MR. AND MISS ANONYMOUS
Fern Michaels
Fern Michaels, the #1 New York Times bestselling author whose emotionally charged novels have earned her millions of fans, delivers an unforgettable story about the unexpected turns in life that can pull people apart…and the twists of fate that bring them back together…
o pay for her last semester of school, college senior Lily Madison makes the difficult decision to donate her eggs to a fertility clinic. There she meets Sam Parker, another penniless student who supplements his tuition money by visiting a sperm bank. Bound by their secret, and by a powerful attraction, they continue to think of each other even as life takes them in different directions.
Twenty years later, Sam—now a wealthy entrepreneur—sees Lily in an airport, and falls for her all over again. But while they enjoy their unlikely reunion, a news story about the fertility clinic they visited long ago will have shocking repercussions for both of them…
PRAISE FOR FERN MICHAELS “Delectable...deliver[s] revenge that’s creatively swift and sweet, Michaels-style.” —Publishers Weekly on Hokus Pokus
“Complex and imaginative, and thoroughly entertaining...Free Fall is a fast moving, fast reading story with lots of surprises from start to finish!” —FreshFiction.com
Fern Michaels is the New York Times bestselling author of over eighty novels, including Collateral Damage, Hokus Pokus, Picture Perfect, and Up Close and Personal. She has built and funded three large daycare centers in her hometown, and is a passionate animal lover who has outfitted police dogs across the country with special bulletproof vests. She lives in South Carolina, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, several dogs, and a resident ghost named Mary Margaret.
MAY 2009
Key Selling Points:
- Fern Michaels has had more than thirty consecutive New York Times bestsellers.
- Fans have flocked to the Sisterhood series and will welcome this long-awaited release of one of her bigger, more traditional and heartfelt novels.
Marketing Plans:
- National print media campaign
- National print advertising
- National online advertising
- Radio station on-air giveaway campaign
- Teased in Final Justice (Zebra Mass Market, 1/09)
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com and fernmichaels.com
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-1272-6 PRICE: $24.00/$29.45 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 336 TRIM: 6 x 9 PACK: 32 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Summerville, SC SALES HISTORY: Kensington Hardcover:
Up Close and Personal
8/07 (978-0-7582-1271-9)
Fool Me Once
9/06 (978-0-7582-1630-4)
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Peter Pezzelli
| Home to Italy | Every Sunday | Francesca’s Kitchen | Italian Lessons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Pezzelli | Peter Pezzelli | Peter Pezzelli | Peter Pezzelli |
| $14.00/$20.00 Can. | $14.00/$20.00 Can. | $14.00/$20.00 Can. | $14.00/$17.50 Can. |
| 978-0-7582-0768-5 | 978-0-7582-0770-8 | 978-0-7582-1327-3 | 978-0-7582-2050-9 |
| Kensington Trade Paperback | Kensington Trade Paperback | Kensington Trade Paperback | Kensington Trade Paperback |
| Cathy Lamb | Drusilla Campbell | ||
| Julia’s Chocolates | The Last Time I Was Me | Wildwood | The Edge of the Sky | Blood Orange |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathy Lamb | Cathy Lamb | Drusilla Campbell | Drusilla Campbell | Drusilla Campbell |
| $14.00/$17.50 Can. | $15.00/$17.50 Can. | $15.00/$17.50 Can. | $15.00/$21.00 Can. | $14.00/$20.00 Can. |
| 978-0-7582-1462-1 | 978-0-7582-1463-8 | 978-0-7582-0293-2 | 978-0-7582-0535-3 | 978-0-7582-0921-4 |
| Kensington Trade Paperback | Kensington Trade Paperback | Kensington Trade Paperback | Kensington Trade Paperback | Kensington Trade Paperback |
| Marie Bostwick | Sally Smith O’Rourke | |||
MAY 2009
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KENSINGTON TRADE PAPERBACK
BLUE BOY
Rakesh Satyal
Part Jhumpa Lahiri, part David Sedaris, yet with a distinctive, unique edge—Rakesh Satyal presents a brand-new perspective on Indian American life in a stunning debut that is laugh-out-loud funny and deeply moving.
welve-year-old Kiran Sharma is a very confused child. For starters, he is an Indian kid growing up in a small Ohio town. He spends most of his days dancing ballet around his house and playing with dolls, often to escape the humiliation he faces at school. One day Kiran has an epiphany: What if he is, in truth, a reincarnation of the gender-bending Hindu god Krishna?
Kiran sets to the task of crafting his own existence after the blue god’s, from Krishna’s diet to his musical skill. For Kiran, a long, strange trip is about to begin—a journey so sublime, so ridiculous, so painfully beautiful, that it can only lead to the truth...
Key Selling Points:
• Blue Boy will appeal to readers of coming of age novels, as well as fans of Indian authors such as Jhumpa Lahiri (The Namesake).
ADVANCE PRAISE FOR BLUE BOY: “The best fiction reminds us that humanity is much, much larger than our personal world, our own little reality. Blue Boy shows us a world too funny and sad and sweet to be based on anything but the truth.” —Chuck Palahniuk
“Rakesh Satyal has managed to write a novel that is as funny as it is heartbreaking. A brilliant debut!” —Edmund White
Rakesh Satyal is a 2002 graduate of Princeton University, where he studied comparative literature and writing. He is currently an editor at HarperCollins Publishers, where he works with a wide variety of authors, including Paulo Coelho, Clive Barker, Armistead Maupin, and George Michael. He sings a popular cabaret show in New York City that has been featured on Page Six and in the New York Observer, The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Time Out. He is also on the planning committee of the annual PEN World Voices Festival and his writing has been featured in many anthologies and journals.
Marketing Plans:
- National print media campaign
- Advance reading copies
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3136-9 PRICE: $15.00/$17.95 Can. RIGHTS: US, CAN, OM PAGES: 352 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 40 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
New York, NY
MAY 2009
KENSINGTON TRADE PAPERBACK
THINGS I LEARNED ABOUT MY DAD (IN THERAPY)
HUMOROUS AND HEARTFELT ESSAYS
Edited by Heather B. Armstrong,
creator of www.dooce.com
Perfectly timed for Father’s Day, a collection of hilarious stories celebrating the joys (and otherwise) of fatherhood, penned by the smartest and most popular writers on the Web.
eather Armstrong, author of the world-famous blog www.dooce.com (which receives over a million hits a month) gathers together the best, brightest, and most outrageous bloggers in a unique anthology that covers every aspect of fatherhood—from the blissful to the challenging and beyond.
Candid, eye-opening, witty, and heartwarming, these essays—from bloggers such as Matt Haughey, Maggie Mason, Melissa Summers, Alice Bradley, and Eden Kennedy—will prove irresistible to fathers of all ages…and the women who love them.
Key Selling Points:
- Heather Armstrong is one of the most famous and widely read bloggers on the Web.
- This hip, one-of-a-kind collection will prove especially popular with younger fathers and fans of such books as Punk Rock Dad and Father Knows Less.
Heather B. Armstrong is the creator of the world-famous blog www.dooce.com. She has been featured in Glamour, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe and BBC Online. She has appeared on the ABC Nightly News and NPR. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with her husband Jon, daughter Leta, and dog, Chuck.
MARKETING PLANS
- National print media campaign
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com and dooce.com
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-1659-5 PRICE: $19.00/$22.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 240 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 64 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Salt Lake City, UT PUBLISHING HISTORY: Kensington Hardcover5/08 (978-0-7582-1659-5)
MAY 2009
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BRAVA TRADE PAPERBACK
FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE
Amy J. Fetzer
From the author of Tell It To the Marines and Perfect Weapon comes a steamy, gripping novel in which a secret operative’s assignment takes a sexy and dangerous detour.
ragon One operative Riley Donovan is an expert at bringing ’em back alive, but when his latest prey is captured, he’s forced back into contact with CIA agent Safia Troy, who’s trailing the same arms dealer who grabbed Donovan’s man. If anyone can give Riley a run for his money in the kick-butt-then-take-names department, it’s Safia…
If Safia must partner up, Riley certainly satisfies all her requirements. But Safia hasn’t bargained for the twisted places this case will lead, revealing secrets about her past even she didn’t know. Now, as Safia’s drawn deeper into the heart of darkness, Riley’s the only one she wants by her side...
Key Selling Points:
- Amy’s books appeal to fans of Suzanne Brockman’s SEAL books and Cherry Adair’s adventure series.
- The daughter, wife, and now mother of career U.S. Marines, Amy brings authentic military details and scenarios to her writing.
PRAISE FOR AMY J. FETZER “Intricate details abound in this expertly researched, well-written anthology. Highly arousing and full of pulse-pounding action.” —Romantic Times on Tell It To The Marines
“A fabulous writer! Amy J. Fetzer rocks!” —Cherry Adair
Amy J. Fetzer has penned over thirty-five novels and novellas in historical, historical paranormal, contemporary, and romantic suspense. Amy’s work has been nominated twice for Storyteller of the Year in historical and contemporary, and is the winner of the Romantic Times Career Achievement award in romantic adventure, and hit the top spots of the Waldenbooks bestseller lists, as well as winning several genre awards. Amy and her family live in South Carolina, enjoying the quiet, retired life and trying to behave like civilians.
Marketing Plans:
- National print media campaign
- Online giveaways and promotions
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com, bravaauthors.com, and amyjfetzer.com
CATEGORY: Contemporary Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3137-6 PRICE: $15.00/$17.95 RIGHTS: World PAGES: 352 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 40 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE: Beauford, SC
SALES HISTORY: Brava Trade Paperback:
Come As You Are
12/07 (978-0-7582-1657-1)
Intimate Danger
3/07 (978-0-7582-1655-7)
MAY 2009
DAFINA TRADE PAPERBACK
OBSESSED
Devon Scott
In this sensual, unforgettable thriller, a husband and wife face the worst crisis of their marriage—and learn that no matter what twists life throws at you, holding on to the one you love is the only way to survive…
fter five fulfilling years of marriage, Michael and Kennedy are the envy of their tight circle of friends. Michael is even more passionate about his stunning, successful wife than he was when they first met, and he is everything Kennedy has ever wanted in a man. But everything changes when the couple starts getting mysterious phone calls and threatening emails. Logan and Kennedy are being stalked—and the stress has their once rock-solid marriage unraveling.
Who could want to hurt Kennedy and Logan? Plenty of people, it seems. For the couple is hiding a secret that will shock their family and ruin their reputation. But Michael and Kennedy will do whatever it takes to save their relationship, even if it means hunting down a dangerous stranger...
Key Selling Points:
- Blending suspense, drama, and steamy sex, Devon Scott’s new novel will appeal to fans of Zane, Miasha, and Mary B. Morrison.
- Readers are clamoring for sexy reads and Devon Scott knows how to provide both heat and substance.
PRAISE FOR UNFAITHFUL “Deliciously devious. A mouthwatering must-read.”
—New York Times bestselling author Mary B. Morrison
“Scott is an author to notice with this credible, engaging debut… Seduction, deceit, anguish, and obsession flow in this page-turner.” —Romantic Times
Devon Scott lives in Washington, D.C.
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-2700-3 PRICE: $15.00/$17.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 288 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 56 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Washington, D.C. SALES HISTORY: Dafina Trade Paperback:
Unfaithful
5/08 (978-0-7582-2698-3)
DAFINA YOUNG ADULT TRADE PAPERBACK
THE WAY WE ROLL
Stephanie Perry Moore
Stephanie Perry Moore continues her compelling series set around the
girls of Beta Gamma Pi sorority.
alloy Murray wasn’t feeling the whole “pledging” thing, but after meeting some of the sorority girls at a party, she has to admit that the idea of sisterhood is pretty cool. She also runs into Kade—the guy she’s been crushing on—and things heat up fast.
But Sharon, a Beta sister, is going out with Kade—and vows to do everything she can to keep Sharon out of the sorority. If Malloy doesn’t pledge, her mom won’t pay for her education. The only way to survive this school year is for Malloy to look deep into her heart...and find the real meaning of sisterhood.
PRAISE FOR STEPHANIE PERRY MOORE “Adults, as well as teens, will find the book educational as well as uplifting.”
—The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
“An excellent read. It tackles tough issues, including sex, friendship, family and God. Highly recommended…thought-provoking and hard to put down.” —Teenreads.com
Key Selling Points:
- The YA market is booming, with many titles crossing over into mainstream success.
- Inspirational YA fiction is proving especially popular, as many teens turn towards more traditional stories about friendship, family, identity, and doing the right thing.
Stephanie Perry Moore is the author of the Perry Skky, Jr., Yasmin Peace, Payton Skky, Laurel Shadrach, Carmen Browne, and the Faith Thomas Novelzine™ series. She also has written four adult titles, including her newest release, Wearing My Halo Tilted. Currently, she is an Executive Producer of Georgia Skky, a DVD series from Tyler Perry Studios based on her previous works. She lives in the greater Atlanta area with her husband, Derrick, and their three children. Visit her website at www.StephaniePerryMoore.com.
Marketing Plans:
- National print media campaign
- Promotion at teenreads.com
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com and stephanieperrymoore.com
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3443-8 PRICE: $9.95/$11.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 224 Trim: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 64 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Atlanta, GA SALES HISTORy: Dafina YA Trade Paperback:
Work What You Got
1/09 (978-0-7582-2542-3)
Promise Kept
5/08 (978-0-7582-2540-5)
MAY 2009
APHRODISIA TRADE PAPERBACK
SIMPLY SHAMELESS
Kate Pearce
Kate Pearce returns to the Aphrodisia list with her third erotic historical romance in her House of Pleasure series.
CATEGORy: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3220-5 PRICE: $13.95/$16.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 304
scaping the horrors of the French Revolution, Helene Delornay leaves behind her past
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
working in a Bastille brothel. Now in England, she is set on turning a new page. But when
PACK: 48
Helene meets aristocrat Philip Ross, she succumbs to one night of reckless passion in which
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
she discovers he shares her taste for daring fantasies...
San Ramon, CA SALES HISTORY:
Key Selling Points:
Aphrodisia Trade Paperback:
Simply Sexual
• Kate Pearce’s provocative new novel will appeal to fans of historical erotic
2/08 (978-0-7582-2354-8)
romance by authors such as Noelle Mack and Sharon Page, and also to fans of
Regency set historical romance.
Kate Pearce currently lives in San Ramon, California and is a member of RWA.
Marketing Plans:
• Cross promotion with other
APHRODISIA TRADE PAPERBACK
Aphrodisia titles
• Online feature on
ON THE PROWL
kensingtonbooks.com, aphrodisiaauthors.com, and author sites
Crystal Jordan
In this sensationally sexy anthology, Crystal Jordan introduces four shapeshifting brothers who can make any woman lose control…
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-2900-7 PRICE: $13.95/$16.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 304
eet the Cruz brothers. They look human—except for the golden sheen their eyes take
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
when they’re aroused beyond control…and the way their claws come out when it’s time
PACK: 48
to play rough. They’re Panthers, ancient shapeshifters, and their survival depends on mating.
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
And they’re about to take some lucky women for a walk on the wild side…
Salt Lake City, UT SALES HISTORY:
Key Selling Points:
Aphrodisia Trade Paperback:
Sexy Beast V
• Shapeshifting heroes are hugely popular with readers.
9/08 (978-0-7582-1989-3)
• On the Prowl will appeal both to fans of erotica and fans of paranormal romance.
Crystal Jordan is originally from California, but has lived and worked all over the United States. She currently serves as a librarian at a university in the Rocky Mountains.
MAY 2009
APHRODISIA TRADE PAPERBACK
SUBMISSIVE
Anya Howard
From one of erotica’s newest stars comes a provocative new novel that
explores the pleasures of surrender.
illian has answered her calling as a submissive, and is now free to tap into her deepest fantasies. When a powerful new lover makes her part of his harem, she experiences pleasures she never imagined—and enters a strange, sensual otherworld from which she will never want to return.
Key Selling Points:
- BDSM is an extremely popular niche in erotic romance.
- Anya combines truly compelling storytelling with the uninhibited flair of Anne Rice and Kensington’s own Vonna Harper!
Anya Howard is a multi-published author of erotic romance, fantasy, and horror.
APHRODISIA TRADE PAPERBACK
MUTUAL DESIRE
Donna Grant
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-2880-2 PRICE: $12.95/$15.45 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 320 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Nashville, TN
Marketing Plans:
- Cross promotion with other Aphrodisia titles
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com, aphrodisiaauthors.com, and author sites
Three steamy novellas about women giving and taking ultimate pleasure, in this irresistible offering from one of erotica’s most
exciting new authors.
n these spellbinding stories of seduction, a decadent king is given a gift in the form of a woman sent to seduce secrets from him…an arrogant laird buys a biddable wife, but the woman who enters his castle is not the woman he bought…and a shallow princess is taken as a prize by a jungle warlord.
Key Selling Points:
• Mutual Desire will appeal to lovers of historical erotica by authors such as Kate Pearce and Lacey Danes.
Donna Grant lives with her husband, two young children, three cats, and one long haired Chihuahua in Texas.
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3207-6 PRICE: $13.95/$16.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 304 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Orange, TX SALES HISTORY: Aphrodisia Trade Paperback:
The Pleasure of His Bed
9/08 (978-0-7582-2854-3)
MAY 2009
KENSINGTON HARDCOVER
RETURN OF THE MOUNTAIN MAN
William W. Johnstone
From one of the bestselling Western authors of all time comes a classic novel of the American frontier—an action-packed and uncompromising tale of a young Missourian who seizes a chance to right the wrong that shattered his family and his soul.
moke Jensen is a young man raised on loss and bitterness, nurtured by a mountain man named Preacher. Now Smoke, with a new black horse and an old grudge, slips over the unmarked border into the turbulent Idaho Territory. Ahead is a town called Bury, built on stolen gold, and run by a band of ruthless men who had a hand in the murder of Smoke’s brother in the Civil War. Smoke’s father died in pursuit of those killers, but urged his son not to waste his life in vengeance.
Powerful and poetic, Return of the Mountain Man is an unforgettable novel by an author who is a true American master, and a great chronicler of our unforgiving last frontier.
Key Selling Points:
- William W. Johnstone’s Mountain Man series is as popular today as it was twenty-five years ago when it first debuted.
- 10 of Johnstone books have been USA Today bestsellers.
- William W. Johnstone is the author of over 200 published books.
One of the bestselling western authors of all time, William W. Johnstone was born in Southern Missouri, the youngest of four children, to a minister father and schoolteacher mother. He quit school at fifteen and went on to join a traveling carnival. He subsequently found work as a deputy sheriff, did a hitch in the army, and began a career in radio broadcasting, where he honed his legendary storytelling skills live on air for the next sixteen years. He is the author of more than one hundred novels of the west.
Marketing Plans:
- National print media campaign
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com and williamjohnstone.net
CATEGORY: Western ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3163-5 PRICE: $12.00/$14.95 RIGHTS: World PAGES: 240 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48
MAY 2009
DAFINA HARDCOVER
MANEATER
Mary B. Morrison and Noire
New York Times bestselling author Mary B. Morrison and Essence® bestselling author Noire collaborate on this too-hot-to-handle novella duet that proves there’s nothing more powerful than a woman bent on seduction and revenge…
n Mary B. Morrison’s “Character of a Man,” Seven seems to have it all: money, mansion and a man—but is taken by surprise when her fiancé tells her the wedding is off if she can’t lose a little weight. In no time, she’s out the door and headed for Punany Paradise for a sensual workout that’s both sweet revenge and sweet surrender…
In Noire’s “Sugar, Honey, Iced Tee,” three NFL players meet their match in three sisters from Harlem whose charms surpass their wildness fantasies. Little do they know these three women are out for blood and will do whatever it takes—in and out of bed—to get their revenge.
Key Selling Points:
- The pairing of Mary B. Morrison and Noire—two of the hottest names in the genre—will have huge appeal with fans hungry for books that pair strong, independent women with steamy sex.
- All of Mary’s releases have hit #1 on the Essence® bestseller list, as did Noire’s Candy Licker and G-Spot.
PRAISE FOR MARY B. MORRISON AND NOIRE “Hot sex and high drama move Morrison’s latest page turner…”
—Publishers Weekly on When Somebody Loves You Back
“Strong credible characters, wonderful storyline delivery, and salivating sex scenes… Thug-a-licious is simply urban erotica at its finest.” —UrbanReviews.com
Noire is editor-in-chief of NoireMagazine.com and the #1 bestselling author of G-Spot, Candy Licker, Thug-A-Licious, Baby Brother (with 50 Cent), Thong on Fire, and Hood. She lives in New York.
Marketing Plans:
- National print media campaign
- National radio advertising campaign
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com marymorrison.com and asknoire.com
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-1320-4 PRICE: $24.00/$29.45 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 304 TRIM: 6 x 9 PACK: 32 AUTHOR RESIDENCES:
Oakland, CA (Morrison),
New York, NY (Noire) SALES HISTORY: Dafina Hardcover (Morrison):
Who’s Loving You
8/08 (978-0-7582-1514-7)
Sweeter Than Honey
8/07 (978-0-7582-1511-6)
JUNE 2009
KENSINGTON HARDCOVER
WHAT WE REMEMBER
Michael Thomas Ford
Award-winning author Michael Thomas Ford returns with his most ambitious novel to date—a compelling drama in which a father’s disappearance has a profound effect on his three children and causes secrets and lies to be exposed…
ames McCloud, a Seattle district attorney, gets an early-morning phone call from his sister, Celeste, announcing their father’s body has been found. Police officer Daniel McCloud disappeared years ago, but a bigger bombshell is in store—evidence proves Daniel was murdered.
When James returns home to Cold Falls, New York, he’s reunited with his mother, Ada and his younger brother, Billy, who’s twenty-one, gay, and troubled. His brother-in-law, Nate is the town sheriff, and the mistrust that has hovered between them since high school still simmers. And as the truth emerges, so do secrets powerful enough to threaten another life and destroy the bonds that will remain…
PRAISE FOR THE MICHAEL THOMAS FORD
Changing Tides
“Ford bridges the gap between gay romance and mainstream fiction in his latest. A deft sense of place and a handle on romance…that’s neither sappy nor shallow will help set this one apart.” —Publishers Weekly
Full Circle
“Summer isn’t the same without hitting the beach, getting a sunburn and devouring a deliciously soapy novel. Ford knows how to draw in a reader with sex and sin.”
—Entertainment Weekly
Key Selling Points:
• Michael Thomas Ford’s newest novel will appeal to his core readership, but with his more mainstream plot, he takes a step forward in establishing an audience with readers who enjoy authors like Julia Glass, Chris Bohjalian, and Jodi Picoult.
Michael Thomas Ford is the author of Last Summer, Looking For It, Full Circle, and Changing Tides, and is best known for his essay collections “Alec Baldwin Doesn’t Love Me”, “That’s Mr. Faggot to You”, “It’s Not Mean If It’s True”, and “The Little Book of Neuroses”. All four of his essay collections have topped bestseller lists across the country. He currently lives in San Francisco, California. Readers can visit his website at www.michaelthomasford.com
Marketing Plans:
- National print media campaign
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com, michaelthomasford.com and gayandlesbianbooks.com
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-1851-3 PRICE: $24.00/$29.45 Can. RIGHTS: OBE PAGES: 352 TRIM: 6 x 9 PACK: 32 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
San Francisco, CA SALES HISTORY: Kensington Hardcover:
Changing Tides
9/07 (978-0-7582-1059-3)
Full Circle
6/06 (978-0-7582-1057-9)
JUNE 2009
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KENSINGTON TRADE PAPERBACK
SUCCUBUS HEAT
Richelle Mead
New York Times bestselling author Richelle Mead delivers the next delicious romp in her sexy, witty series featuring Seattle-based succubus Georgina Kincaid.
ver since Georgina and her mortal not-quite-boyfriend Seth broke up, she’s been in a funk. Now Seattle’s archdemon, Jerome has decided to “outsource” Georgina to a rival demon—and have her spy for him in the process.
Things get a lot more complicated when Jerome is kidnapped and all of Seattle’s immortals lose their hellish powers. Suddenly there’s nothing to keep Georgina from acting on her feelings for Seth—nothing apart from his new girlfriend Maddie, that is. And as Seattle’s demon population starts turning on itself, Georgina will have to work fast to find Jerome and find out who’s been playing all of them, before hell really breaks loose…
Key Selling Points:
- This is the fourth in Richelle Mead’s increasingly popular succubus series—the first book, Succubus Blues is currently in its fourth printing.
- Richelle’s Young Adult urban fantasy novel, Frostbite was a New York Times bestseller.
- Paranormal and urban fantasy are extremely hot categories right now, as the success of Sherrilyn Kenyon, Patricia Briggs, Christine Feehan, and Laurel K. Hamilton attest.
PRAISE FOR SUCCUBUS BLUES “Mead cooks up an appetizing debut that blends romantic suspense with a fresh twist on the paranormal, accented with eroticism.”—Booklist
“An excellent paranormal.”—Romantic Times
Richelle Mead lives in Seattle, Washington and is currently under contract for another two Georgina Kincaid novels and another Eugenie Markham/Dark Swan novel. She is also under contract for another three young adult novels to be published by Razorbill (part of Penguin Putnam) in her Vampire Academy series.
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3199-4 PRICE: $15.00/$17.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 304 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Seattle, WA SALES HISTORY: Kensington Trade Paperback:
Succubus on Top
1/08 (978-0-7582-1642-7)
Succubus Blues
3/07 (978-0-7582-1641-0)
KENSINGTON TRADE PAPERBACK
A THREAD OF TRUTH
Marie Bostwick
Marie Bostwick’s second “Cobbled Court” novel is a poignant, heartwarming story of new beginnings and old friends set in a fictional Connecticut town.
t twenty-seven, having fled an abusive marriage with little more than her kids and the clothes on her back, Ivy Peterman figures she has nowhere to go but up. Quaint, historic New Bern, Connecticut seems a good place to start fresh. With a part-time job at the Cobbled Court Quilt Shop and budding friendships, Ivy feels hopeful at last.
But when a popular quilting TV show is taped at the quilt shop, Ivy’s unwitting appearance alerts her ex-husband to her whereabouts. Suddenly, Ivy is facing the fight of her life. This time, however, she’s got a sisterhood behind her: companions as complex, strong, and lasting as the quilts they stitch…
Key Selling Points:
- This is a follow-up to Marie Bostwick’s first contemporary-set novel, A Single Thread, selected by Readers’ Digest as a condensed book in their October 2008 issue.
- With its strong quilting theme, A Thread of Truth will appeal to fans of Jennifer Chiaverini’s bestselling Elm Creek Quilt Novels.
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF MARIE BOSTWICK “Enjoy this big-hearted novel, then pass it along to your best friend.”
—New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs on A Single Thread
“A one-of-a-kind find, the sort of book that completely transports you…this wonderful story has the complete package: romance, drama and a fast-paced, seamless plotline.”
—Romantic Times (4 1/2 stars, Top Pick)
Marie Bostwick was born and raised in the Northwest. Since marrying the love of her life twenty-four years ago, she has never known a moment’s boredom. Marie and her family have moved a score of times, living in eight U.S. states and two Mexican cities. Marie has three handsome sons and now lives with her husband in Connecticut where she writes, reads, quilts, and is active in her local church.
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3215-1 PRICE: $15.00/$17.95 RIGHTS: World PAGES: 352 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 40 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Northfield, CT SALES HISTORY: Kensington Trade Paperback:
A Single Thread
11/08 (978-0-7582-2257-2)
On Wings of the Morning
11/07 (978-0-7582-2256-5)
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BRAVA TRADE PAPERBACK
HOW TO SEDUCE A TEXAN
Karen Kelley
From the author of Temperature Rising, Southern Comfort, and Close Encounters of the Sexy Kind comes a laugh-out-loud, sexy new novel about a reporter who’s out to get the scoop on a bad boy football player.
hey call her the Barracuda. When Nicole Scott goes after a story, she lets nothing stand in her way. But now her editor wants her to write a fluff piece about a dude ranch and Nicole’s not interested. At least, not until she gets a look at Cal Braxton, the gorgeous Texan football star no one has been able to get close enough to interview.
When Cal gets a tip that Nicole is out to write a story on him, he decides to make her earn every word. But his scheme to show her how much of a bad boy he is backfires when he sees how much of a bad girl she can be…
Key Selling Points:
• Karen Kelley writes laugh-out-loud, sexy romance in the style of Lori Foster and Donna Kauffman.
PRAISE FOR KAREN KELLEY “Fun and romantic with the perfect blend of spice!” —New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter on Close Encounters of the Sexy Kind
“Kelley’s light, feel-good romance is a perfect blend of humor, family congeniality, and sexy intimacy.” —Booklist on Temperature’s Rising
Karen Kelley lives in a small Texas town with her husband and their very spoiled Pekingese, six Koi fish, and various wild birds that eat way too much. She’s also a collector of junk which she fondly refers to as antiques. Her motto in life is to enjoy each moment of it.
CATEGORY: Paranormal Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-2574-0 PRICE: $14.00/$16.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 320 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Dallas, TX SALES HISTORY: Brava Trade Paperback:
The Bad Boys Guide to the Galaxy
7/08 (978-0-7582-1769-1)
Cosmic Sex
2/08 (978-0-7582-1767-7)
BRAVA TRADE PAPERBACK
IN BED WITH A STRANGER
Mary Wine
In her dazzling Brava debut, Mary Wine sweeps readers to Elizabethan England, where a secret deception unites two lovers.
rodick McJames is an Earl in name only. To secure his clan’s future he needs an English wife. Mary Stanford, daughter of the Earl of Warwickshire will suit perfectly—even if he’s never met her.
Anne Copper looks similar to her noble half-sister, but she was born illegitimate. The best she can hope for is to stay a serving girl in her own father’s house. But when Lady Mary finds herself betrothed to a Scot, it seems there’s a use for Anne after all—consummating the marriage. Forced to impersonate Mary, Anne arrives at Brodick’s home, and the passion that grows between them promises far more than a marriage of convenience…
Key Selling Points:
- Mary’s story is set in Elizabethan England, setting it apart from the slew of Regency historicals.
- Mary’s writing will appeal to fans of Susan Johnson and Lisa Kleypas. She blends sexual tension and great period details.
Mary Wine writes to reassure herself that reality really is survivable. Between traffic jams and children’s sporting schedules, there is romance lurking for anyone with the imagination to find it. She spends her days making corsets and petticoats as a historical costumer.
Marketing Plans:
- National print media campaign
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com, bravaauthors.com and marywine.com
CATEGORY: Historical Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3463-6 PRICE: $14.00/$16.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 368 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 40 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Yorba Linda, CA (Los Angeles)
DAFINA TRADE PAPERBACK
PRACTICING WHAT YOU PREACH
Vanessa Davis Griggs
The first in a brand-new Christian-themed series from Vanessa Davis Griggs, author of the Blessed Trinity trilogy, follows the courtship between a divorced pastor and a devout churchgoer.
elissa “Peaches” Anderson is sweet and loving, but she’s never considered herself much of a beauty. So when she attracts the attention of a handsome suitor, she’s not sure what to do. That man, Marcus Peeples, a recently divorced father, is interested in dating Peaches seriously, but she is worried his status as a divorcée undermines her Christianity.
Marcus’ ex-wife, Sasha, is gorgeous, selfish, and having second thoughts about the divorce even though it was her idea. She realizes she’s losing the security she once had. Just as Peaches finally warms up to Marcus, Sasha makes a bold move, forcing Marcus to choose where his heart and his future lies.
Key Selling Points:
- Vanessa Davis Griggs’ new novel tackles topical Christian themes that will resonate with readers.
- The book includes cameos from the author’s Blessed Trinity series.
PRAISE FOR VANESSA DAVIS GRIGGS “This inspirational novel leaves the reader eager to know what Griggs plans next for this spiritual family.” —Publishers Weekly on Blessed Trinity
“Outstanding.” —Library Journal on Promises Beyond Jordan
Vanessa Davis Griggs is a motivational speaker and author. The recipient of several awards, she is a married mother with three grown sons.
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3222-9 PRICE: $15.00/$17.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 304 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Birmingham, AL SALES HISTORY: Dafina Trade Paperback:
Strongholds
5/08 (978-0-7582-1734-9)
Blessed Trinity
5/07 (978-0-7582-1732-5)
DAFINA TRADE PAPERBACK
A PRICE TO PAY
Angela Winters
Angela Winters’ gripping View Park series continues with a sizzling new novel about life in the scandalous Los Angeles suburb.
s patriarch of the Chase family, owners of a huge, Los Angeles-based cosmetics company, Stephen Chase has come a long way since his humble beginnings. But after raising four privileged, spoiled children with his socialite wife, Janet, Stephen knows that living the high life in an exclusive community is not all it’s cracked up to be.
Corporate takeovers, adultery, and lots of high-profile trouble thrive in the Chase household. This time they are going to face their biggest challenges yet as they try to hold on to their status in the powerful, glamorous world of elite African-American families.
Key Selling Points:
• View Park, the first in the series, was a selection of Black Expressions Book Club.
PRAISE FOR NEVER ENOUGH “In Winters’ entertaining latest View Park novel, the Chase family plunges to new lows of deviousness….The pacing is fast and the drama unrelenting.” —Publishers Weekly
“Lies and deception are the norm in this household, where there’s enough high drama to rival Dallas or Dynasty, complete with cat fights. Winters has written a real page turner.” —Booklist
National bestselling author Angela Winters is an executive at CapitalOne Bank. She is the author of over ten romance novels and is a member of Sisters in Crime, an organization of female mystery and romantic suspense authors. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia.
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-2956-4 PRICE: $14.00/$16.95 Can. RIGHTS: US, CAN, OM PAGES: 336 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Alexandria, VA SALES HISTORY: Dafina Trade Paperback:
No More Good
8/08 (978-0-7582-1263-4)
Never Enough
7/07 (978-0-7582-1261-0)
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Key Selling Points:
• Sasha White’s inventive and imaginative stories will appeal to all fans of erotica.
PRAISE FOR SASHA WHITE “White stretches her imagination to places this reader cannot wait to go!” —LovesRomance.com
“Count on Sasha White to deliver first-rate, blistering passion.” —Suzanne McMinn
Sasha White lives in Northern Alberta, where she specializes in stories about sassy women and sexy men.
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-2862-8 PRICE: $13.95/$16.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 304 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 Author’s Residence: Edmonton,
Alberta SALES HISTORY: Aphrodisia Trade Paperback:
Sexy Devil
12/07 (978-0-7582-1990-9)
Lush
4/07 (978-0-7582-1548-2)
Marketing Plans:
- Cross promotion with other Aphrodisia titles
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com, aphrodisiaauthors.com, and author sites
Key Selling Points:
- Vampires and the women who love them are eternally popular—and Sharon Page’s elegant, masterful heroes are like no others.
- Sharon takes erotic romance to the limit—and fans can’t get enough.
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF SHARON PAGE “Wonderful, well-written Regency with emotion, blindingly hot sex, complicated characters, and a surprise ending.” —Romantic Times on Black Silk
Sharon Page finds writing tales of sexy Regency rakes and seductive vampires is the perfect escape from her technical world.
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-2879-6 PRICE: $12.95/$15.45 RIGHTS: World PAGES: 320 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Ottawa, Canada SALES HISTORY: Aphrodisia Trade Paperback:
Hot Silk
10/08 (978-0-7582-1491-1)
Black Silk
4/08 (978-0-7582-1471-3)
JUNE 2009
atalie Green travels to Paradise Island for a few days of uninhibited pleasure and finds it with Nicolas and Tomas, her hunky companions. Before long, Natalie’s curious nature takes over and she begins to explore the island, discovering a deadly project run by the sexy Malachi. What other secrets lie behind the surface of this tropical haven?
Key Selling Points:
- Lorie’s extensive backlist has helped her build an avid readership.
- St. Martin’s will publish Lorie’s new romantic suspense series in 2009.
Lorie O’Clare is an award-winning erotic romance writer with over forty books published.
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3447-6 PRICE: $13.95/$16.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 304 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Lawrence, KS
Marketing Plans:
- Cross promotion with other Aphrodisia titles
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com, aphrodisiaauthors.com, and author sites
orbidden fantasies and hidden pleasures are waiting at the Red Door, an exclusive brothel were men enjoy all the sins of the flesh and women surrender to their own secret desires…
Jackie Barbosa learned to believe in love at first sight when she met her husband almost nineteen years ago. She holds a BA in Classical Studies and an MA in Classics. She lives in Southern California with her husband and three children.
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3458-2 PRICE: $13.95/$16.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 304 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
El Cajon, CA
JUNE 2009
KENSINGTON HARDCOVER
OBJECT OF DESIRE
William J. Mann
From the acclaimed author of Where the Boys Are, All American Boy, and The Men From the Boys comes a compelling and ambitious new novel that takes readers from the bars of West Hollywood to the glamorous gay world of Palm Springs as it explores sex, aging, obsession, and love.
anny Fortunato was the hottest go-go boy in West Hollywood. Determined to make it big as an actor, he was supported by his terrific boyfriend, Frank. But even with so much promise, Danny couldn’t escape memories of the childhood he spent traipsing after his mother in her ceaseless quest to find his sister, who’d disappeared years before.
Fast-forward twenty years, and Danny is living with Frank in Palm Springs, in the midst of a midlife crisis. Then Danny meets a young man of breathtaking beauty who fires him with hope and passion, and leads him to confront his choices, his past, and the nature of love…
Key Selling Points:
• Object of Desire will appeal to fans of K.M. Soehnlein, Christopher Bram, Bart Yates, and Andrew Hollinghurst.
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF WILLIAM J. MANN “Mann charts new dramatic terrain…a gripping story.”
—Edge (Boston) on All American Boy
“Mann’s party boys make a sexy first impression but prove surprisingly deep upon further inspection. The same goes for Where the Boys Are.” —Kirkus Reviews
William J. Mann is the author of The Men From the Boys, The Biograph Girl, Where the Boys Are, All American Boy, and Men Who Love Men, as well as two acclaimed studies of the Hollywood film industry: Behind the Screen: How Gays & Lesbians Shaped Hollywood and Wisecracker: The Life and Times of William Haines. He is widely known as a journalist and is also the author of two biographies, Edge of Midnight, a biography of legendary film director John Schlesinger, and Kate, a critically acclaimed bio of Katharine Hepburn which was named one of the New York Times’ Top 100 Notable Books of the Year and one of Publishers Weekly’s 100 Best Books of the Year. He is currently working on a biography of Elizabeth Taylor.
Marketing Plans:
- National print media campaign
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com, gayandlesbianbooks.com, and williamjmann.com
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-1377-8 PRICE: $24.00/$29.45 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 416 TRIM: 6 x 9 PACK: 24 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Provincetown, MA and
Palm Springs, CA SALES HISTORY: Kensington Hardcover:
Men Who Love Men
4/07 (978-0-7582-1375-4)
All American Boy
5/05 (978-0-7582-0328-1)
JULY 2009
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WHERE THE BOYS ARE
William J. Mann
“William J. Mann’s third novel deserves to stand alongside the best of Armistead Maupin and Felice Picano…Where the Boys Are affirms Mann’s status as one of gay fiction’s major narrative powers.”
— Christopher Rice, Lambda Book Report
“Captivating… By offering different perspectives, Mann allows us into the highly charged characters and the real motives that lurk behind their facades.”
— Genre
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-1376-1 PRICE: $15.00/$17.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 416 TRIM: 6x9 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Provincetown, MA and
Palm Spring, CA PUBLISHING HISTORY: Kensington Hardcover4/07 (978-0-7582-1375-4)
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-0329-8 PRICE: $16.00/$23.00 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 368 TRIM: 6 x 9 PACK: 40 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Provincetown, MA and
Palm Spring, CA PUBLISHING HISTORY: Kensington Hardcover5/05 (978-0-7582-0328-1)
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-0327-4 PRICE: $16.00/$23.00 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 448 TRIM: 6 x 9 PACK: 32 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Provincetown, MA and
Palm Spring, CA PUBLISHING HISTORY: Kensington Hardcover5/03 (978-0-7582-0326-7)
JULY 2009
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DAFINA TRADE PAPERBACK
WHO’S LOVING YOU
Mary B. Morrison
Now in trade paperback—New York Times bestselling author Mary B. Morrison sizzles in the second book in her sexy, edgy Honey Thomas series.
ith her pimp in jail and enough money to make a new start, Honey is pursuing a new life in Atlanta, where she’s opened a counseling center to help victimized women. But just when Honey thinks she’s finally getting a break, her past comes back to haunt her.
Handsome, upstanding Grant Hill is Honey’s idea of perfection. She’s certain Grant is falling for her too, until his brother Benito tells him about Honey’s days as a prostitute. And now that the enemies from her past have found her, Honey might have to revert to her old tricks to save herself—and return to the only man she’s ever loved.
Key Selling Points:
- When Somebody Loves You Back and She Ain’t the One were both New York Times bestsellers, and all of Mary’s releases have hit #1 on the Essence® bestseller list.
- All of Mary’s novels have been picked as Main Selections of the Black Expressions Book Club.
PRAISE FOR MARY B. MORRISON “…Morrison certainly knows her way around the bedroom.” —Publishers Weekly on Sweeter Than Honey
“Hot sex and high drama move Morrison’s latest page turner…” —Publishers Weekly on When Somebody Loves You Back
Mary B. Morrison is the New York Times bestselling author of Sweeter Than Honey, When Somebody Loves You Back, Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This, Somebody’s Gotta Be On Top, He’s Just a Friend, Never Again Once More, Soul Mates Dissipate, Who’s Making Love, and Justice, Just Us, Just Me. She’s also the co-author of She Ain’t the One with New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber. She lives in Oakland, California.
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-1515-4 PRICE: $15.00/$17.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 304 TRIM: 6 x 9 PACK: 40 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Oakland, CA PUBLISHING HISTORY:
Dafina Hardcover 8/08 (978-0-7582-1514-7) SALES HISTORY:
Dafina Trade Paperback:
Sweeter Than Honey
7/08 (978-0-7582-1512-3)
DAFINA TRADE PAPERBACK REISSUES
NOTHING HAS EVER FEEL LIKE THIS
Mary B. Morrison
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-0728-9 PRICE: $15.00/$21.00 Can. RIGHTS: world PAGES: 336 TRIM: 6x9 PACK: 40 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Oakland, CA PUBLISHING HISTORY: Dafina Hardcover 8/05 (978-0-7582-0727-2)
SWEETER THAN HONEY
Mary B. Morrison
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-1512-3 PRICE: $15.00/$17.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 288 TRIM: 6x9 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Oakland, CA PUBLISHING HISTORY: Dafina Hardcover 8/07 (978-0-7582-1511-6)
KENSINGTON TRADE PAPERBACK
SUNNYSIDE BLUES
Mary Carter
In this witty, surprising, and evocative new novel, Mary Carter explores the story of Andes and Chase, a young woman and a ten-year-old boy both looking for a place to call home.
wenty-five-year-old Andes Lane has spent the past nine years traveling from place to place, looking for somewhere to start over once again. The little houseboat bobbing on a Seattle lake seems perfect, but before Andes has even settled in, she becomes involved in the lives of her landlord and his young son, Chase. Smart, secretive, and precocious, Chase touches a chord with Andes. And when Chases father lands in legal trouble, Andes agrees to take Chase to spend a summer in Sunnyside, Queens.
As Andes helps Chase, she begins to reconcile with a past she’s never quite escaped. Soon she’s discovering a place, a man, and a newfound peace of mind that together are starting to feel very much like home…
Key Selling Points:
• Sunnyside Blues will appeal to fans of Cathy Lamb, Luanne Rice, and all lovers of women’s fiction.
PRAISE FOR MARY CARTER’S ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGED “The sitcom-caliber humor hits its mark and the trove of mini-mysteries will keep readers guessing.” —Publishers Weekly
“Carter shows she has a knack for creating odd but likeable characters and readers are sure to take notice.” —Booklist
Mary Carter is a freelance writer and a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. After five years of acting, temping, and waiting tables in Manhattan, she was given a scholarship to the Rochester Institute of Technology where she earned her second degree in sign Language Interpreting. She has also penned several one act and full-length plays. She currently lives in New York City.
Marketing Plans:
- National print media campaign
- Outreach to women’s fiction websites
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com and marycarter.com
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-2919-9 PRICE: $15.00/$17.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 352 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 40 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
New York City SALES HISTORY: Kensington Trade Paperback:
Accidentally Engaged
3/07 (978-0-7582-1539-0)
She’ll Take It
3/06 (978-0-7582-1354-9)
JULY 2009
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KENSINGTON TRADE PAPERBACK
MENTAL
FUNNY IN THE HEAD
Eddie Sarfaty
Perfect for fans of David Sedaris, Eddie Sarfaty translates his astute and acerbic standup into a hilarious essay collection that explores career lows, cheapskate exe’s, schizophrenic felines, and much, much more…
hether musing on his mother’s European vacation, where she refuses to dine in any Parisian restaurant where the menu isn’t in English, or revealing his grandmother’s Machiavellian machinations to avoid the nursing home, Eddie Sarfaty excels at skewing his dazzlingly dysfunctional family.
He turns the spotlight on his own misadventures with equal glee, dissecting a disastrous summer in Portugal working on a knock-off production of The Phantom of the Opera and a misguided decision to jump a subway turnstile that ends in a night of hell and near electrocution. Candid and caustic, Eddie Sarfaty is a natural storyteller and this searingly funny collection proves that the rapier wit that works so well in person, is just as mighty delivered by pen.
Key Selling Points:
• Readers of humorous essay collections—especially fans of David Sedaris, Augusten Burroughs, and David Rakoff—will relish this collection.
Eddie Sarfaty has appeared on The Today Show, Nightline, and can currently be seen on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend. He performs regularly at major comedy clubs in New York City, including Caroline’s, Gotham Comedy Club, and Stand Up New York where he was a winner in their search for the funniest gay comic. He has performed at numerous comedy festivals and for two years he toured the country as one half of Two Consenting Adults, receiving fantastic receptions from both gay and straight audiences. He is currently working on several projects as a writer/performer for Logo.
Marketing Plans:
- National print media campaign
- National radio interview campaign
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com
CATEGORY: Humor ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-2255-8 PRICE: $15.00/$17.95 Can. RIGHTS: OBE PAGES: 288 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 56 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
New York, NY
BRAVA TRADE PAPERBACK
INSTANT GRATIFICATION
Jill Shalvis
Sexy heroes, laugh-out-loud humor, and wild adventure combine in the second in Jill Shalvis’ Wilder brother trilogy, where laid-back Stone Wilder is about to meet his match…
t her last job in a New York City emergency room, Dr. Emma Sinclair saved lives daily. In Wishful, California, she treats bee stings, stomach flu, and the occasional pet coyote. Plus, she has to contend with patients like Stone Wilder: gorgeous, charming, and irritating beyond belief. Emma loathes him. All except that tiny part of her that wants to throw him on her examining table and break every doctor-patient rule in the book…
Emma’s sure she has no place in a town like Wishful, but Stone knows different. And convincing her she belongs here—in this town, in his life, in his bed—will be a challenge no Wilder man could resist…
Key Selling Points:
- Strong and Sexy was excerpted in Cosmopolitan, Red Hot Reads, January ‘08.
- The second in a trilogy, Instant Gratification features sexy, bad-boy heroes and rollicking adventure.
PRAISE FOR JILL SHALVIS: “Jill Shalvis is a total original! It doesn’t get any better.” —Suzanne Forster
“A deliciously sensual writer, full of compassion, humor and a deep, deep love of romance.” —Writers Unlimited
“Jill Shalvis creates compelling romance.” —Romantic Times
Jill Shalvis is the national bestselling author of over two dozen romance novels. She regularly hits Walden’s bestseller list with her Harlequins romances, and has made Ingram’s list and the top 100 at Barnesandnoble.com. She’s a three-time National Reader’s Choice award winner, a Rita and Holt finalist, and has numerous romantic comedy awards such as Career Achievement in Love and Laughter from Romantic Times Magazine, and the Mad Cap Award 2002. She lives in Truckee, California.
CATEGORY: Contemporary Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3125-3 PRICE: $14.00/$16.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 320 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE: Truckee, CA
SALES HISTORY: Brava Trade Paperback:
Strong and Sexy
12/07 (978-0-7582-2182-7)
Superb and Sexy
6/08 (978-0-7582-2184-1)
BRAVA TRADE PAPERBACK
MIDNIGHT’S MASTER
Cynthia Eden
The third book in Cynthia Eden’s sexy, suspenseful series of paranormal romance featuring the Other—supernatural creatures whose powers are matched only by their dark hungers.
all, dark, and formidable, Niol Lapen is the last demon on earth most people would ask for a favor, yet the sexy little reporter who wanders into his club dares to do exactly that. Holly Storm already knows too much about his kind, but working alongside her may be the only way to stop a killer, even as it ignites a primal desire unlike anything he’s known.
Holly has seen firsthand what Niol is capable of, but that doesn’t frighten her nearly as much as the fierce passion they share. Something evil is prowling the streets of Atlanta; as Holly’s search leads her into danger that even Niol could never have predicted, she’ll uncover a secret that could rip her world apart…
Key Selling Points:
- Paranormal romance is hotter than ever.
- Cynthia Eden also contributed to two anthologies with Shelly Laurenston in 2008—When He Was Bad and Everlasting Bad Boys.
PRAISE FOR CYNTHIA EDEN “Edgy and compelling—Midnight Sins sizzles with sexy paranormal suspense.”
—Alyssa Day, USA Today bestselling author of Atlantis Awakening
“Highly sensual and definitely dangerous.” —New York Times bestselling author Shannon McKenna
Cynthia Eden is the author of paranormal suspense tales—sensual stories with dark twists. She lives in the Deep South with her husband and son.
CATEGORY: Paranormal Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3426-1 PRICE: $14.00/$16.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 352 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 40 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Mobile, AL SALES HISTORY: Brava Trade Paperback:
When He Was Bad
6/08 (978-0-7582-2726-3)
Hotter After Midnight
5/08 (978-0-7582-2602-0)
BRAVA TRADE PAPERBACK
THE REDEMPTION OF MICAH
Beth Williamson
Beth Williamson, author of The Education of Madeline, delivers a sweeping, sexy new Western historical featuring unforgettable characters and a mesmerizing romance.
othing about the room that Eppie awakens in feels like home—certainly not the stranger with long dark hair and silver eyes who claims to have been waiting for her for three long years.
Micah Spalding has spent each day hoping that Eppie would open her eyes and return to him. Yet the Eppie he loved was very different to this reserved, aloof woman. Since her injury, Eppie has no memory of Micah or their daughter, or of a passion that was powerful enough to defy convention. Somehow, Micah must find a way to reach through the distance between them and remind her of everything they once shared, and prove he has belief enough for both of them…
Key Selling Points:
- This is the second in a three-book series.
- Beth Williamson has published 19 e-books and built up a devoted fan following.
Beth Williamson lives just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband and two sons. Born and raised in New York, she holds a B.F.A. in writing from New York University.
Marketing Plans:
- National print media campaign
- Online giveaways
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com, bravaauthors.com, and bethwilliamson.com
CATEGORY: Historical Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3471-1 PRICE: $14.00/$16.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 352 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 40 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Raleigh, NC SALES HISTORY: Brava Trade Paperback:
The Education of Madeline
3/09 (978-0-7582-3469-8)
JULY 2009
KENSINGTON TRADE PAPERBACK
SOMETHING SHE CAN FEEL
Grace Octavia
From Grace Octavia, author of His First Wife and Take Her Man, comes a dynamic new novel about a young Southern woman caught between living her own dreams or fulfilling the wishes of her family.
inister’s daughter and former wild child, Journey Cash knows both the good and bad sides of her Alabama hometown. Blessed with a powerful voice, Journey teaches music at a local high school. She loves her work, just like she loves her fiancé, Evan, even though she feels she’s still waiting for a sign to confirm that her life is on the right track.
When Evan announces a wedding date without her consent, Journey’s world suddenly turns upside down. Her baby sister, Tammy, is stripping in Atlanta, and her older brother refuses to keep Tammy’s secret until Journey quits teaching and joins the family business. Now Journey is torn between doing what everyone expects, and taking a leap from when there may be no turning back.
Key Selling Points:
- Grace Octavia’s young, hip characters are hugely appealing to readers.
- Grace’s fiction is commercial and accessible, yet smart and sophisticated.
Grace Octavia is a native of Westbury, New York. The author of Take Her Man and His First Wife, she holds degrees in Creative Writing from NYU (B.A.) and the University of Georgia (M.A.). She is currently working on her Ph.D. Her writing has appeared in Sisterfriends by Michele Agins and Julia Chance and Rolling Out magazine, where she was Editor-in-Chief. Octavia also served as an Associate Editor at America Online’s Internet magazine, Digital City.
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3225-0 PRICE: $15.00/$17.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 320 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Atlanta, GA SALES HISTORY: Kensington Trade Paperback:
His First Wife
10/08 (978-0-7582-1849-0)
Take Her Man
5/07 (978-0-582-1847-6)
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WOLF TALES
Kate Douglas
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-1386-0 PRICE: $12.95/$17.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 288 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Northern California
WOLF TALES II
Kate Douglas
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-1387-7 PRICE: $12.95/$17.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 256 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 56 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Northern California
WOLF TALES III
Kate Douglas
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-1388-4 PRICE: $12.95/$17.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 272 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 52 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Northern California
WOLF TALES IV
Kate Douglas
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-1869-8 PRICE: $12.95/$16.5 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 272 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 52 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Northern California
WOLF TALES V
Kate Douglas
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-1870-4 PRICE: $12.95/$16.50 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 256 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 56 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Northern California
WOLF TALES VI
Kate Douglas
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-1871-1 PRICE: $12.95/$15.45 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 256 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 56 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Northern California
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WHAT SHE WANTS
Lucinda Betts
In the bestselling tradition of Lora Leigh’s Breed series, Lucinda Betts’ erotic tale draws readers into a dazzling paranormal world…
etective Kai Atlanta isn’t just a hardworking cop—he’s also a shape-shifting centaur determined to protect a smart, sensual scientist targeted by his enemies. Dr. Ann Fallon senses danger from the dark, brooding stranger, but she craves excitement even more, and she’s about to get exactly what she wants…
Key Selling Points:
• Paranormal is one of the most popular genres in erotic romance.
Lucinda Betts loves to dig the ancient Mayan ruins in Belize and explore sunken Spanish
galleons under the Caribbean Sea.
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GAMES GIRLS PLAY
Deanna Lee
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3459-9 PRICE: $12.95/$15.45 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 320 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Delaware SALES HISTORY: Aphrodisia Trade Paperback:
She
7/08 (978-0-7582-2215-2)
Eros Island
2/08 (978-0-7582-2214-5)
Marketing Plans:
- Cross promotion with other Aphrodisia titles
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com, aphrodisiaauthors.com, and author sites
From the author of Undressing Mercy and Barenaked Jane come three scintillating stories about sexy athletes who are ready to score anytime,
anywhere…
n the world of professional sports, PR wiz Tara Marcus ensures top athletes win off the field as well as on. She and her colleagues, Kristen and Sonya, are each discovering that, no matter what the game, there’s nothing like a pro for kicking your libido into high gear…
Key Selling Points:
• Sexy sports stars add a winning twist to this themed anthology.
PRAISE FOR DEANNA LEE
“Lee hits the mark again and again…in a class by itself.” —Romantic Times (4 1/2 star Gold Medal, Top Pick) on Undressing Mercy
Deanna Lee lives in Alabama, where she is working on her next novel.
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3499-5 PRICE: $12.95/$15.45 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 256 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 56 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Alabama SALES HISTORY: Aphrodisia Trade Paperback:
Exposing Casey
4/08 (978-0-7582-1487-4)
Barenaked Jane
5/07 (978-0-7582-1486-7)
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TEMPTED BY A COWBOY
Vonna Harper, Melissa MacNeal, Delilah Devlin
Following the huge success of The Cowboy and Only With a Cowboy comes a new erotic story collection for women who like their men as wild as the West itself.
ough and rough, tall and dark, the heroes in these stories by acclaimed erotica authors Melissa MacNeal, Vonna Harper, and Delilah Devlin are the type of men a woman never forgets. Experience pleasure like no other as an acclaimed horse trainer meets a woman he longs to tame…a rodeo rider proves his prowess to a very willing partner…and a rugged rancher helps a damsel in distress—for an irresistible price…
Key Selling Points:
• Aphrodisia’s Cowboy anthologies have a proven track record and readers are eager for more.
Vonna Harper is a leading author of erotic romance fiction. She lives in Oregon.
When she’s not writing, Melissa MacNeal loves to travel, cook, speak at conferences, and yes... watch dirty movies. She lives in the Midwest with her husband, but spends most of her time in imaginary places.
Delilah Devlin lives in the Southwest, surrounded by sexy cowboys—she likes living dangerously! She writes sexy adventures that hold more than a kernel of autobiography and often share a common thread of self-discovery and transformation.
Marketing Plans:
- Cross promotion with other Aphrodisia titles
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com, aphrodisiaauthors.com, melissamacneal.com, vonnaharper.com, delilahdevlin.com
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3451-3 PRICE: $13.95/$16.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 304 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 AUTHOR RESIDENCES:
Oregon (Harper); Jefferson City,MO (MacNeal); Phoenix, AZ(Devlin)
SALES HISTORY: Aphrodisia Trade Paperback:
Only With a Cowboy
5/08 (978-0-7582-2027-1)
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KENSINGTON HARDCOVER
A SLICE OF MURDER
Chris Cavender
The first in a tantalizing series focusing on two sisters who run a local pizza parlor—and have a tasty sideline in solving mysteries.
leanor Swift, owner of A Slice of Delight, is out on a delivery when she finds one of her customers dead inside his home. Eleanor and the victim, Richard Olsen, had a very public argument just days before the murder, and to complicate matters further, she and the chief of police, Kevin Hurley have a history together.
As Eleanor and her free-spirited sister, Maddy begin to investigate, they discover that Richard had many secrets worth hiding—including a taste for blackmail and an affair with the mayor’s wife. And with threats mounting against them, they’ll need to work fast to uncover a killer who makes murder look as easy as pie…
Key Selling Points:
• A Slice of Murder will appeal to all cozy mystery lovers, especially those who enjoy mysteries with a food theme.
Chris Cavender is the pseudonym for an Agatha Award nominated author who has appeared on the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association national bestseller list nine times. He’s also published over eighty mystery short stories and has been nominated for three Derringer Awards for excellence in short mystery fiction.
Marketing Plans:
- National print media campaign
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com
CATEGORY: Mystery ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-2948-9 PRICE: $22.00/$26.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 304 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 40 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Hickory, NC
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SHE HAD IT COMING
Mary Monroe
Now in trade paperback—New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe, one of today’s most provocative storytellers, presents a sensational novel about the high stakes game of love.
ven in high school, Dolores Reese and Floyd Watson knew they are soul mates. When one bad decision sends an innocent Floyd to prison for life, Dolores promises to stick by him.
But while Floyd’s world stands still, Dolores lands a position working for a cruise line and meets Paul, a successful businessman. Paul offers her the kind of future she always imagined having, and Dolores is sure she can continue to visit Floyd without revealing that she’s married to another man. When Floyd is suddenly freed on new evidence, Dolores makes a fateful choice—to live a double lie, devoting herself to two different husbands in two different cities. And soon she discovers just what can happen when love, dishonesty, and dangerous jealousy collide…
CATEGORY: Fiction Key Selling Points: ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-1218-4
- Mary Monroe is a tremendously talented writer whose poignant, fast-paced PRICE: $15.00/$17.95 Can. stories appeal to both literary and commercial readers. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 304
- Kensington has sold audio, book club, and large print rights for most of TRIM: 6 x 9 PACK: 40 Mary’s books. Her titles keep selling—there are more than 1 million copies AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE: of her books in print! Oakland, CA
PUBLISHING HISTORY: Dafina Hardcover
PRAISE FOR MARY MONROE
9/08 (978-0-7582-1219-1)
“A remarkable talent.” —Chicago Sun-Times
SALES HISTORY: Dafina Trade Paperback:
“This is truly a phenomenal account of duplicity, double-crossing, and karma.”
Deliver Me From Evil
—Romantic Times on Deliver Me From Evil (4 1/2 stars Top Pick) 8/08 (978-0-7582-1216-0)
God Don’t Play
“Opens with a bang… A standout.” —Publishers Weekly on Gonna Lay Down My Burdens
8/07 (978-0-7582-0347-2)
“Magnificent, coarse, funny, and terrifying.” —San Francisco Chronicle on The Upper Room
“A highly satisfying page-turner—and one that will stand out.” —Publishers Weekly on God Don’t Like Ugly
Mary Monroe is the New York Times bestselling author of Deliver Me From Evil, God Don’t Play, In Sheep’s Clothing, Red Light Wives, God Still Don’t Like Ugly, Gonna Lay Down My Burdens, God Don’t Like Ugly, The Upper Room, and the novella “Nightmare in Paradise” in Borrow Trouble. An avid traveler, Mary currently lives in Oakland, California.
DAFINA TRADE PAPERBACK REISSUES
GOD DON’T LIKE UGLY
Mary Monroe
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-1-57566-607-5 PRICE: $15.00/$21.00 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 352 TRIM: 6x9 PACK: 30 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Oakland, CA
THE UPPER ROOM
Mary Monroe
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-0023-5 PRICE: $15.00/$21.00 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 352 TRIM: 6x9 PACK: 30 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Oakland, CA PUBLISHING HISTORY: Kensington Hardcover 10/01 (978-1-57566-910-6)
GOD STILL DON’T LIKE UGLY
Mary Monroe
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-0343-4 PRICE: $15.00/$21.00 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 336 TRIM: 6x9 PACK: 36 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Oakland, CA PUBLISHING HISTORY: Kensington Hardcover 9/03 (978-1-57566-912-0)
RED LIGHT WIVES
Mary Monroe
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-0002-0 PRICE: $15.00/$21.00 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 368 TRIM: 6x9 PACK: 36 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Oakland, CA PUBLISHING HISTORY: Kensington Hardcover 9/04 (978-0-7582-0342-7)
GONNA LAY DOWN MY BURDENS
Mary Monroe
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-0001-3 PRICE: $15.00/$21.00 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 320 TRIM: 6x9 PACK: 36 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Oakland, CA PUBLISHING HISTORY: Kensington Hardcover 9/03 (978-1-57566-911-3)
IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING
Mary Monroe
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-0345-8 PRICE: $15.00/$21.00 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 336 TRIM: 6x9 PACK: 36 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Oakland, CA PUBLISHING HISTORY: Kensington Hardcover 9/05 (978-0-7582-0344-1)
GOD DON’T PLAY
Mary Monroe
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-0347-2 PRICE: $15.00/$19.00 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 336 TRIM: 6x9 PACK: 36 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Oakland, CA PUBLISHING HISTORY: Kensington Hardcover 9/06 (978-0-7582-.346-5)
DELIVER ME FROM EVIL
Mary Monroe
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-1216-0 PRICE: $15.00/$17.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 288 TRIM: 6x9 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Oakland, CA PUBLISHING HISTORY: Kensington Hardcover 9/07 (978-0-7582-1217-7)
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AUGUST 2009
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FOR BETTER OR WORSE
Jill Amy Rosenblatt
Love the One You’re With meets Questions to Ask Before Marrying in this riveting tale about three couples in their search for “the one.”
lue blood Emily Morton and hedge fund wizard Parker Davis are celebrating their wedding. But every couple has their secrets, and Emily is about to discover the dark side of being part of a Park Avenue power couple.
Meanwhile, Emily is determined to play matchmaker for her friend and bridesmaid, Elizabeth, who still hasn’t recovered from being jilted at the altar nearly a decade before. Nick is a brilliant attorney who could provide her with a comfortable life, but Elizabeth can’t keep her eyes off a gorgeous artist who’s allergic to commitment. Then there’s Karen, whose bitterly divorced parents are casting a pall over her engagement. Will each woman be able to navigate the politics and pitfalls of modern love and find the pathway to happiness?
Key Selling Points:
• Like Jill Amy Rosenblatt’s debut, Project Jennifer, For Better or Worse is a smart, compelling, witty read that will appeal to fans of women’s fiction.
Jill Amy Rosenblatt is the author of Project Jennifer. She lives in Long Island, New York.
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-2371-5 PRICE: $14.00/$16.95 RIGHTS: World PAGES: 320 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Long Island, NY SALES HISTORY: Kensington Trade Paperback:
Project Jennifer
8/08 (978-0-7582-2358-6)
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SEDUCING THE MOON
Sherrill Quinn
From a dazzling new voice in paranormal romance comes a sexy, gripping werewolf tale with a difference.
wo years ago, Pelicia Cobb fell in love with freelance investigator Declan O’Connell. Then she discovered he had used her to help with uncovering a forgery ring.
Now Declan’s back, and he’s convinced that Pel was the intended victim in a shooting. Having the police nosing around will be bad for her B&B business, so she reluctantly allows Declan to investigate. In the quiet cover of night he shifts to wolf form and sniffs out a sniper—someone who may be closer than Pel ever realized. But as their attraction resurfaces with a vengeance, can he dare to trust her with the truth?
Key Selling Points:
• Sherrill Quinn’s novels present a brand-new approach to sexy werewolves and the women who love them.
Sherrill Quinn is a native of Ohio and now lives in Arizona. Her first book with Kensington, Daring the Moon, was published in January 2009.
Marketing Plans:
- National print media campaign
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com, bravaauthors.com, and sherrillquinn.com
CATEGORY: Paranormal Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3189-5 PRICE: $14.00/$16.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 320 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Tucson, AZ SALES HISTORY: Brava Trade Paperback:
Daring the Moon
1/09 (978-0-7582-3187-1)
AUGUST 2009
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HEAVEN RIGHT HERE
Lutishia Lovely
In the tradition of Kimberla Lawson Roby’s Curtis Black novels, Lutishia Lovely delves into the scandalous exploits of church folk in her newest novel featuring the Kingdom Citizen’s congregation.
tacy Gray is livid that her husband, Darius has chosen to stay with his male lover Bo. Now he’s suing her for full custody of their son, and Stacy won’t hand him over without a fight. Darius’ lover, Bo Jenkins, is ready for all out war—but it turns out Stacy is not the only female who is after Darius.
Meanwhile, Cy and Hope Taylor both want a baby, but Hope can’t conceive. When Hope learns her former nemesis Millicent has a son, she becomes even more desperate and jealous. Now the men and women of the Kingdom Citizen’s congregation—always one step too close to sin—are about to face their biggest scandals yet…
Key Selling Points:
- Perfect for fans of church drama, especially fans of Kimberla Lawson Roby (Love and Lies), Victoria Christopher Murray (The Ex Files), and Norma L. Jarrett (Sunday Brunch).
- With over ten years experience as a radio and television talk show host, Lutishia Lovely is a natural self-promoter.
PRAISE FOR LUTISHIA LOVELY’S SEX IN THE SANCTUARY “A spell-binding tale with some hilarious and righteous characters. While this story is heartfelt and at times dire, nothing compares to its laugh-out-loud moments.”
—The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
“An honest look at love and romance in the lives of four saved women… Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. You won’t either.” —Shades of Romance Magazine
Lutishia Lovely is an actress, poet, spoken word artist, and former radio and television talk show host. This is her fourth novel. She lives in Manhattan Beach, California.
Marketing Plans:
- National print media campaign
- Online giveaways and promotions
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com and lutishialovely.com
CATEGORY: Fiction ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-2943-4 PRICE: $14.00/$16.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 320 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Manhattan Beach, CA SALES HISTORY: Dafina Trade Paperback:
A Preacher’s Passion
1/09 (978-0-7582-2941-0)
Love Like Hallelujah
1/08 (978-0-7582-1753-0)
AUGUST 2009
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INSIDE A THUG’S HEART
Angela Ardis
Now in paperback—For every hip-hop fan—a rare and indispensable look into the private life of the iconic Tupac, complete with original letters and poems written to the author.
n 1995, acting on a late-night wager, Angela Ardis sent a letter to Tupac Shakur, who was incarcerated in Rikers Island for a crime he swore he did not commit. Her phone rang a short while later—Tupac was on the line.
Over the next several months, Angela and Tupac shared a near daily exchange of letters, poems, and increasingly personal phone calls that touched on every subject imaginable. Far from the media spotlight, Tupac was by turns playful, sensual, and serious, offering sharp observations and heartfelt verse that encapsulated his dreams for a future that would be tragically cut short. In this remarkable book, Tupac’s words and unbroken spirit live on, giving every fan a rare glimpse into a passionate unpredictable musical legend.
Key Selling Points:
- This reissue of Inside a Thug’s Heart is timed to coincide with the thirteenth anniversary of Tupac’s death.
- Often dubbed the greatest rapper of all time, Tupac is beloved by fans who are hungry for material—and especially for insights into his personal life.
PRAISE FOR INSIDE A THUG’S HEART “This book delivers insight into Tupac’s private thoughts… Good fan stuff, a primary resource for things Tupac.” —Booklist
“Through the letters, poems, and phone conversations, the author gives us a glimpse into the heart of Tupac Shakur.” —The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
Angela Ardis is an author, screenwriter, actress, and model.
Marketing Plans:
- National print media campaign
- National online advertising
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com
CATEGORY: Biography & Autobiography ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-0790-6 PRICE: $14.00/$16.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 256 TRIM: 6 x 7 1/2
PACK: 36 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE: Harrison Township, MI
PUBLISHING HISTORY: Dafina Hardcover 5/04 (978-0-7582-0789-0)
AUGUST 2009
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TRIO OF SEDUCTION
Cassie Ryan
Cassie Ryan’s wildly imaginative “Seduction” trilogy reaches its pinnacle with this lush, erotic paranormal novel.
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-2067-7 PRICE: $12.95/$15.45 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 256
Key Selling Points:
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
• Cassie Ryan’s explicitly erotic books compare in tone and variety to
PACK: 56
that of Kate Douglas, Aphrodisia’s bestselling author.
AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE: Phoenix, AZ
PRAISE FOR CASSIE RYAN
SALES HISTORY:
“Vision of Seduction is deliciously wicked and sexy. Cassie Ryan knows how to take intensely
Aphrodisia Trade Paperback:
satisfying eroticism to new heights!”
Vision of Seduction
8/08 (978-0-7582-2066-0)
—Cheyenne McCray, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
Ceremony of Seduction
8/07 (978-0-7582-2065-3)
Cassie Ryan lives in Phoenix, Arizona, and besides being a write-aholic, she is a frequent speaker on writing and motivational topics.
Marketing Plans:
- Cross promotion with other Aphrodisia titles
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com, aphrodisiaauthors.com, and author sites
hur is a warrior bound to take virginity, but never pleasure, and his servant, Enovase, exists to prepare him for his role. For Chur, sex equals duty. But when that duty requires him to mate with Enovase, he discovers her to be a startlingly sensuous woman who will tempt him in ways no female ever has…
Key Selling Points:
• Virgin Harvest will appeal to fans of Crystal Jordan (Carnal Desires, On the Prowl—Aphrodisia).
Reading, writing, and white-water rafting are the three things Anitra Lynn McLeod enjoys the most. Readers can visit her at www.anitramcleod.com
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3533-6 PRICE: $13.95/$16.95 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 304 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Salt Lake City, UT
fter years as a slave to the pleasures of the powerful, Talia knows how to make a man mad with lust. But her pleasure counts for nothing—until a handsome, ruthless stranger kidnaps her to learn her secrets. Talia discovers that her captor’s intense gaze and searching hands are a sweet torture that’s impossible to resist…
Key Selling Points:
• Paranormal erotic is a perennially hot category, and the sci-fi/futuristic subgenre is growing in popularity.
Shelli Stevens currently lives in the Pacific Northwest with her young daughter, where she is President of her local RWA chapter.
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3528-2 PRICE: $12.95/$15.45 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 304 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 AUTHOR’S RESIDENCE:
Seattle, WA
Marketing Plans:
- Cross promotion with other Aphrodisia titles
- Online feature on kensingtonbooks.com, aphrodisiaauthors.com, and author sites
veryone loves a man in uniform. And in these three stories, the men in question are happy to return the favor.
Key Selling Points:
- Aphrodisia’s themed anthologies are a huge hit with readers—and men in uniform are always popular with fans.
- Men in Blue will build on the strong sales of Aphrodisia’s first cop anthology.
Devyn Quinn lives in New Mexico Delta Dupree lives in Arizona. Myla Jackson lives in Arkansas.
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-3797-2 PRICE: $12.95/$15.45 Can. RIGHTS: World PAGES: 320 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 PACK: 48 AUTHOR RESIDENCES:
New Mexico (Quinn); Arkansas
(Jackson); Arizona (Dupree) SALES HISTORY: Aphrodisia Trade Paperback:Trio (Quinn)6/08 (978-0-7582-2531-3)
Masters of Desire (Jackson)
1/09 (978-0-7582-2549-8) Strip (Dupree)11/08 (978-0-7582-2702-7)
AUGUST 2009
Armstrong, Heather THINGS I LEARNED ABOUT MY DAD IN THERAPY UK, Performance: Betsy Lerner Dunow, Carlson & Lerner 27 West 20th Street, Ste. 1107 New York, NY 10011 mail@dclagency.com All others: Kensington Publishing
Ardis, Angela INSIDE A THUG’S HEART Performance only: Alexander Smithline Harold Ober Associates, Inc. 425 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10017 All others: Kensington Publishing
Barbosa, Jackie BEHIND THE RED DOOR All rights: Kensington Publishing
Betts, Lucinda WHAT SHE WANTS Performance only: Faith Hamlin Sanford J Greenburger Associates 55 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor New York, NY 10003 All others: Kensington Publishing
Bostwick, Marie A THREAD OF TRUTH Performance only: Jill Grosjean Literary Agency 1390 Millstone Road Sag Harbor, NY 11963 All others: Kensington Publishing
Busbee, Shirlee SURRENDER BECOMES HER Performance only: Irene Goodman Irene Goodman Literary Agency 80 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1101 New York, NY 10011 All others: Kensington Publishing
Carter, Mary SUNNYSIDE BLUES Performance only: Jim McCarthy Dystel & Goderich Literary Management, Inc. One Union Square West New York, NY 10003 All others: Kensington Publishing
Carter, Nikki IT IS WHAT IT IS Performance only: Pattie Steele-Perkins Steele-Perkins Literary Agency, Inc 26 Island Lane Canandaigua, NY 14424 All others: Kensington Publishing Cavender, Chris A SLICE OF MURDER Performance only: John Talbot The John Talbot Agency 180 East Prospect Ave, #188 Mamaroneck, NY 10543 All others: Kensington Publishing
Diaz, Johnny BEANTOWN CUBANS Performance only: Claudia Cross Sterling Lord Literistic 65 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10012 All others: Kensington Publishing
Divine, L. KEEP IT MOVIN’ Performance only: Brendan Deneen Objective Entertainment 265 Canal Street New York, NY 10013 All others: Kensington Publishing
Douglas, Kate WOLF TALES VIII Performance only: Jessica Faust BookEnds, LLC 136 Long Hill Road Gillette, NJ 07933 All others: Kensington Publishing
Duarte, Judy ENTERTAINING ANGELS Audio, Performance: Karen Solem Spencerhill Associates Ltd PO Box 374, Chatham NY 12037 ksolem@klsbooks.com All others: Kensington Publishing
Eden, Cynthia MIDNIGHT’S MASTER All rights: Kensington Publishing
Fetzer, Amy J FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE Performance only: Author c/o Kensington Publishing All others: Kensington Publishing
Ford, Michael Thomas WHAT WE REMEMBER All rights: Mitchell Waters Curtis Brown Ltd. 10 Astor Place New York, NY 10003
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SUB-AGENTS FOR KENSINGTON TITLES
A A New Kind Of Bliss, 14 A Price To Pay, 32 A Slice Of Murder, 57 A Talent For Murder, 22 A Thread Of Truth, 24 All American Boy, 37 Ardis, Angela, 68 Armstrong, Heather B., 9
B Barbosa, Jackie, 35 Beantown Cubans, 62 Behind The Red Door, 35 Betts, Lucinda, 54 Blood Deep, 34 Blue Boy, 7 Bostwick, Maria, 24 Busbee, Shirlee, 42
C Carter, Mary, 41 Carter, Nikki, 51 Cavender, Chris, 57
D Dangerous Pleasures, 44 Deliver Me From Evil, 59 Demon Can’t Help It, 10 Devlin, Delilah, 55 Diaz, Johnny, 62 Distance Between Us, The, 43 Divine, L., 33 Douglas, Kate, 52, 53 Drama Queers!, 26 Duarte, Judy, 5 Dupree, Delta, 70
E Eden, Cynthia, 48 Entertaining Angels, 5
F Fetzer, Amy J., 11 Fight Fire With Fire, 11 For Better or Worse, 60 Ford, Michael Thomas, 21
G Games Girls Play, 54 Garbera, Katherine, 65 God Don’t Like Ugly, 59 God Don’t Play, 59 God Still Don’t Like Ugly, 59 Gonna Lay Down My Burdens, 59 Grant, Donna, 18 Griffin, Bettye, 14 Griggs, Vanessa Davis, 31
H Hall, Megan Kelley, 63 Harper, Vonna, 55 Heaven Right Here, 67
| Henry’s Sisters, 61 | O | W |
| He’s Just A Friend, 40 | Obsessed, 13 | Watch Over Me, 28 |
| How To Seduce A Texan, 29 | Object Of Desire, 36 | Way We Roll, The, 15 |
| Howard, Anya, 18 | O’Clare, Lorie, 35 | What She Wants, 54 |
| Howell, Dorothy, 38 | Octavia, Grace, 50 | What We Remember, 21 |
| On The Prowl, 17 | Where The Boys Are, 37 | |
| I | Once Upon A Fastball, 8 | White, Sasha, 34 |
| In Bed With A Stranger, 30 | Who’s Loving You, 39 | |
| In Sheep’s Clothing, 59 | P | Wicked Harvest, 69 |
| Inside A Thug’s Heart, 68 | Page, Sharon, 34 | Williamson, Beth, 49 |
| Instant Gratification, 47 | Pearce, Kate, 17 | Wilson, Steven, 45 |
| It Is What It Is, 51 | Pleasure Island, 35 | Wine, Mary, 30 |
| Polito, Frank Anthony, 26 | Winters, Angela, 32 | |
| J | Practicing What You Preach, 31 | Wolf Tales, 53 |
| Jackson, Myla, 70 | President Lincoln’s Secret, 45 | Wolf Tales II, 53 |
| Johnstone, William W., 19 | Purses And Poison, 38 | Wolf Tales III, 53 |
| Jordan, Crystal, 17 | Wolf Tales IV, 53 | |
| Jordan, R.T., 22 | Q | Wolf Tales V, 53 |
| Quinn, Devyn, 70 | Wolf Tales VI, 53 | |
| K | Quinn, Sherrill, 66 | Wolf Tales VIII, 52 |
| Keep It Movin’, 33 | ||
| Kelley, Karen, 29 | R | Y |
| Kent, Alison, 12 | Red Light Wives, 59 | Yates, Bart, 43 |
| Killer Cruise, 4 | Redemption Of Micah, The, 49 | |
| Return Of The Mountain Man, The, 19 | Z | |
| L | Robinson, Todd, 25 | Zedde, Fiona, 44 |
| Lady’s Tudor, The, 16 | Rosenblatt, Jill Amy, 60 | |
| Lamb, Cathy, 61 | Ryan, Cassie, 69 | |
| Lee, Deanna, 54 | ||
| Levine, Laura, 4 | S | |
| Lloyd, Joan Elizabeth, 27 | Sarfaty, Eddie, 46 | |
| Lost Sister, The, 63 | Satyal, Rakesh, 7 | |
| Love, Kathy, 10 | Schone, Robin, 16 | |
| Lovely, Lutishia, 67 | Scott, Devon, 13 | |
| Seducing The Moon, 66 | ||
| M | Sex, Thugs, And Rock & Roll, 25 | |
| MacNeal, Melissa, 55 | Shalvis, Jill, 47 | |
| Maneater, 20 | She Had It Coming, 58 | |
| Mann, William J., 36, 37 | Simply Shameless, 17 | |
| McKenna, Shannon, 64 | Somebody’s Gotta Be On Top, 40 | |
| McLeod, Anitra Lynn, 69 | Something She Can Feel, 50 | |
| Mead, Richelle, 23 | Soulmates Dissipate, 40 | |
| Men In Blue, 70 | Stevens, Shelli, 70 | |
| Men Who Love Men, 37 | Submissive, 18 | |
| Mental: Funny In The Head, 46 | Succubus Heat, 23 | |
| Mercenary, The, 65 | Sunnyside Blues, 41 | |
| Michaels, Fern, 2 | Surrender Becomes Her, 42 | |
| Midnight’s Master, 48 | Sweeter Than Honey, 40 | |
| Mitchell, Bob, 8 | ||
| Monroe, Lucy, 28 | T | |
| Monroe, Mary, 58, 59 | Take Me, 70 | |
| Moore, Stephanie Perry, 15 | Tasting Fear, 64 | |
| Morrison, Mary B., 20, 39, 49, 56 | Tempted By A Cowboy, 55 | |
| Most Wanted, 34 | Tempting Taylor, 27 | |
| Mr. And Miss Anonymous, 2 | Things I Learned About | |
| Mutual Desire, 18 | My Dad In Therapy, 9 | |
| Trio of Seduction, 69 | ||
| N | ||
| No Limits, 12 | U | |
| Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This, 40 | Unconditionally Single, 56 | |
| Upper Room, The, 59 |
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