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
May 2006
Anderson, Sheryl J.–Killer Cocktail *– St. Martin’s (reprint)
Castillo, Linda–Operation: Midnight Guardian *–Harlequin Intrigue #920
Chase, Loretta–Captives of the Night — Berkley (paranormal) (reissue)
Clark, Carol Higgins–Burned *–Pocket (reprint)
Collars, Sharon–Again *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)
Conrad, Linda–Shadow Watch *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1418
Daniels, B.J.–Secret Weapon Spouse * ( Miami Confidential)–Harlequin Intrigue #915
Davidson, Mary Janice–Drop Dead, Gorgeous ! *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)
Dees, Cindy–Her Enemy Protector *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1417
Ferrarella, Marie–The Woman Who Wasn’t There *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1415
Fowler, Earlene– Delectable Mountains *– Berkley (reprint)
Herron, Rita–Return to Falcon Ridge *–Harlequin Intrigue #918 (modern gothic)
Johnston, Linda O.–Fine Feathered Death *– Berkley
Leto, Julie Elizabeth– New Orleans Nights *–Harlequin
London, Julia–Extreme Bachelor *– Berkley
Maclean, Anna–Louisa and the Crystal Gazer –Signet (historical mystery)
Marton, Dana–Protective Measures *–Harlequin Intrigue #917
Michaels, Kasey–Beware of Virtuous Women –Harlequin
Mills, Jenna–Killing Me Softly *–Harlequin
Monique, Ingrid–This Tiime *–Dafina
Monroe, Lucy–And Able *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)
Montgomery, Selena–Hidden Sins *–HarperTorch
Morgan, Hunter–Unspoken Fear *–Zebra
Pence, Joanne–To Catch a Cook *– Avon (reissue and repackaged)
Quick, Amanda–Lie by Moonlight –Jove (reprint)
Rosenberg, Nancy Taylor–Sullivan’s Evidence *–Kensington (HC)
Ryan, Sydney–High-Heeled Alibi *–Harlequin Intrigue #919
Sawyer, Cheryl–Code of Love –Signet Eclipse (trade pb)
Skye, Christina–Code Name: Blondie *–Harlequin
Smythe, Sheridon–Completely Irresistible *–Love Spell
St. Giles, Jennifer–Midnight Secrets — Berkley (gothic)
Webb, Debra–Raw Talent * (Colby Agency: New Recruits)–Harlequin Intrigue #916
Woods, Sherryl– Waking up in Charleston *–Mira < >
April 2006
Anthology–Bump in the Night –Jove (paranormal)
Mary Blayney, Ruth Ryan Langan, Mary Kay McComas, J.D. Robb
Albert, Susan Wittig–Dead Man’s Bones *– Berkley (reprint)
Andersen, Jessica– At Close Range * (Bear Claw Creek Crime Lab)–Harlequin Intrigue #911
Atherton, Nancy–Aunt Dimity and the Next of Kin *–Penguin
Barrett, Gail–Facing the Fire *–Silouette Int. Moments #1414
Brockmann, Suzanne–The Admiral’s Bride –Mira
Conrad, Linda–Shadow Force *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1413
Daheim, Mary–The Alpine Quilt *–Ballantine (reprint)
Drake, Shannon–Reckless –Harlequin (reprint)
Ferrarella, Marie–The Heart of a Ruler *–Silhouette Int. Moments #4108
Fossen, Delores–Unexpected Father *–Harlequin Intrigue #913
Grady, Erin–Whispers *– Berkley
Hamilton, Lyn–The Moai Murders *– Berkley (reprint)
Hess, Joan–The Goodbye Body *– St. Martin’s (reprint)
James, Eloisa–The Taming of the Duke–Avon
Johansen, Iris–Count Down *–Bantam (reprint)
Kent, Alison–Deep Breath *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)
Killian, Diana–Sonnet of the Sphinx *–Pocket
King, Laurie R.–Locked Rooms–Bantam (historical mystery reprint)
Labud, Pamela–If You Could Read My Mind–Zebra
Long, Kathleen–When a Stranger Calls *–Harlequin Intrigue #914
Lovelace, Merline–Diamonds Can Be Deadly *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1411
Mallory, Anne–The Viscount’s Wicked Ways–Avon (gothic)
McKenna, Shannon–Out of Control *–Kensington
McKevett, G.A.–Murder a la Mode *–Kensington (reprint)
Martin, Rosemary–Twist and Shout Murder *–Signet
McKenna, Shannon–Out of Control *–Kensington
Miles, Cassie–Murder on the Mountain * (Rocky Mountain Safe House)–Harlequin Intrigue #910
O’Rourke, Sally Smith–The Man Who Loved Jane Austen *–Kensington (trade pb)
Rose, Karen–You Can’t Hide *–Warner
Stillings, Marianne–Sighs Matter *–Avon
Thomas, Melody–Angel In My Bed–Avon
Webb, Debra–Investigating 101 * (Colby Agency: New Recruits)–Harlequin Intrigue #909
York, Rebecca–The Secret Night * ( 43 Light Street)–Harlequin Intrigue #912
March 2006
Andrews, Donna–Owls Well That Ends Well *– St. Martin’s
Berenson, Laurien–Dog Eat Dog *–Kensington (reissue/repackaged)
Bloom, Elizabeth–See Isabelle Run *–Warner (reprint)
Brand, Fiona–Body Work *–Mira
Brennan, Allison–The Kill *–Ballantine (reprint)
Breton, Laurie–Criminal Intent *–Mira
Britton, Andrew–The American *–Kensington (HC)
Brown, Rita Mae–Cat’s Eyewitness *–Ballantine (reprint)
Burnes, Caroline–Familiar Escape * (Fear Familiar)–Harlequin Intrigue #905
Burton, Mary–The Arsonist *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1410
Cameron, Stella–Body of Evidence *–Mira
Cassidy, Carla–Are You Afraid? *–Signet Eclipse
Childs, Laura–Chamomile Mourning * (Tea Shop Mystery)– Berkley (reprint)
DeHart, Robyn–A Study in Scandal–Avon
Fetzer, Amy J.–Perfect Weapon *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)
Glenn, Roy–Is It a Crime? *–Urban Books (reprint)
Graham, Heather–Killing Kelly *–Mira (reprint)
Harris, Lori L.–Secret Alibi * (The Blade Brothers of Cougar County)–Harlequin Intrigue #907
Herron, Rita–In a Heartbeat *–Harlequin
Hingle, Metsy–Black Silk *–Mira
Jackson, Lisa–Fatal Burn *–Zebra
James, Elle–Beneath the Texas Moon *–Harlequin Intrigue #906
Janzen, Tara–The Mission: Crazy Kisses *–Dell
Ladd, Linda–Head to Head *–Pinnacle
Long, Julie Anne–Beauty and the Spy–Warner
Miles, Cassie–Undercover Colorado * (Rocky Mountain Safe House)–Harlequin Intrigue #904
Montana, Lynn–Running for Cover *–Avon
O’Brien, Kathleen–Quiet as the Grave *–Harlequin
Phillips, Patricia Anne–Last Bride Standing *–Dafina
Roberts, Kelsey–The Last Landry * (The Landry Brothers)–Harlequin Intrigue #903
Shaw, Sophia–Depths of Desire *–Dafina
Strohmeyer, Sarah–Bubbles Betrothed *–Onyx (reprint)
Webb, Debra–Vows of Silence *–Harlequin
Wilde, Lori–You Only Love Twice *–Warner
Wisdom, Linda Randall–Memories After Midnight *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1409
Young, Donna–Engaging Bodyguard *–Harlequin Intrigue #908
February 2006
Apodaca, Jennifer–Thrilled to Death *–Kensington (HC)
Barr, Nevada–Hard Truth *– Berkley
Bebris, Carrie–Suspense and Sensibility–Forge (literary mystery series reprint)
Brand. Fiona–High-Stakes Bride *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1403
Brennan, Allison–The Hunt *–Ballantine
Caine, Leslie–Manor of Death *–Ballantine
Cowan, Debra–Wild Fire *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1404
Craft, Francine–Passion’s Fool *–BET Books
Daniels, B.J.–Crime Scene at Cardwell Ranch * ( Montana Mystique)–Harlequin Intrigue #897
Eichler, Selma–Murder Can Run Your Stockings *–Signet
Fairstein, Linda–Entombed *–Pocket Star (trade pb)
Fetzer, Amy J.–Naked Truth *–Kensington
Fluke, Joanne–Cherry Cheesecake Murder *–Kensington (HC)
Fluke, Joanne–Peach Cobbler Murder *Kensington
Forster, Rebecca–Privileged Witness *–Signet
Garvey, Amy–I Love You to Death *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)
Gibson, Rachel–Sex, Lies, and Online Dating *–Avon
Handeland, Lori–Crescent Moon *– St. Martin’s (werewolf)
Harper, Karen–The Fyre Mirror– St. Martin’s (historical mystery series)
Harris, Lori L.–Targeted * (The Blade Brothers of Cougar County)–Harlequin Intrigue #901
Janzen, Tara–The Mission: Crazy Wild *–Dell
Johnson, Janice Kay–Dead Wrong * (SS Saga)–Harlequin
Joyce, Brenda–Deadly Kisses–Mira
Kane, Mallory–Lullabies and Lies * (Ultimate Agents)–Harlequin Intrigue #899
Karr, Leona–Stoneview Estate * (Eclipse)–Harlequin Intrigue #900 (modern gothic)
Laurens, Stephanie–The Truth About Love–Avon (reprint)
Levine, Paul–The Deep Blue Alibi *–Bantam
Marton, Dana–Rogue Soldier *–Harlequin Intrigue #902
McCabe, Amanda–A Tangled Web–Signet (Regency)
McMinn, Suzanne–Deep Blue *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1405
Miller, Julie–Search and Seizure * (The Precinct)–Harlequin Intrigue #898
Mullins, Debra–Scandal of the Black Rose–Avon
Neggers, Carla–Breakwater *–Mira
Paige, Robin–Death at Blenheim Palace– Berkley (historical mystery series)
Parker, Barbara–Suspicion of Rage *–Signet
Pence, Joanne–Red Hot Murder *– Avon
Robb, J.D.–Origin in Death– Berkley (futuristic)
Shayne, Maggie–Embrace the Twilight *–Mira (reissue) (vampire)
Shayne, Maggie–Twilight Hunger *–Zebra (reissue) (vampire)
Simpson, Donna Lea–Awaiting the Moon– Berkley (paranormal)
Sizemore, Susan–Master of Darkness *–Pocket Stars (vampire)
Stuart, Anne–The Devil’s Waltz–Mira
Vaughan, Susan–Breaking All the Rules *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1406
January 2006
Anthology–Valentine’s Day is Killing Me *–Brava (trade pb)
Susanna Carr, Mary Janice Davidson, Leslie Esdaile
Anderson, Jessica–Ricochet * (Bear Claw Creek Crime Lab)–Harlequin Intrigue #893
Apodaca, Jennifer–Batteries Required *–Kensington
Beaton, M.C.–Deadly Dance *– St. Martin’s (Agatha Raisin Mystery Series)
Black, J. Carson–Dark Side of the Moon *–Signet
Bodoin, Dorothy–The Cameo Clue *–Worldwide
Brennan, Allison–The Prey *–Ballantine
Bruhns, Nina–Enemy Husband *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1402
Cabot, Meg–Size 12 Is Not Fat *–Avon (trade pb)
Calvin, June–The Ruby Ghost–Signet (Regency)
Crombie, Deborah–In a Dark House *– Avon
Enoch, Suzanne–Don’t Look Down *–Avon
Feehan, Christine–Dark Desire *–Leisure (reissue) (paranormal)
Ferrarella, Marie–Sundays Are For murder * (Signature Select)–Harlequin
Fossen, Delores–Secret Surrogate *–Harlequin Intrigue # 895
Gardner, Lisa–Alone *–Bantam
Gerard, Cindy–To the Brink *– St. Martin’s
Herron, Rita–Vows of Vengeance * ( Nighthawk Island)–Harlequin Intrigue #892
Heyer, Georgette–The Quiet Gentleman–Harlequin (reissue) (Regency)
Jance, J.A.–Edge of Evil *– Avon
Kane, Andrea–I’ll Be Watching You *–Avon
Kenyon, Sherrilyn–Unleash the Night * (Dark-Hunter)– St. Martin’s (paranormal)
Kingsbury, Kate–Wedding Rows– Berkley (World War 11 Mystery)
Lewin, Patricia–Out of Time *–Ballantine
Lowe, Gennita–Sleeping With the Agent *–Avon
Mann, Catherine–Awaken to Danger *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1401
Monroe, Lucy–Willing *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)
Peterson, Susan–Primary Suspect * (Eclipse)–Harlequin Intrigue #894 (modern gothic)
Poarch, Candice–Discarded Promises *–Dafina
Ranney, Karen–An Unlikely Governess–Avon (gothic)
Rowe, Stephanie–The Sharpest Edge *–Harlequin Intrigue #896
Sawyer, Meryl–Half Past Dead *–Harlequin
Stanley, J.B.–A Killer Collection *– Berkley
Taylor, Vickie–Flesh and Stone *– Berkley
Webb, Debra–Person of Interest *–Harlequin Intrigue #891
Wilkins, Gina–Wealth Beyond Riches * (Signature Select)–Harlequin