding.
Next thing Cat knows, her uncle, the town sheri, informs her that the young mans been
found dead in a hot tuband Christina shows up crying and covered in blood. Now,
between a murder mystery, the theft of a rare Hemingway edition, and the arrival of a
black-clad stranger in snowy Aspen Hills, Cats afraid everythings going downhill

praise for lynn cahoons novels

Lynn Cahoon has hit the golden trifecta-murder, intrigue, and a really hot handyman.
Better get your flashlight handy, A Story to Kill will keep you reading all night.
Laura Bradford, author of Amish mysteries
Murder, dirty politics, pirate lore, and a hot police detective: Guidebook to Murder has it
all! A cozy lovers dream come true.Susan McBride, author of Say Yes to the Death
Lynn Cahoon has created an absorbing, good fun mystery in Mission to Murder.
Fresh Fiction
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lynn Cahoon is an Idaho expat. She
grew up living the small town life she now loves to write about. Currently, shes living with
her husband and two fur babies in a small historic town on the banks of the Mississippi River
where her imagination tends to wander. Guidebook to Murder, Book 1 of the Tourist Trap
series, won the 2015 Readers Crown award for Mystery Fiction.

Category: Mystery
ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0437-5
Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World

Sales History:
kensington mass market
Story to Kill
9/16 (978-1-4967-0435-1)

Pages: 320 Spine: 25/32 Pack: 48

Authors Residence:
Alton, IL
eBook: 978-1-4967-0438-2

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K E N S I N G T O N M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

KNEADED TO DEATH
A Bread Shop Mystery

Winnie Archer

Winnie Archer debuts on the Kensington cozy mystery list with her
Bread Shop Mystery series, featuring an artisanal Mexican bread shop
in Northern California, a twenty-something amateur sleuth, and
plenty of recipes!
KEY SELLING POINTS
This is the first bread shop cozy
mystery to feature a rich and
diverse cast of characters. Our
amateur sleuth is white, but
the bread shop owners are
Mexican-American sisters. There
will be artisanal and pastries
within the bakery, but also
traditional Mexican breads
and pastries.
Kneaded to Death is the first book
in the Bread Shop Mystery series
by debut author Winnie Archer.
For fans of food-themed cozy
mysteries from Joanne Fluke,
Nancy Coco, and Ellie Alexander.
Includes recipes for ancient
Mexican traditional bread and
artisanal bread.

Everyone swears by Yeast of Eden, the Mexican bread shop in town. But tonight, the only thing
on the menu is la muerte
Struggling photographer Ivy Culpepper has lots of soul-searching to do since returning to
seaside Santa Linda, California. That is, until the thirty-one-year-old enters a bread making
class at Yeast of Eden. Whether its the aroma of fresh conchas in the oven, or her instant
connection with owner Olaya Dias and her sisters, Ivy just knows the missing ingredients in
her life are hidden among the secrets of Olayas bakery
But Ivys spirits crumble when a missing classmate is suddenly discovered dead in her car,
riddled with stab wounds. Even more devastating, the prime suspects are the Dias sisters
themselves. Doubting the women could commit such a crime, Ivy embarks on a murder
investigation of her own to prove their innocence and seize the real killer. As she follows a
deadly trail of crumbs around town, Ivy must trust her gut like never beforeor someone
else could be toast!
The indefatigable Winnie Archer is a middle school teacher by day and a writer by night.
Born in a beach town in California, she now lives in an inspiring century-old house in
North Texas and loves being surrounded by real-life history. She fantasizes about spending
summers writing in quaint, cozy locales, has a love/hate relationship with both yoga and
chocolate, adores pumpkin spice lattes, is devoted to her five kids and husband, and
cant believe shes lucky enough to be living the life of her dreams. Visit her online at
WinnieArcher.com.

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Category: Mystery
ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0772-7
Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World
Pages: 352 Spine: 27/32 Pack: 48
Authors Residence:
near Houston, TX
eBook: 978-1-4967-0773-4

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K E N S I N G T O N M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

MARRIAGE, MONSTERS-IN-LAW,
AND MURDER
An Ellie Avery Mystery

Sara Rosett
Award-winning author Sara Rosett has captured her readers hearts
with her savvy sleuth Ellie Averymilitary wife, stay-at-home mom,
and organizing expert. In her latest caper, a fancy wedding takes
Ellie to a posh resort on a Georgia barrier island, where murder is an
uninvited guest.
KEY SELLING POINTS
The Ellie Avery series is the only
mystery series with a military
spouse protagonist.
Includes a teaser chapter for
Mothers Day, Muffins, and
Murder (Kensington HC, 4/17).
The heroine of this series is Ellie
Avery, a 20-something mom
who lives in a small town in
Georgia, is married to an Air Force
pilot, and works part-time as a
professional organizer.
Ellies dog (Rex, a Rottweiler) is
a continuing character in the
seriesas are protagonist Ellie
Avery, her Air Force pilot husband
Mitch, their kids Livvy and Nathan,
and other key characters.
All books in series include heroine
Ellie Averys tips on organizing.
This books tips center on
wedding planning.

Ellie Avery is a professional organizer, not a diplomat. But by agreeing to help organize a
family wedding, shes basically signed on to prevent two mothers-in-law from killing each
other. It comes as a complete surprise, then, when another member of the wedding party
is the one whos actually murdered
Ellies sister-in-law, Summer, has planned a four-day destination wedding at a posh private
resort on one of Georgias beautiful barrier islands, but it wont be a vacation for Ellie.
Summer has asked her to assist with the last-minute details, which includes keeping the
peace between the grooms mother and stepmother.
But when a suspicious death occurs, Ellie realizes theres more going on than mean-spirited
pranks. Is Summer the killers real target? And what could possibly be driving someone to
murder? Ellie vows to get to the truth so the blushing bride can walk down the aisle without
fearing shell never reach the altar

praise for sara rosetts ellie avery mysteries

A winning mysterya rumor of hidden money, secret letters from a famous recluse, a
fire, a threatening message, and a crazed gunman add to the cozy mischief.
Publishers Weekly on Mimosas, Mischief and Murder
Some cozies just hit on all cylinders, and Rosetts Ellie Avery titles are among the best.
Library Journal on Mimosas, Mischief and Murder
No mystery is a match for the likeable, ecient Elllie, who unravels this multilayered plot
with skill and class.RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on Magnolias, Moonlight and Murder
Sara Rosett, born and raised in Amarillo, Texas, is the wife of an Air Force pilot. She and
her husband recently moved from Florida to Houston with their two children and dog. Sara
is the author of eight previous Ellie Avery mysteries. Sara is a member of Sisters in Crime,
Girlfriends Book Club blog, and the Deadly Divas, who are four nice women who happen
to write about murder. Please visit her website, sararosett.com, or connect with Sara on
Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Goodreads.

Category: Mystery
ISBN 13: 978-1-61773-148-8
Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World
Pages: 320 Spine: 25/32 Pack: 48
Authors Residence:
Houston, TX

Sales History:
kensington mass market
Mimosas, Mischief, and Murder
6/12 (978-0-7582-2686-0)
Mint Juleps, Mayhem, and Murder
3/11 (978-0-7582-2684-6 )
Magnolias, Moonlight, and Murder
3/10 (978-0-7582-2682-2)
Moving Is Murder
6/16 (978-1-4967-0528-0)

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K E N S I N G T O N M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE LAB

Lucky Paws Petsitting Mystery

Bethany Blake

The first in the Lucky Paws Petsitting Mystery series, Death by Chocolate
Lab introduces endearing young pet-sitter Daphne Templeton, and her
four-legged sidekicks: Socrates, a taciturn basset hound and Artie, a
hyperactive, one-eared Chihuahua. The trio sets out to solve the murder
of a controversial dog trainer.
KEY SELLING POINTS
First in an absolutely adorable
new mystery series.
Will be followed in October 2017
by Dial Meow For Murder.
Mysteries featuring dogs, cats,
and other animals are like, well,
catnip to mystery readers.
The heroine, Daphne Templeton,
makes her own dog biscuits and
other treats, and each mystery in
the series will include recipes!
Under a different name, Bethany
Blake has received acclaim as a
YA writer.

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Pet sitter Daphne Templeton has a soft spot for every stray and misfit who wanders into the
quaint, lakeside village of Sylvan Creek. But even Daphne doesnt like arrogant, womanizing
Steve Beamus, the controversial owner of Blue Ribbon K-9 Academy. When Steve turns
up dead during a dog agility trial, Daphne can think of a long list of people with motives for
homicide, and so can the police. Unfortunately, at the top of the list is Daphnes sister,
PiperSteves latest wronged girlfriend.
Certain that Piper is innocent, in spite of mounting evidence to the contrary, Daphne sets
out to clear her sisters nameand find Axis, Steves prize-winning chocolate Labrador, who
went missing the night of Steves death. Aided by Socrates, her taciturn basset hound, and
a hyperactive one-eared Chihuahua named Artie, Daphne quickly runs afoul of Detective
Jonathan Black, a handsome and enigmatic newcomer to town, who has no appreciation for
Daphnes unorthodox sleuthing.
Can a free-spirited pet sitter, armed only with a Ph.D. in Philosophy and her two
incompatible dogs, find the real killer before she becomes the next victim?

praise for

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE LAB

When murder is unleashed in the idyllic town of Sylvan Creek, its up to spunky pet sitter
Daphne and her darling duo of misfit mutts to catch the killer. A doggone charming read
from start to finish!Cleo Coyle, New York Times bestselling author
Bethany Blake lives in a small, quaint town in Pennsylvania with her husband and three
daughters. When shes not writing or riding horses, shes wrangling a menagerie of furry
family members that includes a nervous pit bull, a fearsome feline, a blind goldfish, and an
attack cardinal named Robert.

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Category: Mystery
ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0738-3
Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World
Pages: 304 Spine: 3/4 Pack: 48
Authors Residence:
Lewisburg, PA
eBook: 978-1-4967-0739-0

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D A F I N A M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

CHEAPER TO KEEP HER 5

Cheaper to Keep Her

Kiki Swinson

The explosive last installment of this scintillating tale by Essence bestselling

author and queen of urban lit, Kiki Swinson. Sure to appeal to fans of
Ashley & JaQuavis and Wahida Clark who similarly write gritty, sexy
urban tales.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Kiki Swinson is one of the stars of
the urban lit market, known for
delivering drama-filled, sexy and
gritty urban dramas that appeal to
fans of Wahida Clark and Ashley
& JaQuavis.
This is the fifth book in the
Cheaper to Keep Her series. Weve
had great success reissuing Kiki
Swinsons previously published
titles in mass market.
Kiki Swinsons The Candy Shop
(February 2007) spent two months
on the Essence bestseller list
(6/07, 9/07).
Audio rights for Playing Dirty,
Notorious, Heist, Lifestyles of the
Rich and Shameless, A Gangster
and a Gentleman, Most Wanted
and The Score were sold to
Recorded Books. Book Club rights
for Sleeping With the Enemy,
Notorious, Playing Dirty, Heist,
Lifestyles of the Rich And
Shameless and A Gangster and
a Gentleman were sold to
Black Expressions.

Its door die brutallyfor Lynise Washington. With her vicious gangsta ex, Bishop,
closing in, shes busting out of the FBIs safe house no matter what. But when shes promptly
betrayed by two Bureau agents, she nearly winds up in the ground for good. And flipping
their deadly script plunges her into a serial killers twisted world, where her body and soul
fuel his ultimate, most depraved fantasies. Now Lynise must push every dangerous button
and work every deadly lie to play for time thats fast running out. And as Agent Sean Foster
shatters rules and his career to find the woman he loves, Lynise wont let a little problem
like survival stop her from pushing revenge past even her most lethal limits

praise for kiki swinson

Swinson has one of urban fictions best ears for street trash talkSwinsons name will
easily generate demand.Library Journal on Cheaper To Keep Her 3
A scintillating, gritty, sexy urban tale.Publishers Weekly on Cheaper To Keep Her
Treachery abounds in the third book of this ongoing saga filled with drug dealers,
murderers, and thieves. A riveting read, Cheaper to Keep Her 3 leaves you yearning for
the next installment.RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars for Cheaper To Keep Her 3
Nothing short of suspensefulBishop and Lynise are the modern-day Bonnie and
Clyde.RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars for Cheaper To Keep Her 2
Kiki captures the heat of the streets.Wahida Clark
Kiki Swinson is the national bestselling author of over thirty novels and short stories.
Swinsons works feature resilient women making tough, and sometimes not quite legal,
decisions to survive. Her novels, inspired by her experiences and a five-year stint in federal
prison, have sold over one million copies. She completed her first novel while incarcerated
and her second novel, Wifey, became the first book in one of todays best-selling urban series.
A native of Portsmouth, Virginiaand a former hustlers wifeSwinson resides in Virginia
Beach, Virginia. Visit her online at KikiSwinson.net.

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Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0076-6
Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World
Pages: 368 Spine: 29/32 Pack: 48
Authors Residence:
Virginia Beach, VA

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Sales History:
dafina mass market
Cheaper To Keep Her 4, 8/16 (978-1-4967-0074-2)
Cheaper To Keep Her 3, 3/16 (978-1-4967-0072-8)
Cheaper To Keep Her 2, 12/15 (978-0-7582-9385-5)
Cheaper To Keep Her, 9/15 (978-0-7582-9383-1)

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P I N N A C L E M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

DONT TELL A SOUL

M. William Phelps

KEY SELLING POINTS

Includes 16 pages of
dramatic photos.
Phelps created and starred in
Investigation Discoverys
smash-success series, Dark
Minds. The shows 3 seasons
re-air frequently in the U.S. as well
as in 20 countries worldwide,
including all of French-speaking
Europe, Scandinavia, Italy,
Australia/New Zealand, all of
South America and Mexico.
Phelps has won the Excellence
in Journalism Award from The
Society of Professional
Journalists, as well as the New
England Book Festival Award.
Bad Girls and The Killing Kind
were both Killer Nashville Silver
Falchion Award Finalists and
Phelps was the Guest of Honor
at the Killer Nashville Conference
in 2015.
Kim Cargill was found guilty in
2012, but her case continues to
receive coverage in the media. It
has been featured on Snapped as
well as other news outlets. Phelps
describes this as the most evil
case [hes] ever investigated.

Attractive, manipulative, and violent, Kim Cargill had three ex-husbands,

four children, and zero conscienceand a wealth of dirty secrets shed
do anything to keep hiddenincluding murder. New York Times
bestselling author and true crime master M. William Phelps reveals
the shocking true story of one of the most conniving and cruel
female psychopaths on record.
Cherry Walker was a devoted, trusting, uncommonly innocent young woman who loved
caring for a neighbors little boy. But when she was subpoenaed to testify in court against his
abusive mother, Cherry never got the chance. She couldnt lie if her life depended on it
and it did. Cherrys body was found on the side of a Texas road, after being doused with
lighter fluid and set aflame. Attractive, manipulative, and violent, mother of four Kim
Cargill had a wealth of dirty secrets shed do anything to keep hidden. This in-depth account
by bestselling investigative journalist M. William Phelps takes you inside Cargills shocking
trialand into the mind of one of the most conniving female psychopaths in recent
historyand on death row.

praise for m. william phelps

Phelps is the Harlan Coben of real-life thrillers.Allison Brennan
Phelps is a true-crime veteran.New York Post
Anything by Phelps is an eye-opening experience.Suspense Magazine
Phelps dares to tread where few others will: into the mind of a killer.TV Rage
Phelps is the king of true crime.Lynda Hirsch, Creators Syndicate columnist
New York Times bestselling investigative journalist and serial killer expert M. William
Phelps is the author of thirty-one nonfiction books. Winner of the 2013 Excellence in
Journalism Award, with over one million books in print, Phelps has appeared on over 100
television shows, including CBSs Early Show, ABCs Good Morning America, NBCs
Today Show, The View, and many others. Phelps also created, produced and starred in the
series Dark Minds; and is one of the stars of Deadly Women and Oxygens Snapped. He
lives in a small Connecticut farming community and can be reached at his author website,
mwilliamphelps.com.

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reading copies
Category: True Crime
ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-3726-1
Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World
Pages: 496 Spine: 1 3/16 Pack: 24
Authors Residence:
Rural CT (Closest city: Hartford, CT)
eBook: 978-0-7860-3727-8

Sales History:
pinnacle mass market
If You Only Knew
8/16 (978-0-7860-3724-7)
Lethal Guardian
6/16 (978-0-7860-3913-5)
One Breath Away
3/16 (978-0-7860-3501-4)
To Love and To Kill
9/15 (978-0-7860-3499-4)

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P I N N A C L E P R E M I U M M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

THE LAST TIME SHE SAW HIM

Jane Haseldine

In Jane Haseldines gripping and brilliantly crafted debut, a reporter

searching for her kidnapped son must untangle the connection to her
brothers long-ago disappearance.

KEY SELLING POINTS

Like the lead character in her
novel, Jane Haseldine has
covered the crime beat at local
newspapers. Her real-life
experiences infuse her writing
with authenticity.
Jane Haseldines debut will
appeal to fans of Lisa Scottoline
(St. Martins), Laura Lippman
(Morrow) and Lisa Jackson
(Kensington). It will also appeal
to fans of domestic suspense
by authors such as Harlan Coben
(Dutton) and Linwood Barclay
(New American Library).
Child abduction and its impact on
the families of the missing is a
central element of this novel. This
is a timely subject. Nearly 800,000
children younger than 18 go
missing each year, and an
average of 2,185 children are
reported missing each day
(Source: National Center for
Missing and Exploited Children).
May 25 is National Missing
Childrens Day.

Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-3877-0

Julia Gooden remembers nothing about the worst night of her life. Thirty years ago, her
nine-year-old brother Benthe person who promised he would always protect herwas
abducted from the room they shared. Try as she might to recall any clue or detail, there
is a black hole where Julias memories of that terrible event should be.
Now a crime reporter at a Detroit newspaper, Julia tries to give others the closure shes never
found. But guilt and grief over Bens disappearance have left her fearful that whoever took
her brother is going to come back. Nowhere seems safenot the city, not the suburbs,
not even the secluded lake town where she plans to raise her children. And then, on the
anniversary of Bens disappearance, Julias worst fears are realized when her two-year-old
son, Will, is snatched from his bed.
Convinced that the crimes are related, Julia tries to piece together memories from her final
day with Ben. Are the sudden reminders of her brother clues that will lead her to her sons
abductor, or merely coincidence? Julia knows she has hours at best to find Will alive, but the
deeper she digs, the more personal and terrifying the battle becomes, and an undying
promise may be her only hope of saving herself and her son.

praise for

THE LAST TIME SHE SAW HIM

You can bet no one will stop reading.Booklist

Haseldines first novel is a solid readfans of Debbie Howells, Julia Dahl, and Laura
Lippman will appreciate.Library Journal
Smart, relatableA competently written thriller.Publishers Weekly
Haseldine has crafted an intriguing debutThe pace and intensity pull the reader into
action. Twists and an unpredictable ending leave a few loose ends, paving the way for a
sequel.RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars

Publishing History:
kensington hardcover
7/16 (978-1-4967-0405-4)

Price: $9.99/$10.99 Rights: World

Pages: 352 Spine: 27/32 Pack: 48
Authors Residence:
Thousand Oaks, CA
eBook: 978-0-7860-3878-7

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Jane Haseldine is a journalist, former crime reporter, columnist,

and newspaper editor, who also worked in politics as the deputy
director of communications for a governor. Jane resides in Southern
California. Please visit her online at JaneHaseldine.com.

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P I N N A C L E P R E M I U M M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

ONLY SON
Kevin OBrien

Kevin OBriens first Kensington title, Only Son, is beautifully

repackaged and republished in the premium format, available again to
his readers after being out of print for over twenty years!

KEY SELLING POINTS

Only Son has elements of light
suspense that Kevin OBrien
would eventually develop more
intricately in his later novels
of suspense.
Page one of Only Son will be a
reader letter from Kevin OBrien,
explaining to his readers how
Only Son was an early
debut and how it has many of the
same elements of his darker
suspense novels.
Kevin OBriens audience has
grown tremedously since the first
publication of Only Son in 1995.
A number of New York Times
bestselling authors, such as
Harlan Coben and Lisa Jackson,
have had earlier novels republished
successfully. Those books were
slightly different than what they
were currently publishing, but still
satisfied their fans.

SOME LIES
It only takes a minute for Amy McMurray to run from her car to the cash machine. That
brief, unforgivable minute is enough time for her infant son to be snatched from the back
seatand for Amys family, her marriage, and her peace of mind to be shattered beyond repair.
ARE TOO CLOSE
To everyone who meets him, Carl Jorgenson seems an exemplary single father. His son,
Sam, is bright, considerate, and devoted to his dad. Only Carl knows about Sams real
identity and about his own unthinkable crime.
TO BE SEEN
One careless slip, one chance meeting is all it will take for the devastating truth to be
revealed. Sam is growing up, asking questions, increasingly suspicious that the life he believes
in is a lie. But with that knowledge comes dread. Because when someone has risked
everything to create a family, how far will they go to protect it?

praise for

O NLY SON

Surprisingly engaging.Publishers Weekly

A fast-paced, powerful novel.Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Full of surprises.Detroit Free Press

praise for kevin obrien and his other novels

OBrien has crafted another creepy, compelling thriller. His novels build slow and steady,
and he has a talent for creating compelling female characters who are stronger than the
majority in the women in jeopardy genre. The story itself has more twists than a Chubby
Checker convention. Everyone needs to know about this one.
RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars, Top Pick
If you want darkness, if you crave chills, this is the tale for you!Suspense Magazine
Terrifying.Mystery Scene
A genuine page-turner.The Seattle Times

Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-3986-9
Price: $9.99/$10.99
Rights: US, Canada, & OM
Pages: 448 Spine: 29/32 Pack: 48
Authors Residence: Seattle, WA
eBook: 978-0-7860-3878-6

If Alfred Hitchcock was alive today and writing novels, his name would be Kevin
OBrien.Press & Guide
An authentically scary suburban tale of menace and mayhem.The Seattle Times
Sales History:
pinnacle mass market
Last Victim, 3/16 (978-0-7860-3720-9)
Final Breath, 3/15 (978-0-7860-3613-4)

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 Marc Von Borstel

Kevin OBrien grew up in Chicagos North Shore, but now lives

in Seattle, Washington, where he is currently working on his next
thriller. Readers can visit his website at kevinobrienbooks.com.

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recent thrillers by kevin obrien

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P I N N A C L E M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

THE FRONTIERSMAN
The Frontiersman

William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone

The rst book in a magnificent new series by Americas bestselling

Western writers: here is the towering saga of Breckenridge Wallace, a man
as rugged as the Smoky Mountains themselves and new breed of intrepid
pioneer forging a path through the wild American frontier
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Blood: The Frontiersman 2
(Pinnacle, April 2017) and The
Darkest Winter: The Frontiersman
3 (Pinnacle, July 2017)

In Tennessee, 17-year-old Breckinridge Wallace knew the laws of nature. When his life was
in danger, he showed a fearless instinct to fight back. Killing a thug who was sent to kill him
got Breckinridge exiled from his Smoky Mountain home. Brutally wounding an Indian
attacker earned him an enemy for life. Now, from the bustling streets of St. Louis to the vast
stillness of the Missouri headwaters, Breckinridge is discovering a new world of splendor,
violence, promise and betrayal. Most o all, he is clawing his way to manhood behind the
law of the gun. Because the trouble he left inTennessee wont let him go. A killer stalks
his every move. And by the time he joins a dangerous expedition, Breckenridge has only
had a small taste of the blood, horror and violence he must face nextto make his way
to a new frontier
New York Times and USA Today bestseller William W. Johnstone has written over 300
books. Hes an author whose writing abilities span a wide range of genres, most notably
Western and suspense. His books include: The First Mountain Man, The Last Mountain
Man, Eagles, Preacher, Savage Texas, Matt Jensen, Winchester, Luke Jensen, and The Kerrigans.
Visit his website at williamjohnstone.net.
J.A. Johnstone debuted as a solo author with The Loner. J.A. works in collaboration with
William W. Johnstone and has authored The First Mountain Man, Blood Bond, Sidewinders,
Matt Jensen, The Family Jensen, Eagles, and the thrillers Stand Your Ground and Tyranny.

KEY SELLING POINTS

Considering the immense popularity of Johnstones mountain man characters Smoke
Jensen, Preacher, and Matt Jensen, existing fans should eagerly embrace Breckenridge
Wallace, The Frontiersman.
The New York Times bestselling author of more than 300 books, Johnstone is known as the
greatest Western writer of the 21st century.
On any given day, almost half of the fifty top Westerns on Bookscan are Johnstone titles. In
the last three years, virtually every one of his Westerns have been Publishers Weekly mass
market bestsellers.
In 2015, William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone spent a total of 52 weeks on the
Publishers Weekly bestseller list. They had more mass market bestsellers in 2014 than
any author from any publisher. As of June 2016, all 6 of their releases in the first half
of the year hit the list.
Category: Western
ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-3945-6
Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World
Pages: 368 Spine: 29/32 Pack: 48
Authors Residence:
Murfreesboro, TN

Sales History:
pinnacle mass market
Flintlock
10/13 (978-0-7860-3261-7)
Ten Guns From Texas
3/16 (978-0-7860-3563-2)
Those Jensen Boys
4/15 (978-0-7860-573-1)

eBook: 978-0-7860-3602-8

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P I N N A C L E M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

MONAHANS MASSACRE
The Trail West

William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone

This follow-up to The Trail West, one of the Johnstones most popular
novels ever, finds accidental gunslinger Dooley Monahan forced into an
unlikely partnership with a gang of bankrobbers.

KEY SELLING POINTS

The Trail West, Book 1 in this
series, was a runaway success,
becoming Johnstones bestselling
book of 2013. By popular demand,
The Trail West series continues
with Monahans Massacre,
following the gritty, authentic saga
of Dooley Monahan, the son of
Iowa pioneers who became a
legend of the Western Frontier.
Johnstone is the New York Times
bestselling author of more than
300 books and is being called the
Greatest Western Writer of the
21st Century.
On any given day, almost half
of the fifty top Westerns on
Bookscan are Johnstones. In
the last two years, virtually every
one of his Westerns have been
Publishers Weekly bestsellers.
Johnstone was named the
bestselling mass market author
by Publishers Weekly in 2015.

The accidental gunslinger Dooley Monahan has quit wandering and settled down to a
farmers life. But when the itch for adventure gets too strong, he packs up and rides west.
Along with his horse General Grant, and Blue, a dog whos too smart for his own good,
Dooley rides for the Black Hills to strike it rich in the gold fields of Colorado. But fate
has other ideas.
When the trigger-happy Dobbs-Queeg gang holds up the Omaha bank, Dooley is mistaken
for one of the robbers, and a price is plastered on his head. With every lawman in the
territory hot on his trail, Dooley has no choice but to join up with the murderous outlaws.
If the hangman doesnt get him, his new friends will, but Dooley wont turn back. With
Blue and General Grant at his side, Dooley will make his fortunecome hell, high water,
and everything in between.
BECAUSE WHEN YOURE DOOLEY MONAHAN, TROUBLE AINT
FAR BEHIND

praise for william w. johnstone and j.a. johnstone

The Johnstonestell an entertaining story with lots of plot twists.Booklist
The Johnstones consistently write great Westerns.Library Journal
William W. Johnstone is the USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of over 300
books, including Preacher, The Last Mountain Man, Luke Jensen Bounty Hunter, Flintlock,
SavageTexas, Matt Jensen, The Last Mountain Man; The Family Jensen, Sidewinders, and
Shawn OBrien Town Tamer. His thrillers include Phoenix Rising, Home Invasion, The Blood
of Patriots, The Bleeding Edge, and Suicide Mission. Visit his website at williamjohnstone.net.
Being the all-around assistant, typist, researcher, and fact checker to one of the most popular
western authors of all time, J.A. Johnstone learned from the master, Uncle William W.
Johnstone. He began tutoring J.A. at an early age. After-school hours were often spent
retyping manuscripts or researching his massive American Western history library as well as
the more modern wars and conflicts. J.A. worked hardand learned. Every day with Bill
was an adventure story in itself. Bill taught me all he could about the art of storytelling. Keep
the historical facts accurate, he would say. Remember the readers, and as your grandfather once
told me, I am telling you now: be the best J.A. Johnstone you can be.

Category: Western
ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-4073-5
Price: $7.99/$8.99 Rights: World
Pages: 304 Spine: 3/4 Pack: 48
Authors Residence:
Murfreesboro, TN

Sales History:
pinnacle mass market
Those Jensen Boys!
4/15 (978-0-7860-3573-1)
Brotherhood of Evil
9/15 (978-0-7860-3599-1)
Bloodshed of the Mountain Man
11/15 (978-0-7860-3140-5)

eBook: 978-0-7860-4074-2

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U R B A N B O O K S M A S S M A R K E T R E P A C K / R E I S S U E | MARCH 2017

MOTH TO A FLAME
Ashley Antoinette

In the little city of Flint, Michigan, the good die young and the people left
standing are the grimiest of characters.

KEY SELLING POINTS

Moth to a Flame is suitable for
all markets.
Strong book club title.

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and brothersbooks.net
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With reign over the citys drug trade, Benjamin Atkins made sure that his precious daughter,
Raven, was secluded from the grit that the city had to oer. But when Ravens young heart
gets claimed by Mizan, a stick-up kid in search of a come-up, theres nothing Benjamin can
do about losing her to the streets. She chooses love over loyalty and runs o with Mizan, but
her new role as wifey soon proves to be more than she can handle.
Puppy love always feels right, but things turn stale, and she soon finds that everyone she loves
has disappeared. All she has is Mizan, but when hugs and kisses turn to bloody lips and black
eyes, she realizes that Mizan is not who she thought he was.
Raven becomes desperate for a way out, but this time, Daddy cant save her. Every time she
finds the courage to leave, fear convinces her to stay. Like a moth to a flame, Raven is drawn
to Mizan, even though she knows hell be the death of her. When the hood life she chose
becomes unbearable and the only way out is in a con, what will she do?

praise for ashley antoinette

Wow! What can you say, when youre gifted, youre just gifted! Another great hit. Started
and couldnt put it down.Carol H. (Goodreads)
Excellent story. Ashley Coleman is an expert storyteller. The last half of the book was
extremely fast paced and kept me turning pages.Book Chic (Goodreads)
This book invoked every emotion I have. I went from envy, love, lust, hate, anger and
sadness. This was a good book.Quastarcella B. (Goodreads)
Ashley Antoinette is a part of the bestselling duo responsible for the Ashley & JaQuavis
novels. This is her second solo novel. Ashley resides in Flint, Michigan, where she is working
on her next novel.

Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-501-7
Price: $4.99/$5.99 Rights: World
Pages: 304 Spine: 3/4 Pack: 48
Authors Residence:
Flint, MI

Sales History:
urban mass market
The Prada Plan 3
5/15 (978-1-60162-578-6)
Guilty Gucci
7/14 (978-1-60162-605-9)
The Cartel 4: Diamonds are Forever
2/14 (978-1-60162-622-6)

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The Cartel 3: The Last Chapter

2/14 (978-1-60162-621-9)
Murder Mamas
10/13 (978-1-60162-566-3)

U R B A N B O O K S M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

CONGLOMERATE
A Luxurious Tale

Danielle Santiago

In this tale of luxury, betrayal, and lies, the girls friendship is put to the
ultimate test. Lives are forever changed as the future of their lucrative
conglomerate hangs in the balance.

KEY SELLING POINTS

Danielle Santiago is a true
entrepreneur. She owns and
operates Mischievous Girl Ink
publishing and she established
The Mischievous Girl foundation,
dedicated to helping battered
women and inner city girls.

Joey, Evan, and Cee hail from Charlottes infamous west side. Best friends since childhood
they have experience highs, lows, and everything in between together. Evan is one of the
countrys most sought-after wedding and event planners. Cee is an A-list celebrity hairstylist.
Joey is the East Coasts most popular female club promoter. Combining their talents, they
form The Luxe Group Conglomerate. At the height of the Conglomerates success, a series
of mysterious fatal events occur. It is soon discovered that the secret past of one of the girls
has come back to haunt them.

praise for danielle santiago

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Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-777-6
Price: $6.99/$7.99 Rights: World

Conglomerate entails beauty, fashion, money, drama, love and excitement in

abundance.Anonymous (Goodreads)
Danielle Santiago has penned an amazing novel of deceit, treachery and greed.
Friendships are tested. Relationships are questioned. Through it all, I was completely
blown away. I cant wait to read a new book from her!Adrenna S. (Goodreads)
This story was gripping from start to finish. The author has created an utterly great story
of girlfriends who share lifes journey in an explosion of lies betrayal love and family.
Patricia J. (Goodreads)
Danielle Santiago is the author of Grindin and founder of Mischievous Girl Foundation,
which is dedicated to helping battered women and inner-city girls. She lives in Harlem, New
York, and Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband and son.

Sales History:
urban books trade paperback
Soft: Cocaine Love Stories
9/11 (978-1-60162-463-5)

Pages: 304 Spine: 3/4 Pack: 48

Authors Residence:
Harlem, NY

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U R B A N B O O K S M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

OBSESSION 3
Bitter Taste of Revenge

Treasure Hernandez

Street lit favorite Treasure Hernandez brings readers Obsession 3, where

everything comes full circle as Lucky tries to maneuver through a maze of
some down-ass chicksand those chicks want to take him down.

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Imagine a girl so in love that shes willing to serve time in jail for her man. Now meet Secret
Miller, eighteen and pregnant, being hauled o to jail while her boyfriend, Lucky, looks the
other way. The dope the police found in the car is Luckys, but since its Secrets car and shes
the one driving, the police throw her in cus. Not only does Lucky not speak up for his girl,
but he has his side chick come and pick him up from the scene while Secret sits watching in
the back of a police car.
Imagine a girl so obsessed with revenge that shes willing to spend the rest of her life in jail
after paying back her man for his disloyalty. Now walk with Secret Miller and a boatload of
other broads who have been burned by Lucky. They want to see him pay for the hurt and
pain hes caused in their lives.

praise for treasure hernandez

This was truly a good read if you enjoy urban novels.Dr. Nic (Goodreads)
Treasure Hernandez served eight years in a federal penitentiary. She has paid her debts
to society, and now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her daughter. She is presently working
on future projects for Urban Books, including co-writing a book with New York Times
bestselling author Carl Weber.

Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-499-7
Price: $6.99/$7.99 Rights: World
Pages: 304 Spine: 3/4 Pack: 48
Authors Residence:
Atlanta, GA

Sales History:
urban books trade paperback
Obsession 2
11/13 (978-1-60162-568-7)
Obsession
12/12 (978-1-60162-531-1)

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U R B A N R E N A I S S A N C E M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

REDEMPTION LOST
Marc Avery

Marc Avery debuts with his exciting new novel, Redemption Lost.
Featuring a young screenwriter with substance abuse problems and a
quickly quashed idealistic view of the world, this novel illustrates the
revelations of secrets that will set a young man on the path to revenge.
KEY SELLING POINTS
This author is an up and comer
for Urban Books. We look
forward to him producing more
outstanding literary works.

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Anthony Porter, an emerging young screenwriter and closeted alcoholic, loses faith in family
and relationships after he learns of his fathers infidelity. Then he meets Essence, a girl with a
college degree, her own home, and the perfect smile. Feeling like she is the one, he throws
himself into the relationship, only to learn of her manipulative and vindictive ways.
Battling with depression and his own inner demons, Anthony turns to screenwriting
as his only solace. Just as things are improving, Anthony learns of secrets that shatter his
world again, leaving him wanting retribution, for which he will risk everything, including
his freedom.

praise for marc avery and his novels

Marc Avery is dangerous with his pen. He weaves a unique plot with a fascinating
character that drives Redemption Lost to a level of pure perfection. Youll be adding this
novel to your list of favorites, and this author is definitely one to watch.
Brenda Hampton, bestselling author of the Naughty series
Marc Avery is a Philadelphia native, and Redemption Lost is his debut novel. He is currently
working on a thriller series. He lives in Delaware with his wife and children. You can visit
him at iammarcavery.com.

Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-799-8
Price: $6.99/$7.99 Rights: World
Pages: 304 Spine: 3/4 Pack: 48
Authors Residence:
Delaware
eBook: 978-1-62286-462-1

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U R B A N R E N A I S S A N C E M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

BIG GIRLS DRAMA

Carl Weber Presents

Tresser Henderson

Tresser Henderson delivers another hilarious, fast-paced novel that will

keep readers entertained to the very last page.

KEY SELLING POINTS

Tresser Henderson is known
for writing fiction with Real
Housewives-style drama
and humor.

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Whether its being told you have to purchase two seats on an airplane or getting dirty looks
when youre with a handsome man, being a big girl in a superficial world can come with
more issues than any woman should have to deal with. Add to that some over-the-top family
and marriage issues, and you have the perfect recipe for some Big Girls Drama.
When Vivian married Sheldon, she thought she would be spending her life with her best
friend, but now she is facing a dreadful problem: a sexless marriage. Whenever she tries to
reach for him in the night, Sheldon attacks her. Is he no longer attracted to her? Is he having
an aair? Vivian is sinking into depression, and she becomes determined to figure out what
secret her husband is hiding.
Monicas husband Devin has been very clear about why hes not interested in her anymore.
She tries to make things work with him, but when he calls out another womans name one
night, its the final straw. Monica summons her inner strength and goes from dutiful wife to
a sista out for revenge.
Kelly has also found out that her husband is having an aairwith a man. Now he wants
to move the man in and introduce him to neighbors as Kellys cousin. Shes not going
for it, and things soon go from bad to worse when she learns some even more devastating
information about her husband.
Sonya is single, so she doesnt have the marital woes that her friends do, but raising a
teenage daughter alone comes with its own set of problems. When she discovers that her
daughter is pregnant, shes heartbroken, but when she finds out who the father might be,
pandemonium ensues.

praise for tresser henderson

The book focuses on the ups and the downs of relationships and the lengths people will
go to hide their dirty work and also to expose others. Scheming, revenge, cheating, abuse,
you name it this book covers it, and it will have you hooked from the first chapter.
BCurrent Mag
Tresser Henderson was raised in the small town of Skipwith, Virginia. She has an associate
degree in computer medical administration and works for a major health insurance company.
Her marriage and her children rank at the top of the list of her lifes blessings. Having the
courage to step out on faith and accomplish her dream of being published comes in second.
Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-788-2
Price: $6.99/$7.99 Rights: World
Pages: 304 Spine: 3/4 Pack: 48
Authors Residence:
Richmond, VA

Sales History:
urban books trade paperback
The Johnson Sisters
6/15 (978-1-62286-704-2)
My Mans Best Friend III
6/14 (978-1-60162-412-3)
My Mans Best Friend II
5/13 (978-1-60162-384-3)

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U R B A N R E N A I S S A N C E M A S S M A R K E T | MARCH 2017

BI-SATISFIED
Nikki-Michelle

Nikki-Michelle shows readers what happens when you mix sex, half-truths,
and hidden agendas with burning lust and sexual curiosity.

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Summer Kennedy is a power player in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been on a journey of
self-discovery since she was old enough to remember. From love to the identity of her
real parents to her openly brazen sexuality, she has always felt something was missing.
Working side by side with powerhouse lawyer and best friend David Hall, an openly
bi-sexual black male, Summer feels a spark with David that dares to challenge the laws
of attraction. Can Summer lose herself in Davids erotic call?
When Michael, Davids friend and ex-lover, comes into town, the game of cat and mouse
between two friends changes everything for Summer. Michael is aware of her sexual desires,
and he uses her in his plot against the man who did something so unforgivable that ten
years later, Michael is still looking to make him pay.
In order to understand the method to Michaels madness, youll have to take a walk on the
wild side. Take a journey of learning to accept what society deems unacceptable.

praise for nikki-michelle

Now when you are prepared, get comfortable because you will not put the book down
until the last page.diariesof2thickchicks.blogspot.com
This was a very raw, erotic and powerful read. The author brought us flawed but complex
characters with the storyline to match. She brought her A game and held nothing back.
The scenes were so vivid that every scene you could visualize without eort. This was
definitely a page turner.Deedee H. (Goodreads)
Nikki-Michelle resides in Atlanta, Georgia by way of Mississippi. Carried by her love of
reading, she began writing at the age of twelve. Her first piece of published work includes a
short story in If Only for One Night titled Whats Real? She is a host and CEO for the
internationally known Blog talk radio show Seriously Sensual, where she interviews African
American writers throughout the nation. While continuing her education, she is a married
mother of two and an avid reader. Her desire to create stories of love, hurt, drama, and
real life situations is what inspires her to continue on her journey to pen the perfect novel.

Category: Fiction
ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-773-8
Price: $6.99/$7.99 Rights: World
Pages: 304 Spine: 3/4 Pack: 48
Authors Residence:
Atlanta, GA

Sales History:
urban books trade paperback
Tell Me No Lies
10/13 (978-1-60162-378-2)
Tell Me No Secrets
7/12 (978-1-60162-353-9)

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