The links below provide more information about each book, and often include a synopsis, reviews, and picture of the book’s cover.<\/p>\n
* = Contemporary Setting
\nHC = Hardcover<\/p>\n
2004 Nonfiction<\/strong><\/p>\n Kafer, Peter–Charles Brockden Brown’s Revolution and the Birth of American Gothic<\/a>–U. of PA Press (HC-May)<\/p>\n 2004 Fiction<\/strong><\/p>\n December 2004<\/strong><\/p>\n Adams, C.J. and Cathy Clamp–Hunter’s Moon *–Tor<\/p>\n Aitken, Judie–Secret Shadows *– Berkley Sensation<\/p>\n Anderson, Jessica–Body Search *–Harlequin Intrigue #817<\/p>\n Bishop, Claudia–Buried by Breakfast *– Berkley Prime Crime<\/p>\n Bowdoin, Dorothy–Winter’s Tale *–Wings ePress<\/p>\n Brand, Irene–Listen to Your Heart *–Steeple Hill Love Inspired #280 (inspirational)<\/p>\n Bulock, Lyn–Protecting Holly * (Faith on the Line)–Steeple Hill Love Inspired #280 (inspirational)<\/p>\n Ciotta, Beth–Charmed *–Medallion Press<\/p>\n Cohen, Nancy J.–Died Blonde<\/a> *–Kensington (HC)<\/p>\n Colley, Barbara–Dangerous Memories *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1338<\/p>\n Counts, Wilma–The Lady and the Footman–Zebra (Regency)<\/p>\n Erickson, Lyn–Husband and Lover *– Berkley Sensation<\/p>\n Freethy, Barbara–All She Ever Wanted *–Signet<\/p>\n Garbera, Katherine–Night Life *–Silhouette Bombshell #23<\/p>\n Gardner, Ashley–The Glass House– Berkley Prime Crime<\/p>\n Goff, Christine–Death Takes a Gander *– Berkley Prime Crime<\/p>\n Grady, Erin–Echoes *–Berkley Sensation (paranormal)<\/p>\n Hart, Arianna–Surprise *–Triskelion Publishing (E-book)<\/p>\n Hughes, Charlotte–And After That, The Dark<\/a> *–Avon (reprint)<\/p>\n Hughes, Charlotte–Night Kills<\/a> *–Avon (reprint)<\/p>\n Hughes, Charlotte–Valley of the Shadow<\/a> *–Avon (reprint)<\/p>\n Jones, Linda Winstead–Running Scared *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1334<\/p>\n Jordan, Nicole–Lord of Seduction–Ballantine (Regency)<\/p>\n Kearney, Susan–Protector S.O.S. * (Heroes, Inc.)–Harlequin Intrigue #814<\/p>\n Kent, Alison–The Samms Agenda<\/a> *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)<\/p>\n Laurie, Victoria–Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye *–Signet<\/p>\n Louard, Janette McCarthy–Portrait of Deception *–Dafina (multicultural)<\/p>\n Lowell, Elizabeth–Death Is Forever *–Avon<\/p>\n Matheson, Robin E.–Keeping Faith *–Wings ePress<\/p>\n McCall, Dinah (Sharon Sala)–Dreamcatcher*–Harper Torch (reprint)<\/p>\n McCall, Dinah (Sharon Sala)–Tallchief *Harper Torch (reprint)<\/p>\n McCauley, Barbara–Black Hawk Legacy *–Silhouette<\/p>\n McKenna, Lindsay–Sister of Fortune *–Silhouette Bombshell #21<\/p>\n Melton, Marliss–Forget Me Not *–Warner Forever<\/p>\n Neggers, Carla–The Rapids *–Mira<\/p>\n Parv, Valerie–Deadly Intent * (Diamond Downs)–Silouette Int. Moments #1336<\/p>\n Pence, Joanne–Courting Disaster *– Avon<\/p>\n Pershing, Diane–Whispers in the Night *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1337<\/p>\n Price, Maggie–Shattered Vows *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1335<\/p>\n Rawlins, Debbi–Secret Defender *–Harlequin Intrigue #818<\/p>\n Richards, Linda L.–Mad Money *–Mira<\/p>\n Riker, Leigh–Agent-in-Charge *–Harlequin Intrigue #815<\/p>\n Roberts, Kelsey–Bedside Manner * (Landry Brothers)–Harlequin Intrigue #813<\/p>\n Rosemoor, Patricia–Hot Case *–Silhouette Bombshell #24<\/p>\n Ryan, Jenna– Eden’s Shadow * (Eclipse)–Harlequin Intrigue #816 (gothic)<\/p>\n Slesar, Henry–Murder at Heartbreak Hospital<\/a> *–Academy Chicago Publishers (reprint)<\/p>\n St. James, Sloan–The Dark Plain *–Baycrest Books (paranormal)<\/p>\n Style, Linda–The Witness * (Women in Blue)–Harlequin Superromance #1243<\/p>\n Surbeck, Kally Jo–For the Love of… *–Loose Id (E-book)<\/p>\n Webb, Debra–Justice * (Athena Force)–Silhouette Bombshell #22<\/p>\n Whittier, Aris–Fatal Embrace *–Five Star (HC)<\/p>\n November 2004<\/strong><\/p>\n Anthology–Strange Bedfellows<\/a> (Hot Blood Series) *–Kensington (trade pb horror)<\/p>\n Anthology–Stroke of Midnight *– St. Martin’s (paranormal) Ashworth, Adele–Duke of Sin– Avon<\/p>\n Barton, Beverly–Worth Dying For *–HQN<\/p>\n Beaton, M.C.–The Deadly Dance *– St. Martin’s Minotaur (HC)<\/p>\n Butler, Nancy–The Kindness of a Rogue–Signet (Regency)<\/p>\n Caine, Leslie–Death By Inferior Design *–Dell<\/p>\n Cameron, Stella–Now You See Him *–Mira (HC)<\/p>\n Carmichael, C.J.– Seattle After Midnight *–Harlequin Superromance #1240<\/p>\n Carmichael, Emily–The Cat’s Meow *–Bantam<\/p>\n Cohen, Nancy J.–Highlights to Heaven<\/a> *–Kensington<\/p>\n Collins, Kate–Mum’s the Word *–Signet<\/p>\n Cooke, Cynthia–Peter’s Return *–Steeple Hill Love Inspired #275 (inspirational series)<\/p>\n Cote, Lyn–Loving Constance *–Steeple Hill Love Inspired #277 (inspirational series)<\/p>\n Cresswell, Jasmine–Full Pursuit *–Mira<\/p>\n Da Rif, Andrea–Kiss of Spice–Pocket<\/p>\n Davidson, Diane Mott–Double Shot *–William Morrow (HC)<\/p>\n Devereaux, Jude–Always *–Pocket (paranormal)<\/p>\n Devine, Thea–Sensation<\/a>–Kensington Brava (trade pb)<\/p>\n Donovan, Kate–Identity Crisis *–Silhouette Bombshell #20<\/p>\n Dunn Carola, A Mourning Wedding– St. Martin’s Minotaur (HC) (1920s era mystery series)<\/p>\n Etherington, Wendy–Sparking His Interest *–Harlequin Temptation #998<\/p>\n Evanovich, Janet–Metro Girl *–HarperCollins (HC)<\/p>\n Fairbanks, Nancy–Holy Guacamole *– Berkley Prime Crime<\/p>\n Ferrarella, Marie–Alone in the Dark *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1327<\/p>\n Fossen, Delores–Santa Assignment *–Harlequin Intrigue #812<\/p>\n Goodman, Jo–Always in My Dreams<\/a>–Zebra<\/p>\n Grasso, Patricia–To Love a Princess<\/a>–Zebra<\/p>\n Graves, Jane–Light My Fire *–Ivy<\/p>\n Harrison, Shirley–Sweet Justice *–BET\/Arabesque (multicultural)<\/p>\n Heim, Rosemary–Virgin in Disguise *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1332<\/p>\n Herron, Rita–The Man From Falcon Ridge * (Eclipse)–Harlequin Intrigue #810 (gothic)<\/p>\n Hingle, Metsy–Deadline *–Mira<\/p>\n Hoffmann, Jilliane–Retribution<\/a> *–Berkley (reprint)<\/p>\n Ingermanson, Randall–Double Vision *–Bethany House (trade pb) (inspirational)<\/p>\n Isenberg, Jane–Hot on the Trail *– Avon<\/p>\n Jenkins, Beverly–The Edge of Dawn *–Harper Torch<\/p>\n Johnson, Linda O.–Not a Moment Too Soon *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1331<\/p>\n Jones, Lisa Renee–Hidden Instincts *–Five Star (HC)<\/p>\n Kane, Mallory–A Protected Witness * (Ultimate Agents)–Harlequin Intrigue #809<\/p>\n Kane, Stephanie–Seeds of Doubt *–Scribner (HC)<\/p>\n Kearney, Susan–Hijacked Honeymoon *–Harlequin Intrigue #808<\/p>\n Kent, Alison–The Shaughnessey Accord<\/a> *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)<\/p>\n Kerstan, Lynn–Dangerous Deceptions–Signet<\/p>\n Krentz, Jayne Ann–Falling Awake *–Putnam (HC)<\/p>\n Leigh, Jo–Christmas Stalking *–Harlequin Intrigue #811<\/p>\n Lewis, Sherry–The Children’s Cop * (Women in Blue)–Harlequin Superromance #1237<\/p>\n Lisle, Holly–Midnight Rain *–Onyx<\/p>\n Mann, Catherine–Pursued *–Silhouette Bombshell #18<\/p>\n Marshall, Evan–Crushing Crystal<\/a> *–Kensington (HC)<\/p>\n Matturro, Claire–Skinny-Dipping *–William Morrow (HC)<\/p>\n McKade, Maureen–Arouse Suspicion *– Berkley Sensation<\/p>\n Neff, Mindy–Shotgun Ridge *–Harlequin<\/p>\n O Day-Flannery, Constance–Shifting Love *–Tor<\/p>\n Orloff, Erica–Knockout *–Silhouette Bombshell #19<\/p>\n Radcliffe, Ann–The Mysteries of Udolpho<\/a>–Dover (trade pb reprint–gothic)<\/p>\n Rawlins, Debbi–A Family at Last *–Harlequin (reprint)<\/p>\n Roberts, Nora–Blue Dahlia *–Jove (ghost) (first book in trilogy)<\/p>\n Ross, JoAnn–Out of the Storm *–Pocket Star<\/p>\n Sala, Sharon–Missing *–Mira<\/p>\n Shayne, Maggie–Colder Than Ice *–Mira<\/p>\n Smith, Maureen–With Every Breath<\/a> *–BET Books<\/p>\n Sobrato, Jamie–Too Wilde *–Harlequin Temptation #997<\/p>\n Stone, Lyn–Under the Gun *–Silhouette Int. Moments @1330<\/p>\n Sumners, Cristina–Thieves Break In * (Divine Mystery series)–Bantam<\/p>\n Taylor, Janelle–Dying to Marry<\/a> *–Zebra<\/p>\n Thompson, Colleen–Fatal Error *–Leisure<\/p>\n Weaver, Ingrid–In Destiny’s Shadow * (Family Secrets)–Silhouette Int. Moments #1329<\/p>\n Webb, Debra–Full Exposure * (Colby Agency)–Harlequin Intrigue #807<\/p>\n October 2004<\/strong><\/p>\n Anthology–Moon Shadows–Jove (paranormal) Anthology–Night’s Edge *–HQN (paranormal) Anthology–Silent Night *–Leisure Adams, Alina–On Thin Ice *– Berkley Prime Crime<\/p>\n Albert, Susan Wittig–The Tale of Hill Top Farm–Berkley Prime Crime (HC) (historical mystery)<\/p>\n Avocato, Lori–A Dose of Murder *–Avon<\/p>\n Bach, Lauren–Pure Dynamite<\/a> *–Zebra<\/p>\n Barrett, Jean–The Legacy of Croft Castle * (Eclipse)–Harlequin Intrigue #804 (gothic)<\/p>\n Bartholomew, Nancy–Stella, Get Your Gun *–Silhouette Bombshell #13<\/p>\n Blevins, Meredith–The Vanished Priestess *–Forge (HC)<\/p>\n Bond, Stephanie–Whole Lotta Trouble *–Avon<\/p>\n Bradley, Celeste–The Charmer– St. Martin’s<\/p>\n Brant, Kylie–In Sight of the Enemy * (Family Secrets: The Next Generation)–Silhouette Int.Moments #1323<\/p>\n Callen, Gayle–The Beauty and the Spy–Avon<\/p>\n Camp, Candace–Winterset–Mira (gothic)<\/p>\n Coble, Colleen–Into the Deep *–Westbow Press (trade pb) (inspirational)<\/p>\n Collins, Brandilyn–Stain of Guilt *–Zondervan (trade pb) (inspirational)<\/p>\n Conrad, Linda–Laws of Passion *–Silhouette Desire #1609<\/p>\n Coyle, Cleo–Through the Grinder *– Berkley Prime Crime<\/p>\n Craft, Francine–Wild Heart<\/a> *–BET Books<\/p>\n Crombie, Deborah–In a Dark House *–William Morrow (HC)<\/p>\n Daley, Margaret–Gold in the Fire *–Steeple Hill Love Inspired #273 (inspirational series)<\/p>\n Daniels, B.J.–Cowboy Accomplice * (McCalls Montana)–Harlequin Intrigue #803<\/p>\n David, Kay–The Partner *–Harlequin Superromance #1230<\/p>\n Dekker, Ted–Three<\/a> *–W Publishing (Trade PB) (inspirational)<\/p>\n Dees, Cindy–Killer Instinct *–Silhouette Bombshell #16<\/p>\n Dunbar, Natalie–Private Agenda *–Silhouette Bombshell #15 (multicultural)<\/p>\n Ferris, Monica–Crewel Yule *– Berkley Prime Crime<\/p>\n Foster, Lori–Just a Hint–Clint<\/a> *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)<\/p>\n Fletcher, Meredith–Double-Cross * (The Athena Force)–Silhouette Bombshell #14<\/p>\n Fluke, Joanne–Sugar Cookie Murder *–Kensington (trade pb)<\/p>\n Gael, Chevon–Once in a Lifetime *–New Age Dimensions<\/p>\n Gansky, Alton–The Incumbent *–Zondervan (trade pb) (inspirational)<\/p>\n Gould, Judith–The Parisian Affair *–NAL (HC)<\/p>\n Hall, Jessica–Heat of the Moment *–Onyx<\/p>\n Hall, Parnell–And a Puzzle to Die On *–Bantam (HC)<\/p>\n Hart, Arianna–Dark Heat *–Triskelion Publishing (E-book) (paranormal)<\/p>\n Hathaway, Robin–Satan’s Pony *–Thomas Dunne (HC)<\/p>\n Henke, Shirl–Texas Viscount–Leisure<\/p>\n Jackson, Monica–In My Dreams<\/a> *–Dafina Books<\/p>\n Jacobs, Holly–Found and Lost *–Harlequin Flipside #26<\/p>\n Jones, Tracy–Scent of the Wolf<\/a> *–Amber Quill Press (werewolf)<\/p>\n Kent, Alison–The Bane Affair<\/a> *–Kensington Brava (trade pb)<\/p>\n Kling, Christine–Cross Current *–Ballantine (HC)<\/p>\n Krich, Rochelle–Grave Endings *–Ballantine (HC)<\/p>\n Laurens, Stephanie–A Lady of His Own–Avon (gothic)<\/p>\n Lennox, Kara–Bounty Hunter Redemption * (Code of the Cobra)–Harlequin Intrigue #805<\/p>\n MacGregor, T.J.–Total Silence *–Pinnacle<\/p>\n Major, Ann–The Girl With the Golden Spurs *–Mira<\/p>\n Mallory, Anne-Masquerading the Marquess– Avon<\/p>\n Marshall, Evan–Toasting Tina<\/a> *–Kensington (reprint)<\/p>\n Marton, Dana–Shadow Soldier *–Harlequin Intrigue #806<\/p>\n McMinn, Suzanne–Her Man to Remember *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1324<\/p>\n Metzger, Barbara–A Perfect Gentleman–Signet<\/p>\n Mulvany, Catherine–Run No More *–Pocket Star<\/p>\n Parv, Valerie–Live to Tell *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1322<\/p>\n Perry, Anne–Shoulder the Sky–Ballantine (HC) (historical mystery)<\/p>\n Pippin, Morag McKendrick–Blood Moon Over Bengal–Leisure<\/p>\n Roberts, Nora–Northern Lights *–Putnam (HC)<\/p>\n Rose, Karen–I’m Watching You *–Warner Forever<\/p>\n Sandrin, Amy–Heist and Seek *–Five Star (HC)<\/p>\n Skye, Christina–Code Name: Princess *–Dell<\/p>\n Soos, Troy–Burning Bridges–Kensington<\/p>\n Stine, R.L.–Eye Candy *–Ballantine<\/p>\n Stevens, Amanda–Just Past Midnight *–Harlequin<\/p>\n Taylor, Karen E.–Blood Red Dawn<\/a> *–Pinnacle (vampire horror)<\/p>\n Terry, J.A.–Macumba–Aventine Press (trade pb) (paranormal lesbian romance)<\/p>\n Thayne, Rae Anne–Nothing to Lose *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1321<\/p>\n Wainscott, Tina–What She Doesn’t Know *– St. Martin’s<\/p>\n Webb, Debra–Situation:Out of Control * (Colby Agency)–Harlequin Intrigue #801<\/p>\n Welsh, Kate–Redeeming Travis *–Steeple Hill Love Inspired #271 (inspirational series)<\/p>\n Wesley, Valerie Wilson–Dying in the Dark *–Ballantine (HC)<\/p>\n West, Chassie–Killer Chameleon *–Harper Torch<\/p>\n White, Loreth Anne–Safe Passage *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1326<\/p>\n Wilde, Lori–Racing Against the Clock *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1325<\/p>\n Wilson, Gayle–Rules of Engagement * (Phoenix Brotherhood)–Harlequin Intrigue #802<\/p>\n September 2004<\/strong><\/p>\n Anthology–Mysteries of Lost Angel Inn *–Harlequin (gothic) Anthology–His Immortal Embrace<\/a>–Pinnacle (horror-vampire) Anthology–Hotter Blood<\/a> *–Pinnacle (horror) Anthology–Hottest Blood<\/a> *–Pinnacle (horror) Adair, Cherry–On Thin Ice *–Ballantine (HC)<\/p>\n Baldwin, Kathleen–Lady Fiasco–Zebra (Regency)<\/p>\n Barton, Beverly–As Good As Dead<\/a> *–Zebra<\/p>\n Berenson, Laurien–Jingle Bell Bark<\/a> *–Kensington (HC)<\/p>\n Benjamin, Carol Lea–Fall Guy *–William Morrow (HC)<\/p>\n Bicos, Olga–Dead Easy *–Mira<\/p>\n Birdsell, Donna–The Painted Rose– Berkley Sensation<\/p>\n Blackstock, Terri–Rivers Edge *–Zondervan (trade pb)<\/p>\n Blair, Sandy–A Man in a Kilt<\/a>–Zebra<\/p>\n Brandewyne, Rebecca–The Ninefold Key–Mira (gothic)<\/p>\n Cash, Dixie–Take Out the Trash *–Avon<\/p>\n Childs, Laura–The Jasmine Moon Murder *– Berkley Prime Crime (HC)<\/p>\n Chittenden, Meg–Snap Shot *– Berkley Sensation<\/p>\n Clark, Jaycee–Deadly Obsession *–newconceptspublishing.com (E-book)<\/p>\n Clark, Jaycee–Deadly Ties *–newconceptspublishing.com (E-book)<\/p>\n Coel, Margaret–Wife of Moon *– Berkley Prime Crime (HC)<\/p>\n Copeland, Lori–A Case of Nosy Neighbors *–Tyndale House (trade pb) (inspirational)<\/p>\n Coulter, Catherine–False Pretenses *–Signet (reprint)<\/p>\n D’Alessandro, Jacquie–Love and the Single Heiress–Avon<\/p>\n Daniels, B.J.–The Cowgirl in Question *–Harlequin Intrigue #797<\/p>\n Davis, Justine–In His Sights *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1318<\/p>\n Diamond, Jacqueline–The Stolen Bride *–Harlequin Intrigue #800<\/p>\n Douglas, Charlotte–Love Under Cover * (Trueblood Texas)–Harlequin<\/p>\n Downs, Susan K. & Warren, Susan May–Nadia–Barbour (trade pb) (inspirational<\/p>\n Ferrarella, Marie–In Broad Daylight *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1315<\/p>\n Fetzer, Amy J.–Undercover Marriage *–Harlequin Intrigue #799<\/p>\n Fforde, Jasper–The Well of Lost Plots *–Penguin (reprint)<\/p>\n Garwood, Julie–Murder List *–Ballantine (HC)<\/p>\n Giordano, Lauren–For Her Protection *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1320<\/p>\n Graham, Heather–The Presence *–Mira (ghost)<\/p>\n Gutteridge, Rene–Boo Who *–WaterBrook Press (trade pb) (inspirational)<\/p>\n Heitzmann, Kristen–Secrets *–Bethany House (trade pb) (inspirational)<\/p>\n Houston, Victoria–Dead Water * ( Loon Lake)–Prime Crime (reprint)<\/p>\n Johansen, Iris–Blind Alley *–Bantam (HC)<\/p>\n Johnson, Janice Kay–Revelations *–Harlequin Superromance #1228<\/p>\n Johnson, Joan–The Rivals *–Pocket<\/p>\n Lamb, Joyce–Found Wanting *–Five Star (HC)<\/p>\n Lane, Connie–The Duke’s Scandalous Secret–Pocket<\/p>\n Ledbetter, Suzann–Ahead of the Game *–Mira<\/p>\n Leto, Julie Elizabeth–Line of Fire *–Harlequin Code Red #2<\/p>\n Macomber, Debbie–44 Cranberry Point *–Mira<\/p>\n Manuel, Lisa–Mostly Mayhem<\/a>–Zebra<\/p>\n Morgan, Hunter–She’ll Never Live<\/a> *–Zebra<\/p>\n Murphy, Christine W.–Blood on Skates *–www.hardshell.com<\/p>\n Needham, Linda–A Scandal to Remember– Avon<\/p>\n O’Farrell, Maggie–My Lover’s Lover *–Penguin (reprint) (gothic)<\/p>\n Orwig, Sara–Don’t Close Yours Eyes *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1316<\/p>\n Peterson, Susan–Midnight Island Sanctuary (Eclipse)–Harlequin Intrigue #798 (gothic)<\/p>\n Robb, J.D.–Glory in Death– Berkley (futuristic) (reprint)<\/p>\n Roberts, Nora–Sanctuary *–Jove (reprint)<\/p>\n Rosemoor, Patricia–In Dreams *–Harlequin Blaze #151<\/p>\n Rustand, Roxanne–Operation: Texas *–Harlequin Superromance #1227<\/p>\n Stevens, Amanda–Unauthorized Passion *–Harlequin Intrigue #796<\/p>\n Thorne, Tamara–Haunted<\/a> *–Pinnacle (horror-ghost)<\/p>\n Wayne, Joanna–A Father’s Duty *–Harlequin Intrigue #795<\/p>\n
\nAmanda Ashley, L.A. Banks, Lori Handeland, Sherrilyn Kenyon<\/p>\n
\nJill Gregory, Ruth Ryan Langan, Nora Roberts, Marianne Willman<\/p>\n
\nBarbara Hambly, Charlaine Harris, Maggie Shayne<\/p>\n
\nClaudia Dain, Dee Davis, Evelyn Rogers<\/p>\n
\nKathleen O’Brien, Evelyn Rogers, Debra Webb<\/p>\n
\nHannah Howell, Lynsay Sands, Sara Blayne, Kate Huntington<\/p>\n
\nMick Garris, R. Patrick Gates, Richard Laymon, Graham Masterton<\/p>\n
\nNancy Holder, Matthew Costello, Bentley Little, Rex Miller, and others<\/p>\n