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
December 1999
Adler, Elizabeth–All or Nothing *–Delacorte (HC)
Ankrum, Barbara–I’ll Remember You *–Silhouette Int. Moments #972
Asaro, Catherine–The Veiled Web–Bantam (futuristic)
Auerbach, Nina–Daphne du Maurier, Haunted Heiress–U. of PA Press (biography)
Bird, Beverly–It Had To Be You *–Silhouette Int. Moments #970
Bowden, Susan–Forget Me Not *–Signet
Breton, Laurie–Black Widow *–Neighborhood Press
Burnes, Caroline–Familiar Christmas *–Harlequin Intrigue $542
Erickson, Lynn–Searching for Sarah *–Jove
Henry, April–Circles of Confusion *–Harper (reprint)
Hinze, Vicki–Acts of Honor *–St. Martin’s
Ryan, Jenna–The Stroke of Midnight *–Harlequin Intrigue #543
Sawyer, Meryl–Thunder Island *–Zebra
Skye, Christina–2000 Kisses *–Island Books
Stanhope, Nicqui–Distant Memories *–BET Books
Thurlo, Aimee–Christmas Wiitness *–Harlequin Intrigue #544
Wilson, Gayle–Each Precious Hour *–Harlequin Intrigue #541
November 1999
Albert, Susan Wittig–Chile Death *–Berkley (reprint)
Bingham, Lisa–When Night Draws Near *–Harlequin Intrigue #540
Bishop, Carly–No Baby But Mine *–Harlequin Intrigue #538
Canham, Marsha–Swept Away–Dell
Deveraux, Jude–High Tide *–Pocket (HC)
Garwood, Julie–Ransom *–Pocket (reprint)
Haines, Carolyn–Them Bones *–Bantam (ghost)
Hayden, L. C.–When Collette Died *–Top Publications
Jackson, Lisa–Twice Kissed *–Zebra (reprint)
Jackson, Lisa–Unspoken *–Zebra
Kanon, Joseph–The Prodigal Spy *–Dell Island (reprint)
Kaye, M.M.–Death in Kenya–St. Martin’s (reprint)
Kaye, M.M.–Death in Zanzibar–St. Martin’s (reprint)
McBride, Mary–Just One Look *–Silhouette Int. Moments #966
McCall, Dinah–Touchstone *–Harper
Meldal-Johnson, Trevor–Always–Bamboo Grove Publishers (reprint)
Neggers, Carla–On Fire *–Mira
Nicholson, Peggy–Her Bodyguard *–Harlequin Superromance #874
Racina, Thom–Secret Weekend *–Onyx
Riley, Judith Merkle–The Master of All Desires–Viking (HC)
Sinclair, Dani–For His Daughter *–Harlequin Intrigue #539
Thornton, Elizabeth–Strangers at Dawn *–Bantam
Wayne, Joanna–Memories at Midnight *–Harlequin Intrigue #537
Yorke, Christy–Magic Spells *–Bantam (paranormal)
October 1999
Anthology–Charmed–St. Martin’s
Jayne Castle, Julie Beard, Lori Foster, Eileen Wilks
Albert, Susan Wittig–Lavender Lies *–Berkley (HC)
Baker, Laura–Broken in Two *–St. Martin’s Press
Brant, Kylie–Falling Hard and Fast *–Silhouette Int. Moments #959
Cameron, Stella–Key West *–Kensington (HC)
Cooper, Linda Sue–Unguarded Hearts *–Zebra Bouquet #18
Coulter, Catherine–The Countess–Signet (gothic)
Daniels, B.J.–Stolen Moments *–Harlequin Intrigue #533
Domning, Denise–The Lady in White –Signet (gothic)
Donley, Dorothea–A Lady Decides –Zebra Regency (mystery)
Douglas, Charlotte–Undercover Dad *–Harlequin Intrigue #536
Drake, Shannon–Beneath a Blood Red Moon–Zebra (vampire)
Evanick, Marcia–Somewhere in the Night *–Zebra Bouquet #17
Farraday, Tess–Blue Rain *–Jove (ghost)
Ferrarella, Marie–A Hero in the Nick of Time *–Silhouette Int. Moments *956
Gabriel, Marius–House of Many Rooms *–Bantam (reprint)
Giusto, Layle–Secret Passion *–BET Books
Grace, Susan–Golden Fire–Zebra
Harrison, Shirley–Under a Blue Moon *–BET Books
Jackson, Lisa–Treasures *–Zebra (reprint)
Jackson, Lisa–Whispers *–Zebra (reprint)
Janssen, Christine–Stand On Your Own *–Starlight Writer Publications (online)
Johnson, Dolores–Wash, Fold, and Die *–Dell
Johnson, Janice Kay–A Message for Abby *–Harlequin Superromance #866
Kellogg, Marne Davis–Nothing But Gossip *–Bantam (reprint)
Kirkwood, Kathleen–The Shades of the Past –Signet (gothic)
Lynn, Raina–Haunting Hope *–Jove (ghost)
Malek, Doreen Owens–An Officer and a Gentlewoman *–Silhouette Int. Moments #958
McKinney, Meagan–In the Dark *–Zebra (reprint)
Meredith, Marilyn–Kachima Spirit *–Hard Shell Word Factory (trade PB or e-book)
O’Brien, Judith–The Forever Bride *–Pocket (ghost)
Pade, Victoria–Dating Can Be Deadly *–Dell
Pence, Joanne–A Cook in Time *–Harper
Ray, Francis–Incognito *–BET Books (reprint)
Robards, Karen–The Midnight Hour *–Dell (reprint)
Robb, J. D.–Loyalty in Death *–Berkley (futuristic)
Roberts, Kelsey–His Only Son *–Harlequin Intrigue #535
Roberts, Nora–The Reef *–Jove (reprint)
Sala, Sharon–Remember Me *–Mira
Skye, Christina–The Perfect Gift *–Avon (ghost)
Songer, C.J.–Bait *–HarperCollins (reprint)
Thayne, RaeAnne–The Wrangler and the Runaway Mom *–Silhouette Int. Moments #960
Toombs, Jane–Vigil House–Starlight Writer Pubs. (gothic-online)
Tyner, Marilyn–False Impressions *–BET Books
Veryan, Patricia–The Riddle of the Reluctant Rake–St. Martin’s (Regency HC mystery)
Wilson, Rachel–Spirit of Love–Jove (ghost)
Wolf, Joan–Golden Girl–Warner
York, Rebecca–Midnight Caller *–Harlequin Intrigue #534
September 1999
Abresch, Peter–Bloody Bonsai *–Worldwide (reprint)
Billings, Andrew —Carnage *–Jove
Brown, Sandra–The Alibi *–Warner (HC)
Brown, Sandra–Unspeakable *–Warner (reprint)
Carlysle, Viveca —Return to Love *–Bet Books
Carmichael, Emily —A Ghost for Maggie *–Bantam
Castle, Linda Lea–Gideon’s Angel –Kensington Precious Gem
Coulter, Catherine–The Target *–Putnam (reprint)
Day Dianne–Death Train to Boston–Doubleday (HC)
Heggan, Christiane —Trust No One *–Mira
Hoag, Tami–Still Waters *, Bantam (reprint)
Hooper, Kay–Haunting Rachel *–Bantam (reprint)
Jackson, Lisa —Wishes *–Zebra
Johansen, Iris–The Killing Game *–Bantam (HC)
Joyce, Brenda–The Third Heiress *–St. Martin’s
Kane, Andrea–The Silver Coin–Sonnet Books
LaFoy, Leslie–Daring the Devil–Bantam
Lawrence, Margaret–The Burning Bride–Avon Twilight (reprint)
Lind, Judi–To Save His Baby *–Harlequin Intrigue #531
Lowell, Elizabeth–Remember Summer *–Avon
MacDougal, Bonnie–Out of Order *–Ballantine (HC)
Meredith, Marilyn–Deadly Omen *–Golden Eagle Press
Miles, Cassie–The Safe Hostage *–Harlequin Intrigue #529
Noble, Diane–Distant Bells *–Multnomah (inspriatioal)
Parr, Delia —Sunrise–St. Martin’s Press
Power, JoAnn–Allure–Sonnet Books (gothic)
Pykare, Nina Coombs–Death Comes for Desdemona–Five Star Publishing (Regency HC)
Rice, Patricia —Volcano *–Fawcett Gold Medal
Rosemoor, Patricia–Cowboy Justice *–Harlquin Intrigue #530
Sandler, Karen–Night Whispers *–Jove
Shayne, Maggie–Wings in the Night (trilogy)–Silhouette (reprint)
Staub, Wendy Corsi —All The Way Home *– Kensington (HC)
Stewardson, Dawn–Falling for the Enemy *–Harlequin Superromance #861
Summers, Rachel —The Scent of Roses –Zebra
Vasilos, Tina–In Her Lover’s Eyes *–Harlequin Intrigue #532
Walker, Margie —Remember Me *–Bet Books
August 1999
Ashford, Jane–Bride To Be–Bantam
Barrett, Jean–My Lover’s Secret *–Harlequin Intrigue #528
Basso, Adrienne–His Wicked Embrace–Zebra (gothic)
Baxter, Mary Lynn–One Summer Evening *–Mira
Clark, Mary Jane–Do You Promise Not to Tell? *–St. Martin’s
Corsi Staub, Wendy–Fade to Black *–Pinnacle (reprint)
Coulter, Catherine–The Edge *–Putnam
Dalton, Margot–The Fourth Horseman *–Mira
Deverell, Diana–12 Drummers Drumming *–Avon (reprint)
Ferrarella, Marie–A Forever Kind of Hero *–Silhoutte Int. Moments #943
Howard, Linda —All the Queen’s Men *–Pocket (HC)
Kane, Andrea–The Gold Coin *–Sonnet Books
Kurtz, Sylvie–One Texas Night *–Harlequin Intrigue #527
Martin, Kat–The Silent Rose *–Zebra (gothic)
Moon, Modean–Lost and Found Bride *–Silhouette Desire #1235
Plunkett, Susan–Timepool *–Jove (time travel)
Price, Maggie–Most Wanted *–Silhouette Int. Moments #948
Van Wormer, Laura–Expose *–Mira
Werner, Patricia–His to Protect *–Harlequin Intrigue #526
Willman, Marianne–The Enchanted Mirror–St. Martin’s Press
York, Rebecca and Caroline Burnes–After Dark *–Harlequin Intrigue #525
July 1999
Barton, Beverly–Keeping Annie Safe *–Silhouette Int. Moments #937
Chittenden, Margaret–Don’t Forget to Die *–Kensington Partners in Crime
Crowe, Evelyn A.–Safe Haven *–Harlequin Superromance #850
Fairchild, Sally–Ports of Call *–Mira
Gardner, Lisa–The Other Daughter *–Bantam
Graham, Heather–Tall, Dark, and Deadly *–Onyx
Hayes, Sally Tyler–Spies, Lies and Lovers *–Silhouette Int. Moments #940
Henderson, Dee–Danger in the Shadows *–Multnomah (inspirational)
Herron, Rita–Her Eyewitness *–Harlequin Intrigue #523
Jaffe, Michele–The Stargazer–Pocket (HC)
James, B.J.–Agent of the Black Watch *–Silhouette
Jones, Jill–The Island *–St. Martin’s Press
Klavan, Andrew–Hunting Down Amanda *–Morrow (HC)
Lee, Adrianne–The Bride’s Secret *–Harlequin Intrigue #524 (gothic)
Lee, Rachel–Before I Sleep *–Warner
Lovelace, Merline–A Man of His Word *–Silhouette Int. Moments #938
Lynne, Victoria–With This Kiss–Dell
McNaught, Judith–Night Whispers *–Pocket (reprint)
Miles, Cassie–Father, Lover, Bodyguard *–Harlequin Intrigue #521
Rinehart, Mary Roberts–A Light in the Window–Kensington (trade pb reprint)
Roberts, Kelsey–Wanted: Cowboy *–Harlequin Intrigue #522
Roberts, Nora–Carnal Innocence *–Bantam (HC reprint)
Sullivan, Mark T.–Ghost Dance *–Avon (HC)
Van Worner, Laura–Talk *–Mira (reprint)
Weir, Theresa–Bad Karma *–Harper
Wilcox, Valrie–Sins of Betrayal *–Berkley
June 1999
Anderson, N.C.–Fixation *–Starlight Writer (Online)
Andrew, Carolyn s–While He Was Sleeping *–Harlequin Temptation #735
Bennett, Janice–The Candlelight Wish–Zebra Regency
Bevarly, Elizabeth–Her Man Friday *–Avon
Cameron, Stella–French Quarter *–Zebra (reprint)
Camp, Candace–Swept Away–Mira
Cecilone, Michael–Muse *–Kensington (HC gothic)
Chappell, Helen–Giving Up the Ghost *–Dell
Dare, Justine–Dangerous Games *–Signet
Day, Dianne–Emperor Norton’s Ghost–Bantam (reprint)
Delacorte, Shawna–Secret Lover *–Harlequin Intrigue #520
Evanovich, Janet–Four to Score *–St. Martin’s (reprint)
Evanovich, Janet–High Five *–St. Martin’s Press (HC)
Gamble, Marcia King—Under Your Spell *–BET Books
Graham, Heather–Tempestuous Eden *–Zebra
Harbaugh, Karen–Miss Carlyle’s Curricle–Signet Regency (mystery)
Harrington, Jonathan–The Second Sorrowful Mystery *–Write Way
Jackson, Brenda–Fire and Desire *–BET Books
Jackson, Monica–A Magical Moment *–BET/Arabesque
Johansen, Iris–The Face of Deception *–Bantam (reprint)
Johnson, Doris–Heart of Stone *–BET Books
Kaiser, R. J.–Jane Doe *–Mira
Leigh, Juliette–The Fifth Proposal–Zebra Regency (gothic)
Long, James–Ferney *–Bantam (HC reprint)
Lovelace, Merline–River Rising *–Onyx
Lowell, Elizabeth–Pearl Cove *–Avon (HC)
Lynn, Sheryl–Undercover Fiancé *–Harlequin Intrigue #518
McBride, Julie–The Strong, Silent Type *–Harlequin Intrigue #519
McCarver, Sam–The Case of Cabin 13–Signet
Mignerey, Sharon–His Tender Touch *–Silhouette Int. Moments #935
Mortman, Doris–Out of Nowhere *–Zebra (reprint)
O’Brien, Meg–Crashing Down *–Mira
Peters, Elizabeth–The Falcon at the Portal–Avon Twilight (HC)
Simms, Suzanne–The Willful Wife *–Silhouette Desire #1224
Stewart, Mariah–Priceless *–Pocket
Stone, Katherine–Home at Last *–Warner
Turner, Linda–The Lady’s Man *–Silhouette Int. Moments #931
Wainscott, Tina–In a Heartbeat *–St. Martin’s Press
Ware, Ciji–Midnight on Julia Street *–Ballantine
Werner, Patricia–Sweet Tempest *–Zebra Bouquet #2
Wilson, Gayle–Her Baby, His Secret *–Harlequin Intrigue #517
Wilson, Rachel–Bittersweet Summer–Jove (gothic)
Winters, Angela–Sudden Love *–BET/Arabesque
May 1999
Allison, Margaret–The Last Curve *–Pocket
Anderson, Linda–The Secrets of Sadie Maynard *–Pocket Star
Blayne, Sara–Enticed–Zebra
Buck, Gayle–The Chester Charade–Signet Regency Mystery
Burke, Jan–Liar *–Harper
Carroll, Susan–The Night Drifter *–Ballantine (HC)
Douglas, Charlotte–A Woman of Mystery–Harlequin Intrigue #515
Garlock, Dorothy–With Song–Warner
Heath, Sandra–Marigold’s Marriages–Signet Regency
Holm, Stef Ann–Hooked *–Pocket/Sonnet
Howard, Linda–Now You See Her *–Pocket (reprint)
Jernigan, Brenda K.–The Duke’s Lady–Zebra
Kleypas, Lisa–Someone to Watch Over Me –Avon
Krentz, Jayne Ann–Eye of the Beholder *–Pocket (HC)
Lynn, Sheryll–The Bodyguard *–Harlequin Intrigue #514
Macomber, Debbie–Moon Over Water *–Mira
Myers, Helen R.–More Than You Know *–Mira
Owen, Ruth–Gambler’s Daughter–Bantam
Peters, Elizabeth–The Ape Who Guards the Balance–Avon Twilight (reprint)
Roberts, Nora–Genuine Lies *–Bantam (reprint)
Roberts, Nora–Homeport *–Putnam (reprint)
Robinson, Suzanne–The Treasure–Bantam
Sullivan, Joyce–To Laney, With Love *–Harlequin Intrigue #516
Wolf, Joan–No Dark Place–Harper Collins (HC)
April 1999
Anderson, Bridget–Lost To Love *–BET/Arabesque
Brand, Irene–Feud at Craigievar Castle–Mountain View Publishing (online gothic)
Clayton, Alana–The Headstrong Heart–Zebra Regency
Cresswell, Jasmine–The Disappearance* –Mira
Diamond, Jacqueline–His Secret Son *–Harlequin Intrigue #512
Erickson, Lynn–The Ripple Effect *–Mira
Ferrarella, Marie–This Heart for Hire *–Silhoutte Int. Moments #919
Forster, Suzanne–Every Breath She Takes *–Jove
Hawkes, Judith–The Heart of a Witch *–Signet
Hinze, Vicki–Duplicity * –St. Martin’s
Jones, Linda Winstead–Bridger’s Last Stand *–Silhouette Int. Moments #924
Kauffman, Donna–The Legend MacKinnon *–Bantam
Kingsley, Katherine —The Sound of Snow–Dell
Lowell, Elizabeth–Jade Island *–Avon (reprint)
Matthews, Alex —Wanton’s Web *–Intrigue Press (HC)
Michaels, Fern–Annie’s Rainbow *–Zebra
Oran, Daniel–Ulterior Motive *–Pinnacle (reprint)
Osborn, Elane–The Cop and Calamity Jane *–Silhouette Int. Moments #923
Parker, Barbara–Suspicion of Deceit *–Signet (gothic reprint)
Porter, Cheryl Anne–Captive Angel–St. Martin’s
Quick, Amanda–I Thee Wed–Bantam (HC)
Randall, Lindsay–A Dangerous Courtship–Zebra Regency
Randell, Kimberly–In the Midnight Hour *–Jove (ghost)
Robards, Karen–The Senator’s Wife *–Fawcett (reprint)
Robb, J. D.–Conspiracy in Death *–Berkley
Stevens, Amanda–Lover, Stranger *–Harlequin Intrigue #511
Stockenberg, Antoinette–Keepsake *–St. Martin’s
Thurlo, Aimee–Redhawk’s Return *–Harlequin Intrigue #510
Tillis, Tracey–Final Hour *–Onyx
Watson, Margaret–The Fugitive Bride *–Silhouette Int. Moments #920
Wilhelm, Terri Lynn–Highland Jewel–Penguin/Topaz
Wilson, Gayle–The Bride’s Protector *–Harlequin Intrigue #509