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This past month at TKA has been as busy as ever. We are all excited about diving into the summer, but there are no plans to lounge by the pool for us! We've all got full plates to manage, the RWA conference to attend and lots of buzz-worthy releases coming down the pike. One recent release that's already buzzing pretty loudly is HARD BITTEN by Chloe Neill, which yielded the author's first-ever appearance on the New York Times list at #16 in paperback and #66 on the USA Today list. Coincidentally, Chloe will be taking over our chat room for a not-to-be-missed Chicagoland Vampires-style pajama party next Thursday at 9pm ET, so make plans to attend! There was also a USA Today hit for Rachel Caine's ninth Morganville Vampires book, BITE CLUB at #63. Help us give a big shout out to these fab authors!
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Now to switch gears a bit, as many in the writing community are aware, Brenda Novak holds an annual auction for diabetes research each spring. Authors participate in a big way by donating signed books, critiques and other goodies. The Knight Agency has donated a gift basket filled with more than 40 autographed books, and Deidre Knight is giving away a first chapter crit. (Yes, we are shamelessly linking you to our auction listings, but remember it's for a very good cause!) There are also tons of Knight Agency authors donating their books or expertise (and we also heard a rumor about an in-person meet and greet with Celine Dion up for sale), so make sure to check it out.
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It's been three short years since Chloe Neill arrived on the scene with the first book in her Chicagoland Vampires series, SOME GIRLS BITE. In that time, she's written three more books, racked up a long list of accolades and acquired a devout fanbase, which congregates in her "Meritverse" forums to pick appart her books and conjecture about what curveball the author will throw at their beloved heroine, Merit, next. Needless to say, Chloe has enjoyed a fabulous ride together so far with Merit by her side, and it's only getting better. With the May 3rd release of her fourth book, HARD BITTEN, Chloe can now add New York Times and USA Today bestseller to her name after the title debuted in the 16th and 66th spot, respectively.
TKA: What would you say has changed most about you as a writer since releasing the first book in the Chicagoland Vampires series, SOME GIRLS BITE? In that same vein, how do you feel Merit, the heroine of the series, has grown and changed since Book 1?
CHLOE: I think I've become more confident writing in my characters' voices and more |
comfortable letting them explore the world. Merit, for example, isn't always sure of herself, but we've both simultaneously become more confident with her role as House Sentinel. That probably means she picks fights more often than she used to. ;) As readers can attest, I'm also more willing now to challenge Merit as a person, but only (and always) under the assumption that she'll get a happily ever after eventually. She deserves one!
TKA: With the May release of HARD BITTEN, you hit two national bestseller lists--#16 on the New York Times paperback list and #66 on USA Today’s list--for the first time. How did it feel to reach that milestone? Have you done, or do you plan to do, anything special to celebrate?
CHLOE: I cried! It was an amazing, but surreal, achievement, especially since I don't consider myself to be a "writer" per se. (I feel more like a girl with a day job who tells a good story.)
I have a grand love affair with handbags, so I treated myself to a boxy, orange Kate Spade bag to celebrate, and had a fabulous dinner with Jeremy, my fiance. He had actually purchased a "New York Times Bestseller Gift" ahead of time, because he |
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believed HARD BITTEN would make the list. (SWOON!). After all that, I think I played with the dogs and got back to editing DRINK DEEP, the follow-up to HARD BITTEN, which will be released in November.
TKA: Though it’s hard to put a finger on what makes it the right time for a bestseller, were their certain ingredients that you feel helped create the perfect storm?
HARD BITTEN was my sixth release, and the fourth book in my Chicagoland Vampires series, so the accumulation of fans and fan awareness of the books over time definitely helped. I also engage in an online marketing campaign for each book, and Penguin definitely helped get out the word. All of those factors contributed--as did readers who were engaged by TWICE BITTEN and wanted to read the next chapter in Merit's saga!
CHLOE: Much of your Chicagoland Vampires fanbase was shocked at the ending of HARD BITTEN. You’ve been asking readers to trust you that it all works out in the end and offered lots of hugs and an addictive video of Schnauzer puppies on your blog to ease their frazzled nerves. As an author, how hard is it to write a twist in your book that you know will cause your fans heartache, as well as put your beloved characters through their paces?
The writing itself isn't bad--the events of HARD BITTEN are part of the master series plan, and I obviously know what's coming down the road and how all the puzzle pieces fit together. (Although I did cry as I was writing it.) I definitely feel fans' frustration, and I've done what I can to reassure them with Facebook posts, forum posts, blog posts, etc. I hope readers can trust me until the next installment, and I'd offer one bit of advice: In my opinion, it's not so much the events in HARD BITTEN that are important, but we learn about the characters through those events.
TKA: You took a bit of an untraditional route to publishing by sending your query directly to the publisher and were rescued from the slush pile by an astute editorial assistant. Why did you initially query with the publisher directly rather than a literary agency, and what eventually led you to your agent, Lucienne Diver?
CHLOE: Interesting question! I started writing SOME GIRLS BITE after reading LOTS of paranormal romance (although there wasn't nearly as much PNR in 2005 as there is now). I decided the best way to approach publication was to figure out which authors wrote the kinds of stories I wrote, and which publishers and agents they worked with.
I picked Rachel Caine and Faith Hunter as the two leading ladies in that category--urban fantasy with interesting twists and fabulous leading ladies. I figured out who published them and who represented them, and queried those folks. I started with the publisher, rather than the agent, hoping that I'd at least get direct feedback from a publisher, which would help me decide whether the series was worth pursuing.
Lo and behold, I lucked out and ended up at Penguin and with Lucienne Diver. (Faith Hunter and I have the same editor AND the same agent! How cool is that?!) I feel incredibly fortunate to have followed in their footsteps, so to speak, and definitely recommend (1) doing the research first and (2) targeting your submissions.
TKA: On your blog, you reference this quote from the host of This American Life, Ira Glass,
“Nobody tells this to people who are beginners, I wish someone told me. All of us who do creative work, we get into it because we have good taste. But there is this gap. For the first couple years you make stuff, it’s just not that good. It’s trying to be good, it has potential, but it’s not. But your taste, the thing that got you into the game, is still killer… A lot of people never get past this phase, they quit. Most people I know who do interesting, creative work went through years of this….”
What was the watershed moment you knew your writing had caught up to your taste-level? What advice do you give to aspiring authors pushing through the “gap” years?
CHLOE: I'm not sure that it has! I am among my worst critics. That said, I try to use that perfectionism to my advantage. My goals when writing are to (1) include at least a couple of "OMG!" scenes (good entrances, good exits, etc.) in every book, and (2) edit for flow--to make sure every sentence flows from beginning to end without language hiccups that slow down the reader. There are definitely sentences and phrases that I'm proud of, and I adore my characters, but I'm not sure I think what I do is "good."
The best advice I can give is to keep reading and writing. As for writing, you can always fix what's on the page, but your writing can't improve if you aren't practicing. Reading makes you a more interesting person, which will make your characters, in my opinion, more interesting as well.
TKA: What can you tell us about the next book, DRINK DEEP, due in stores this November?
CHLOE: It very well may be my favorite book in the series! (Although I really loved TWICE BITTEN!) There are some bizarre natural events occurring in Chicago, and it's up to Merit to figure out why they're happening--and put them to a stop before the city faces a supernatural apocalypse. I won't spoil anything else in the storyline, but I think readers are going to love this installment. |
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On Thursday, May 26th at 9pm ET, Chloe Neill will be taking over our chat room with a Pajama Party event to celebrate the release of HARD BITTEN, the fourth book in her popular Chicagoland Vampires series. We're going to have fun games, prizes, pub convo and "snacks" (remember virtual pizza and ice cream has ZERO calories). See you there!
WHAT: Chat with Chloe Neill!
WHEN: Thursday, May 26th @ 9pm ET
WHERE: The Knight Agency Chat Room
HOW TO CHAT: Enter any combination of username and password. Login. Your computer must be Java enabled to chat.
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Chloe Neill's fourth Chicagoland Vampires novel, HARD BITTEN, debuted at #16 on the New York Times paperback print list and #21 on the e-book list. It hit the USA Today list at #66.
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Writer's Digest has invited Lucienne Diver to teach a webinar on world building, character development, plot building, and more for science fiction, fantasy and paranormal writers on Thursday, June 9th at 1:00pm ET. The class will last 90 minutes, and all registrants will be able to submit their story pitches to Lucienne for critique. Click here for more info.
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Greg Logsted's ALIBI JUNIOR HIGH is one of three titles on the 2011 – 2012 Sunshine State Young Reader’s Award Master List. The Sunshine State Young Reader's Award Program is a statewide reading motivation program for students in grades 3-8 cosponsored by the School Library Media Services Office of the Department of Education and the Florida Association for Media in Education.
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N.K. Jemisin's THE HUNDRED THOUSAND KINGDOMS is a Locus Award finalist in the First Novel category.
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Self-proclaimed "pie evangelist" Beth Howard shared tips for baking the perfect pie on Culinate. Beth is the author of the upcoming memoir, MAKING PIECE: A MEMOIR ABOUT LOVE, LOSS AND PIE.
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Rosemary Clement-Moore received a starred Kirkus review for her upcoming young adult release, TEXAS GOTHIC (June 2011), that noted, "This engaging mystery has plenty of both paranormal and romance, spiced with loving families and satisfyingly packed with self-sufficient, competent girls."
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Back by popular demand, Lynn Flewelling is gearing up for her 2011 Writing on the Waves seminar. The workshop will feature both a beginners and advanced track, as well as a special teaching excursion from Bar Harbor, Maine to scenic Schoodic Point in Acadia National Park. Writers will set sail from Boston on October 15th.
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Rachel Caine's tenth Morganville Vampires book, BITE CLUB, garnered the #63 spot on the USA Today list. Also, the author's ninth MV book, GHOST TOWN, is nominated for a 2011 Booksellers Best Award from The Greater Detroit Chapter of RWA in the Young Adult category.
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Fourth-day Universe nominated several TKA authors for 2010 Literature Uni Awards. Voting is still open.
Best YA Horror - GHOST TOWN by Rachel Caine
Best Star Wars book - FATE OF THE JEDI: ALLIES by Christie Golden
Best Paranormal Romance - ECSTASY IN DARKNESS by Gena Showalter & LIVING NIGHTMARE by Shannon K. Butcher
Best Horror book - THE BROKEN KINGDOMS by N. K. Jemisin
Best Urban Fantasy - BLOOD CROSS by Faith Hunter
Best Space Opera - DARKSHIP THEIVES by Sarah A. Hoyt
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Carol Berg's THE SPIRIT LENS is a finalist for the Colorado Book Awards in genre fiction.
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RomCon noms are in and the following authors are in the running for a coveted Readers Crown award:
Long Paranormal Romance - A HIGHLANDER'S DESTINY by Melissa Mayhue, IN THE DARKEST NIGHT by Patti O'Shea and LIVING NIGHTMARE by Shannon K. Butcher
Romantic Novella - "No Ordinary Man" (in One in a Million) and "Chasing the Dream" (in The Memory of a Kiss) by Abby Gaines
Sci-fi/Futuristic/Time-Travel Romance - A HIGHLANDER'S HOMECOMING by Melissa Mayhue
Short Contemporary Romance - HER SUPRISE HERO by Abby Gaines |
Leigh Evans's HEDI'S BOOK OF RULES, the first in a new series about a half-blooded Fae who must steal an amulet to rescue her last surviving family member, and soon finds herself on the run with the very werewolf who once betrayed her, to Holly Blanck at St. Martin's, in a pre-empt, by Deidre Knight at The Knight Agency (world). |
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What to Expect When You're Expecting an Offer
An agent provides many services and benefits when an author is on the verge of receiving their first publishing offer, everything from the proverbial hand-holding, to sorting out offers from multiple houses to reviewing and finalizing the contract. Since there’s frequent debate these days about the necessity of having an agent versus self-publishing, I thought it would be helpful if we went “back to basics” and took a look at what a first-time author can expect from the submission and sale process.
First, the agent signs on the new client, and there’s much high-fiving over the shiny, pretty manuscript that both of you love. Then you buckle up and, most likely, get down to work—i.e. the agent outlines any edits she might want to suggest for making the manuscript stronger. In this tough economy, it’s more important than ever that a manuscript from a debut author be as outstanding as possible.
Once the manuscript is in final shape, the agent makes a submission list and
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sends out the project (aka “shopping” in agentspeak). This is where the author can expect one thing: to feel a little crazy. It’s a strange feeling, realizing that perfect strangers, editors who work with authors you admire, are reading your work. But be forewarned: That feeling will likely wear off because the submission stage often takes a few months. Sometimes it’s faster—much faster. At TKA we’ve sold books within twenty-four hours of submission on quite a few occasions. I’ve also sold a book two years after I submitted it, and placed another project six years after making the initial submission. So, the time frame from submission to receiving an offer can vary widely. To be on the safe side, prepare and expect to wait months, not days.
Naturally, if multiple houses step forward with interest, that heightens the stakes and your agent will need to manage an auction. But, for the sake of simplicity, let’s picture a scenario where just the one house decides to bid. The agent receives an email or call from the publisher saying they’d like to discuss the project, MOST MARVELOUS FIRST NOVEL EVER by Debbie Debut. Is it still available? Your agent will let the editor know that, yes, the project is still up for grabs and then the editor makes an opening offer. You can
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expect a good deal of back-and-forth in negotiations for MOST MARVELOUS, because a good agent knows that an editor won’t make their very best offer right out of the gate. Sometimes the agent can haggle a fair amount; however, if the publisher thinks the book still needs a lot of work, for instance, the offer may not improve as much as you and your agent would like.
Some of the offer’s aspects that are negotiated include: subsidiary rights (audio, foreign rights, e-books, book club, film), royalty rate, format (will it be hard cover, mass market, trade paper, or perhaps even digital first?), advance amount, payout of the advance (some publishers try to apportion money to publication, some don’t, but clearly the author wants to be paid sooner, not later), number of author copies, which rights the author will keep and which the publisher will get. Especially in an auction situation, there are bonuses that might be added to sweeten the offer—some of these include bonuses for appearing on the NYT, for selling X number of copies in the first year or for earning out the advance in a set time frame. There are a variety of potential bonuses that publishers may add in order to make the offer more attractive.
Once the offer is finalized and accepted, you can expect…to wait some more! Publishers routinely take up to sixty or even ninety days to send a contract. Occasionally it might even be longer than that. But once your agent receives the contract, they will go over it carefully, asking for any changes that are required. They may ask for contract revisions for several reasons-- because the document doesn’t reflect the deal terms that were agreed to originally, or because the publisher has changed their standard contract boilerplate language. Or maybe because there are new points of debate (for instance, right now our agency is eager to ensure that publishers don’t hold reserves against *digital* royalties, which obviously can’t be returned.)
And then, finally, once the agent has gone over the contract carefully, asked for changes and received the final copy you can expect to…sign on the dotted line! And maybe pop a bottle of bubbly with your significant other that night, to celebrate your new venture as a publisher author. |
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QUESTION: What is your number one grammar pet peeve?
LUCIENNE DIVER : Without a doubt it’s people misusing who and that. If it’s a person, it’s a “who.” For example, “he couldn’t stand to look at the woman who had broken his heart” rather than “he couldn’t stand to look at the woman that….” Objects are “that,” as in “the baseball that shot straight through his window was now nestled innocently amidst the shattered glass.”
NEPHELE TEMPEST: I can only pick one? Okay, if I have to limit my inclination to rant, I’d say people who don’t know their pronouns—possessive or not. As in, don’t know when to use me vs. I, he vs. him, me vs. myself.
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MELISSA JEGLINSKI: My number one grammar pet peeve is when a person missues the term "a lot" and spells it as one word. I see that a lot.
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Each month, we list what our agents are currently looking for and/or a particular type of book they've heard editors are asking to see. The watercooler items will be adjusted as agents receive new information or develop new interests. Therefore, some items may be repeated from the previous month's watercooler item if interests have not changed.
Also, pleased be advised that this is not a complete listing of the types of books TKA will represent. For a listing of the types of titles we rep, please visit www.KnightAgency.net.
Melissa Jeglinski: I'm currently looking for middle grade fiction and would love to see some male protagonists. I'm still in the market for great women's fiction and category romance. (NEW UDPDATE! April 2011)
Deidre Knight: I’m really on a YA reading kick and would love to find some wonderful debut (or established) authors in this category, along with Middle Grade. Additionally, I'm hungering for |
a fresh romance in the contemporary category, something with a strong series hook. Also, I'm always looking for lyrical-commercial fiction of any kind. Think TIME TRAVELERS WIFE or David Cristafano’s THE GIRL SHE USED TO BE. (Last Update February 2011)
Lucienne Diver: I've got a very full list, so I'm not taking on many new clients at this time. That said, I'd love to find some really wonderful southern women's fiction (with or without a magical realism angle) and a great epic middle-grade series (think in the vein of Rick Riordan, who I love). (Last Update February 2011)
Nephele Tempest: I’m looking for great young adult—particularly something set in the real world as opposed to fantasy/paranormal—with a strong voice and that tackles difficult issues in a realistic, sympathetic way; I’d love some new women’s fiction, again with a strong voice, and not necessarily a romantic story but with strong relationships of all kinds; in romance I’d love some contemporary and romantic suspense. I still love the paranormals but it’s getting very hard to find something fresh and I feel a bit overwhelmed with them all at this point. (Last Update December 2010)
Elaine Spencer: It seems like the Writers Digest “Hot List” queries have finally subsided. If you submitted one and I didn't get to it, please resend according to the guidelines! I'm not changing what I was looking for last month, but I'm going to add to it a bit: high concept romantic suspense, something beyond the typical serial killer on the loose story, great historical romance or historical fiction, (for me, this means pre-1900s), and strong boy-protagonist young adult or middle grade stories, something with a great voice and strong writing, and any compelling women’s fiction, particularly witty commercial stories about women facing life in their mid to late twenties. Also, I would really REALLY love to add a great Harlequin presents author to my line up. I absolutely love the luxe and drama associated with those books.(Last Update December 2010)
Pamela Harty: I am always looking for romance, but in particular romantic suspense and contemporary. I am also interested in women’s commercial fiction. I love my YA authors and would love to see more of this genre. Additionally, I haven’t had many nonfiction queries lately and would like to see more including parenting, self help, motivation and health. (Last Update October 2010)
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Melissa Jeglinski recently added a new member to the family, Miss Lucille Mae, who she adopted from the local animal humane society. Melissa describes the kitten as a, "4 lb terror," but does so with a smile because the new kitty is equal parts crazy and adorable -- and already much loved. Lucy's name was inspired by Lucille Ball, of "I Love Lucy" fame, and she is certainly living up to her moniker by getting herself into all sorts of trouble, which includes harrassing her big sis Tallulah. She also apparently has publishing aspirations and likes to type out a few emails to her "potential clients" by walking across Melissa's keyboard.
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A TAPTESTRY OF DREAMS
Roberta Gellis| Sourcebooks
A maiden who will not marry
For the lovely Lady Audris, taking a husband would mean losing her home. She is content to concentrate on her special gift, weaving gorgeous tapestries that often contain hints of the future. But nothing predicts the arrival of Hugh Licorne, confident in his strength and single-minded in his determination-to have her.
A battle-hardened knight who needs a bride
From the moment Hugh sets eyes on Lady Audris, he knows he has found the woman destined to be his wife. She's courageous and beautiful, delicate yet strong. But winning her trust and defending her from her enemies will be the greatest battle he has ever faced.
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HARD BITTEN
Chloe Neill | Penguin
Chicago is beset by supernatural tensions, and Merit-vampire protector of a safe haven called Cadogan house-is worried that the humans will be reaching for their pitchforks any minute. It doesn't help that yet another vampire rave is broken up by the mayor, and a new inhibition- reducing drug is circulating through the community.
It's up to Merit to put her house in order-literally. And if that takes getting a little blood on her hands, so be it.
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PAST MIDNIGHT
Jasmine Haynes| Penguin
It's time to push the boundaries of erotic sensibility.
A devastating blow rocked Erin and Dominic's marriage, and now only extreme sexual games can soothe their emotional pain. But their most daring erotic adventure is just ahead, and it could ultimately destroy everything they hoped to save.
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WARRIOR OF THE ISLES
Debbie Mazzuca | Kensington
Bound By Duty
In a time of raids and ransoms, Aidan MacLeod is responsible for a formidable Scottish keep and all the people within. Yet the fearless Highland laird never forgets his charge to shield his young half-brother from the grave consequences of his tragic birth.
Linked By Fate
But an alluring stranger known only as Syrena could undo all of Aidan's defenses. For Syrena has vowed to bring Aidan's brother to a realm far from the Scotland of their understanding. To succeed, she is at Aidan's mercy.
Divided By Desire
Ignoring his attraction to the beautiful Syrena is pointless. But if Aidan lets himself trust the enchanting woman who has so quickly captured his heart, he'll be forced to risk everything he has sworn to protect. . .
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THE TEXAS TYCOON'S BABY
Crystal Green| Harlequin
An earth-shattering family scandal turned Chet Barron into a Texas billionaire overnight. But something else had rocked the former rancher's world: the incredible night of passion he'd shared with Mina Ferguson. His ultra-efficient assistant was the most desirable woman Chet had ever known. If he only knew the secret she was carrying…
Mina had been hopelessly in love with her ruggedly handsome boss since day one. But how could she tell the brooding cowboy with daddy issues that he was about to become a father? It would take some trust and a lot of sweet persuasion to land this reticent Western tycoon. Because she wasn't going to give him up—not for love or money!
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BEAR CLAW CONSPIRACY
Jessica Andersen| Harlequin
Forensic analyst Gigi Lynd had an agenda. And it didn't include facing off against cop-turned-ranger Matt Blackthorn. But she'd do anything to help investigate a deadly attack in the Colorado back country and uncover a conspiracy…even partner up with a hardened loner who saw her inexperience as a liability.
Matt couldn't afford a partner like stubborn, sexy Gigi. He'd lost too many men in the line of duty to pretend that he could keep her safe. If he was going to catch the killer, he needed to stay focused. Determined. But his greatest distraction came from a woman he had no choice but to protect….
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REBECCA'S RASHNESS
Lauren Baratz-Logsted. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Rebecca’s the tough one, always chastising the other Eights for not bucking up when trouble arises. But how will she fare when it’s her turn to face her power?
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GHOST HUNTRESS: THE DISCOVERY
Marley Gibson| Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
After some time off, Kendall’s ready to begin ghost hunting again. But her life is still in flux. She misses Patrick, her new love. She needs to find a photographer to replace Taylor. Plus, she may have discovered who her real father is, but to be sure, she has to convince his family she’s not a fake.
And then there’s a certain doll that seems to be out to get her and her friends. Adoll?How could that be? Unless, perhaps, it’s not just a doll. Maybe it’s a vessel containing the soul of a man so evil in life, not even death could stop his reign of terror. This could be Kendall’s most terrifying and deadliest encounter yet.
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THE CELLAR
A. J. Whitten| Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Meredith Willis is suspicious of Adrien, the new guy next door. When she dares to sneak a look into the windows of his house, she sees something in the cellar that makes her believe that Adrien might be more than just a creep—he may be an actual monster.
But her sister, Heather, doesn’t share Meredith’s repulsion. Heather believes Adrien is the only guy who really understands her. In fact, she may be falling in love with him. When Adrien and Heather are cast as the leads in the school production of Romeo and Juliet, to Heather, it feels like fate. To Meredith, it feels like a bad omen. But if she tries to tear the couple apart, she could end up in the last place she’d ever want to be: the cellar. Can Meredith convince her sister that she’s dating the living dead before it’s too late for both of them?
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EXPOSED: HER UNDERCOVER MILLIONAIRE
Michelle Celmer| Harlequin
Exposing his enemy's foundation as a fraud meant Brandon Dilson must pose as a charity case. In reality, the laid-back ranching magnate knew all about living large. It was exquisite irony that the foundation sent him to an image consultant. And a delicious bonus that she was the gorgeously buttoned-up Paige Adams.
For this self-made career woman, their affair was as ill-advised as it was inevitable. Not only had she mixed business with pleasure, she was about to find out she'd fallen for an imposter. But Paige had a surprise for Brandon, as well—one that might alter the course of their lives….
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THE OFFICER'S SECRET
Debbie Giusti | HarperCollins
In the middle of the night, Maggie Bennett finds her army officer sister dead in her military housing. She's devastated by the loss of the estranged sibling with whom she was trying to reconnect. But as U.S. Army criminal investigations agent Nate Patterson begins asking questions about the officer's suspicious death, Maggie can't tell the handsome man everything she knows. Except that her sister was definitely murdered—for a secret Maggie can't share. Then she walks into the killer's trap and has to trust Nate with the truth…and her heart.
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UNFORGETTABLE
Cassie Miles | Harlequin
After trekking through the Rocky Mountains, surviving a head injury and the amnesia that followed, Jack Dalton couldn't imagine anything more healing than Caitlyn Morris and her remote cabin. Unfortunately, Jack's peace was shattered thanks to dangerous men toting guns and demanding answers. Although Jack had no idea who they were or what information he possessed, the thought of Caitlyn getting caught in the cross fire had him defending them against this unknown enemy. Still, Jack feared his true identity would add another deadly layer to his seemingly complicated past…and force Caitlyn to walk away. But whatever happened, he couldn't just let her go. Because regardless of his memory loss, Caitlyn was a woman he'd never forget.
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BITE CLUB
Rachel Caine | Penguin
After discovering that vampires populate her town, college student Claire Danvers knows that the undead just want to live their lives. But someone else wants them to get ready to rumble.
There's a new extreme sport getting picked up on the Internet: bare- knuckle fights pitting captured vampires against each other-or humans. Tracking the remote signal leads Claire- accompanied by her friends and frenemies-to discover that what started as an online brawl will soon threaten everyone in Morganville..
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