Recommended Reads
The links below provide more information about each book, and often include a synopsis, reviews, and picture of the book’s cover.
* = Contemporary Setting
HC = Hardcover
2001 Nonfiction
Hayes, Melissa and Marilyn Westervelt–A Mug-up with Elisabeth, A Companion for Readers of Elisabeth Ogilvie–Down East Books
Hughes, William and Andrew Smith, Eds.–Bram Stoker: History, Psychoanalysis and the Gothic –Macmillan Press (nonfiction)–July 1998
2001 Fiction
December 2001
Andersen, Susan–Obsessed *–Zebra
Busbee, Shirlee–Swear by the Moon–Warner
Carlysle, Viveca–Love Lost, Love Found *–BET Books
Gilbert, Anna–A Morning in Eden–Minotaur Books (HC)
Howard, Linda–Strangers in the Night: Lake of Dreams/Blue Moon/Whiteout *–Pocket (HC, 3-books in one)
Robards, Karen–To Trust a Stranger *–Pocket (HC)
Sanders, Marcella–The Power of Love *–BET Books
Scarbrough, Jan–Tangled Memories *–Imajinn Books (gothic)
November 2001
Agnew, Denise A.–Treacherous Wishes *–Treble Heart Books
Amos, Robyn–Bring Me a Dream *–Harper Torch
Day, Dianne–Beacon Street Mourning–Bantam
Estep, Irene–Send Me No Roses *–New Concepts
Feehan, Christine and Melanie George–A Very Gothic Christmas–Pocket
Johnson, Doris–Midsummer Moon *–BET Books
London, Cait–Leaving Lonely Town *–Avon
McKinney, Meagan–Moonlight Becomes Her–Kensington (HC)
Meredith, Marilyn–Deadly Trail *–Hard Shell Word Factory
Peters, Elizabeth–The Copenhagen Connection *–Avon (reprint)
Raleigh, Debbie–The Christmas Wish–Zebra Regency Mystery
Sawyer, Meryl–Closer Than She Thinks *–Zebra
October 2001
Allen, Robin–The Promise *–BET Books
Atherton, Nancy–Aunt Dimity Beats the Devil *–Penguin (reprint)
Blayne, Sra–An Improper Bride–Zebra (gothic?)
Bodoin, Dorothy–Darkness at Foxglove Corners *–Five Star (HC)
Bond, Stephanie–Got Your Number *–St. Martin’s
Delinsky, Barbara–Variation on a Theme *–Harper Torch (reprint)
Harrison, Shirley–Dangerous Fortune *–BET Books
Janssen, Christine–Nightmare Run *–Wings Press
Jerott, Michelle–Her Bodyguard *–Avon
Lee, Rachel–Under Suspicion *–Warner
Lutz, John–The Night Caller *–Pinnacle
Madden, Sandra–Comfort and Joy–Zebra
Radcliffe, Ann–The Mysteries of Udolpho–Penguin Classics (reprint, gothic)
Ross, Clarissa–Ghost of Dark Harbor–Five Star (HC reprint)
Siciliano, Sam–Darkness–Pinnacle (horror)
Sims, Janice–This Time Forever *–BET Books
Taylor, Janelle–In Too Deep *–Zebra
White, Karen–Whispers of Goodbye–LoveSpell Candleglow (gothic)
September 2001
Anthology–Dark Seductions *–Kensington (Trade PB)
Agnew, Denise A.–Dangerous Intentions *–Treble Heart Books
Barton, Beverly–Every Move She Makes *–Zebra
Berenson, Laurien–Once Bitten *–Kensington (HC)
Chern, Vivian–Homicidal Intent *–Dell
Craft, Francine–Forever Love *–BET Books
Drake, Shannon–Deep Midnight *–Zebra (werewolf)
Ferguson, Jo Ann–His Lady Midnight–Zebra Regency
Gardner, Lisa–The Next Accident *–Bantam (HC)
Hohl, Joan–Shadiw’s Kiss–Zebra (anthology)
Hooper, Kay–Touching Evil *–Bantam
Horrock, Henry–Blood Red *–Pinnacle
Massey, Sujata–The Bride’s Kimono *–HarperCollins (HC)
Osborne, Denise–A Deadly Arrangement *–Berkley Prime Crime
Rinehart, Mary Roberts–A Light in the Window *–Kensington
Schone, Robin–Gabriel’s Woman–Kensington Brava (Trade PB)
Smithdeal, Charles–Without Sin *–Onyx
Terreri, Malinda–A Tax Deductible Death *–Berkley Prime Crime
Wald, Noreen–Rembrance of Murders Past *–Berkley Prime Crime
August 2001
Chittenden, Margaret–Dying to See You *–Kensington (reprint)
Coffman, Virginia–The House at Sandalwood–Hall (large print HC gothic)
du Maurier, Daphne–Rebecca–Avon (reprint)
Goldring, Kat–All Signs Point to Murder *–Berkley Prime Crime
Holt, Victoria–Menfreya in the Morning–Thorndike (large print HC gothic)
Jackson, Lisa–Hot Blooded *–Zebra
Kingsbury, Kate–Death is in the Air–Berkley Prime Crime
Lewis, Shelby–Sacred Love *–BET Books
Madison, Carolyn–The Sinister Spinster–Zebra Regency
Meredith, Marilyn–The Choice *–PageFree Publishing
Morgan, Rachelle–An Unlikely Lady–Avon
Perrin, Kayla–Flirting With Danger *–BET Books
Platas, Berta–Livewire *–Pinnacle
Williams, Jeanne Crecy–Hands of Terror–iUniverse
July 2001
Agnew, Denise–Forevermore *–Treble Heart Books (trade pb reprint)
Bicos, Olga–Heat of the Moment *–Zebra
Cannell, Dorothy–Bridesmaids Revisited *–Penguin (reprint)
Davis, Dee–Just Breathe*–Ivy
Davis, Nageeba–A Dying Art *–Berkley Prime Crime (HC)
Michaels, Fern–What You Wish For *–Zebra (reprint)
June 2001
Cail, Carol–The Seeds of Time *–Deadly Alibi Press
Cameron, Stella–Glass Houses *–Zebra
Chase, S.E.–No Mercy *–Pinnacle
Hunter, Gwen–Delayed Diagnosis *–Mira
Johansen, Iris–Final Target *–Bantam (HC)
Joy, Dara–Ritual of Proof *–William Morrow (HC, futuristic)
Kaiser, R.J.–Hoodwinked *–Mira
Lowell, Elizabeth–Moving Target *–William Morrow (HC)
McCutcheon, Pam–Enchantment–Zebra Ballad (ghost-time-travel)
Reah, Danuta–Listen to the Shadows *–HarperCollins (HC)
Steel, Danielle–Leap of Faith *–Delacorte (HC)
Stockenberg, Antoinette–Tidewater *–St. Martin’s
Thomas, Jacquelin–Undeniably Yours *–BET Books
May 2001
Anthology–Wait Till Dark *–Pocket
Karen Robards, Andrea Kane, Mariah Stewart, Linda Anderson
Adams, Kylie–Fly Me to the Moon *–Zebra
Barron, Stephanie–Jane and the Stillroom Maid–Bantam (reprint)
Byrd, Adrianne–All I’ve Ever Wanted *–BET Books
Emery, Lynn–Gotta Get Next To You *–Harper Torch
Harper, Karen–Shaker Run *–Mira
Johansen, Iris–The Search *–Bantam (reprint)
Lowell, Elizabeth–Amber Beach *–Avon (reprint)
Lowell, Elizabeth–Jade Island *–Avon (reprint)
Lowell, Elizabeth–Midnight in Ruby Bayou *–Avon (reprint)
Lynds, Gayle–Mesmerized *–Pocket (HC)
Martin, Kat–The Secret *–Zebra
McCall, Dinah–Storm Warnings *–Mira
Montgomery, Selena–Rules of Engagement *–BET Books
Novak, Brenda–Dear Maggie *–Harlequin Superromance #987
Peters, Elizabeth–Lord of the Silent–William Morrow (HC)
Peters, Elizabeth–The Love Talker *–Avon (reprint)
Neri, Penelope–Moonshadow–Love Spell Candleglow (gothic)
Stevens, Rosemary–Death on a Silver Tray–Berkley Prime Crime (reprint, Regency mystery)
Taylor, Janelle–Can’t Stop Loving You *–Zebra
Winters, Angela–Know By Heart *–BET Books
April 2001
Bussey, Loure-Dangerous Passions *–BET Books
Brown, Sandra–Standoff *–Warner (reprint)
Bugge, Carole–Who Killed Mona Lisa? *–Berkley Prime Crime
Cach, Lisa–The Mermaid of Penperro–Leisure Lovespell
Crusie, Jennifer–Welcome to Temptation *–St. Martin’s (reprint)
Douglas, Charlotte–Stranger in His Arms *–Harlequin Intrigue #611
Emerson, Kathy Lynn–Face Down Among the Winchester Geese–Kensington (reprint)
Hale, Gena–Paradise Island *–Onyx (gothic)
Heller, Jane–Female Intelligence *–St. Martin’s (HC)
Horn, Stephen–In Her Defense *–Harper Torch (reprint)
Lee, Adrianne–Undercover Baby *–Harlequin Intrigue #609
Lynds, Gayle–Mesmerized *–Pocket
Lynn, Sheryl–Colorado’s Finest *–Harlequin Intrigue #612
Marquez, Victoria–Wild For You *–Pinnacle
McCoy, Judi–I Dream of You *–Zebra
Michaels, Fern–Charming Lily *–Zebra
O’Brien, Meg–Gathering Lies *–Mira
Peters, Elizabeth–He Shall Thunder in the Sky–Avon (reprint)
Quick, Amanda–Slightly Shady *–Bantam (HC)
Rose, Katie–Runaway Hearts–Bantam (gothic)
Skye, Christina–Going Overboard *–Island
Smith, Kathryn–Elusive Passion–Avon
Swanson, Denise–Murder of a Sweet Old Lady–Signet
Swift, Virginia–Brown-Eyed Girl *–Avon (reprint)
Toombs, Jane–Her Mysterious Houseguest *–Silhouette Special Ed. #1391
Van Gieson, Judith–The Stolen Blue *–Berkley (HC)
Webb, Debra–Protective Custody *–Harlequin Intrigue #610
West, Chassie–Killer Riches *–Avon
Wilson, Laura–Dying Voices *–Bantam (reprint)
March 2001
Anthology–Bayou Blood Brothers *–Harlequin Intrigue #606
Rebecca York, Metsy Hintle, Joanna Wayne
Agnew, Denise–Forevermore *–Starlight Writer (online)
Barrett, Jean–The Hunt for Hawk’s Daughter *–Harlequin Intrigue #605
Barton, Beverly–Navajo’s Woman *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1063
Beaton, M.C.–The Skeleton in the Closet *–St. Martin’s
Brockman, Suzanne–The Defiant Hero *–Ballantine
Brown, Sandra–The Devil’s Own *–Mira (HC reprint)
Carlysle, Liz–A Woman of Virtue–Pocket
Carrington, Tori–You Only Love Once–Harlequin Temptation #823
Daniels, Angie–Intimate Intentions *–Genesis Press
Dodd, Christina–Rules of Attraction –Avon (gothic)
Duquette, Anne Marie–Castillo’s Bride *–Harlequin Superromance #975
Feehan, Christine–The Scarletti Curse–Love Spell Candleglow (gothic)
Gellis, Roberta–A Personal Devil–Forge
Graham, Heather–Dying to Have Her *–Onyx
Heller, Jand–Name Dropping–St. Martin’s (reprint)
Jones, Jill–Remember Your Lies *–St. Martin’s
Jones, Linda Winstead–Madigan’s Wife *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1068
Kay, Linda–To Tame a Rogue–Zebra (time travel gothic)
King, Laurie R.–Folly *–Bantam (HC)
Livesay, Margot–The Missing World*–Penguin (trade pb reprint)
Long, James–Silence and Shadows *–Bantam (HC)
Lynn, Sheryl–To Protect Their Child *–Harlequin Intrigue #608
Martin, Kat–The Secret *–Zebra
Miles, Margaret–A Mischief in the Snow–Bantam
Myers, Helen R.–Dead End *–Mira
Osborn, Elane–Which Twin? *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1067
Paige, Robin–Death at Epsom Downs–Berkley Prime Crime
Palmer, Catherine–A Dangerous Silence *–Tyndale
Peters, Elizabeth–Summer of the Dragon *–Avon
Quick, Amanda–Wicked Widow–Bantam (reprint)
Robards, Karen–Scandalous–Pocket
Robb, J.D.–Betrayal in Death–Berkley (futuristic)
Robb, J.D.–Loyalty in Death–Berkley (futuristic reprint)
Roberts, Nora–The Villa *–Putnam (HC)
Robinson, Suzanne–The Legend–Bantam
Spindler, Erica–Bone Cold *–Mira
Staub, Wendy Corsi–The Last to Know *–Pinnacle
Stevens, Amanda–Nighttime Guardian *–Harlequin Intrigue $607
Tyner, Marilyn–Everything to Gain *–BET Books
Wishnia, K.J.A.–The Glass Factory *–Signet (reprint)
February 2001
Anthology–Murder Most Romantic *–Cumberland Press
Baker, Laura–Raven *–St. Martin’s
Bowden, Susan–Bitter Harvest *–Signet
Cullman, Heather–Bewitched–Signet Lords of Danger
Daniels, B.J.–Mystery Bride *–Harlequin Intrigue #604
Daniels, Rebecca–Rain Dance *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1061
Gabriel, Marius–The Seventh Moon–Bantam (reprint)
Gardner, Lisa–The Third Victim *–Bantam
Harrington, Johnathan–A Great Day for Dying *–Write Way (HC)
Henderson, Dee–The Guardian *–Multnomah (inspirational)
Herron, Rita–Saving His Son *–Harlequin Intrigue #601
Lane, Allison–The Notorious Widow–Signet Regency
Laurens, Stephanie–All About Love–Avon
McKinney, Meagan–Still of the Night *–Kensington (HC)
Michaels, Kasey–Too Good to be True *–Zebra
Neggers, Carla–The Carriage House *–Mira
Neita-Chen, Denise–Journey *–Noble House (HC)
Quick, Amanda–Wicked Widow–Bantam (ghost) (reprint)
Robb, J.D.–Conspiracy in Death–Berkley (futuristic) (reprint)
Simmons, Suzanne–Lip Service *–St. Martin’s
Simpson, Donna–Lady May’s Folly *–Zebra Regency
Sinclair, Dani–Best-Kept Secrets *–Harlequin Intrigue #602
Smith, Carol–The Neighbors *–Warner (reprint)
Snoe, Eboni–Emerald’s Fire *–BET Books
Steward, Sally–Private Vows *–Harlequin Intrigue #603
Stewart, Mariah–Voices Carry *–Pocket
Thornton, Elizabeth–Princess Charming–Bantam
Westbrook, Robert–The Mexican *–Onyx (movie tie-in)
January 2001
Alers, Rochelle–Private Passions *–BET Books
Allen, Harper–Woman Most Wanted *–Harlequin Intrigue #599
Anderson, Linda–When Night Falls *–Pocket
Bissell, Sallie–In the Forest of Harm *–Bantam (HC)
Davis, Dee–After Twilight *–Ivy
Devine, Thea–Sinful Secrets–Kensington (trade pb reprint)
Gabriel, Marius–The Seventh Moon–Bantam (reprint)
Gordon, Laura–Royal Protector *–Harlequin Intrigue #598
Heggan, Christiane–Blind Faith *–Mira
Holbrook, Cindy–The Missing Groom–Zebra Regency
Holling, Jen–Forever, My Lady–Harper Torch
Jacobs, Jonnie–Shadow of Doubt *–Kensington (reprint)
Johnson, Sharleen–Whispers in the Mist *–Clock Tower Fiction (online)
Joyce, B.D.–Deadly Love–St. Martin’s
Krentz, Jayne Ann–Lost and Found *–Putnam (HC)
Kurtz, Sylvie–Alyssa Again *–Harlequin Intrigue #600
Kyle, Kristen–Touched by Gold *–Bantam
Lee, Rachel–Thunder Mountain *–Silhouette Dreamscapes (reprint)
Lovelace, Merline–Dark Side of Dawn *–Signet
Lovelace, Merline–The Spy Who Loved Him *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1052
McCaferty, Barbara Taylor and Beverly Taylor Herald–Double Date *–Kensington Partners in Crime
McKenna, Lindsay–Hangar 13 *–Silhouette Dreamscapes (reprint)
Mostert, Natasha–The Midnight Side *–Morrow (HC)
Myers, Helen R.–Night Mist *–Silhouette Dreamscapes (reprint)
Peters, Elizabeth–The Camelot Caper *–Avon (reprint)
Potter, Patricia–The Perfect Family *–Berkley
Preston, Fayrene–The Barons of Texas: Kit *–Silhouette Desire #1342
Riley, Eugenia–A Tryst in Time–Leisure Love Spell (reprint)
Rogers, Evelyn–Devil in the Dark–Leisure (gothic)
Shannon, Colleen–The Wolf of Haskell Hall–Love Spell Candleglow (gothic)
Stevens, Amanda–Dark Obsession *–Silhouette Dreamscapes (reprint)
Veryan, Patricia–The Riddle of the Reluctant Rake–Zebra Regency Mystery (reprint)
Wainscott, Tina–Back in Baby’s Arms *–St. Martin’s (supernatural)
Webb, Debra–Bodyguard’s Baby *–Harlequin Intrigue #597
Wilhelm, Kate–No Defense *–Mira (reprint)