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Place Hold Write a Review	The Battle Sylph by J. L. McDonald Fantasy, Romance Call#: F McDonald Solie finds herself kidnapped as bait for a dangerous Battle Sylph named Heyou, but she fights back and takes control of him, an immensely powerful shape shifter. Solie & Heyou flee death to seek sanctuary, and Heyou begins to fill Solie with desires that threaten to change the world. (Amazon) Submitted by Joan Christensen 5/10
Place Hold	Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie Romance Call#: F Crusie Min needs a date to her sister's wedding, so when she hears Calvin Morrisey make a bet that he can get her, she decides to string him on. A very funny romantic book full of silliness and mistaken impressions. Submitted by Tawnie Wilson
Place Hold	Fashionably Late by Beth Kendrick Romance Call#: F Kendrick For some women a marriage proposal would be a dream come true, but for Becca Davis it's her worst nightmare. The youngest of four sisters, Becca Davis has always felt overshadowed by her strong-willed siblings and has always played it safe in her life, until she surprises everyone by taking a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a fashion designer in Los Angeles. Submitted by Joan Christensen 12/06
Place Hold	Greywalker by Kat Richardson Paranormal Romance Call#: F Richardson Fans of Buffy, Charmed and Charlaine Harris take note. After being dead for two minutes as a result of a clobbering by an angry perp. PI Harper Blaine discovers icky side effects complicate her Seattle life in unexpected ways-she sees ghosts and attracts otherworldly business as she pops in and out of a shadowy overlapping world. Harper tries to maintain a normal life, dating a sexy antiques expert while battling wits with Seattle's vampire king, but being a Greywalker means she can only "pass for human." Submitted by Darlene Dineen 02/07
Place Hold	Griffin and Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence by Nick Bantock Romance Call#: F Bantock This remarkable love story unfolds between the correspondence of two strangers who connect and fall in love through their artistic passions and letters. What makes this book even more special is the format--it's an adult "pop-up book" complete with handmade postcards, colorful envelopes and beautiful illustrations. It is the ultimate gift for those who are naturally curious and romantic at heart. Submitted by Tauni Everett
Place Hold	Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte General Fiction Call #: F Bronte This is my all-time favorite book. As a young girl it swept me off my feet and continues to do so even today. It's a novel that has stood the test of time and serves as one of the greatest romances ever written. Submitted by Judy Yaka & Ruby Cheesman
Place Hold	Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux Romance Call#: F Deveraux This love story that spans the centuries will capture both your interest and your heart. I was so involved with the story's two main characters-Nicholas and Dougless-I couldn't put this book down. When I finished this charming romance, it was with a smile on my face. Submitted by Joan Christensen & Ruby Cheesman
Place Hold	Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel General Fiction Call#: F Esquivel Romance and chocolate in the same book? What could be better? This earthy, magical and and charming book is the perfect romantic read. Submitted by Janell Pearce-Mattheus
Place Hold	Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts Romance Call#: F Roberts With superbly crafted characters, three passionate romances, and a bewitching blend of magic and myth, Nora Roberts tells a story about a medieval sorcerer who must travel through time to stop the powerful vampire, Lilith, as the vampire prepares to quench her thirst by unleashing her fury in battle. Submitted by Joan Christensen 12/06
Place Hold	The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks General Fiction Call#: F Sparks In this story of star-crossed lovers, two young southern teenagers--Noah and Allie--from opposite parts of town fall in love and never forget one another. In this charming story, nothing can keep them apart and in their later years Noah reads the notebook, filled with sketches of their life together, to Allie who resides in a home for patients with Alzheimer's. Submitted by Joni Kohagen
Place Hold Write a Review	The Orchid Affair by Lauren Willig Historical Romance F Willig Laura Grey, in league with the Pink Carnation, has been assigned to pose as the governess in the household of André Jaouen, right-hand man to Bonaparte’s minister of police. Submitted by Leslie Schow 4/11
Place Hold	Outlander by Diana Gabaldon Romance Call#: F Gabaldon With a simple touch to an ancient stone, Claire is transported through time to face the superstitions, violence and romance of 18th century Scotland. Submitted by Marsha LeClair-Marzolf & Susan Hamada
Place Hold Write a Review	The Red Scarf by Kate Furnivall Romance Call#: F Furnivall Sofia and Anna have only each other to cling to in the inhuman conditions of a Russian labor camp in the Stalin era of the 1930s. Each night after a day of brutal labor, Anna tells stories about her life before the revolution and the love she left behind. Sofia makes a vow to escape and return for Anna, no matter what. The author combines history, romance, and a fast paced style that ends with a satisfying conclusion. Submitted by Joni Kohagen 9/09
Place Hold Write a Review	Romeo Romeo by Robin Kaye Romance Call#: F Kaye All Rosalie Ronaldi cares about is her career, so she survives on take-out and dirty martinis, keeps her shoes under the dining room table, her bras on the shower curtain rod, and her clothes on the couch. Until she meets Nick Romeo, who's tall, dark, and handsome and likes to cook and clean house. Debut Author. Submitted by Joan Christensen 4/09
Place Hold	Second Sight by Amanda Quick Romance Call#: F Quick Venetia Milton earns big bucks photographing the artifacts owned by the brooding Gabrien Jones, whom she also manages to seduce, but after hearing that he is dead, she is stunned when he winds up on her doorstep very much alive and afraid for his life. Clever dialogue, well-handled paranormal elements, and an intriguing plot merge with Quick's lively wit in this thoroughly entertaining romance. Submitted by Joan Christensen 12/06
Place Hold	Shadow Touch by Marjorie Liu Romance Call#: F Liu Elena Baxter can work miracles with her hands. She can heal. But will she be able to do her good work? Or be forced to join with her evil captors? This book has been chosen as a Reader's Choice book in January-April 2007. Submitted by Joan Christensen 12/06
Place Hold Write a Review	A Spymaster's Lady by Joanna Bourne Romance Call#: F Bourne As the fates of nations hang in the balance, Annique Villiers, an elusive spy known as the Fox Cub, meets her match in British spymaster Robert Grey, when they, captured and thrown into prison, form an uneasy alliance in order to survive. With lots of twists and turns this book is highly recommended by Julia Quinn and Diana Gabaldon. Submitted by Joan Christensen 11/08
Place Hold Write a Review	The Sword by Jean Johnson Romance Call#: F Johnson First in a series--The Sons of Destiny. Eight brothers, born in four sets of twins, two years apart to the day fulfill the Curse of Eight Prophecy. To avoid tempting their destiny, the brothers are exiled to Nightfall Island, a land where women are strictly forbidden. But, when the youngest of the mage-brothers rescues a woman from another universe, their world is altered forever. Submitted by Joan Christensen 5/08
Place Hold	Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger General Fiction Call #: F Niffenegger A wonderfully written fantasy about a time traveling librarian named Henry who falls in love with, and stays in love with time bound Clare. Henry, suffering from a rare case of "Chrono-Displaced Person Syndrome," visits Clare during many stages of her life, from a little girl to an aged widow. This love story reveals the timelessness of genuine love. Submitted by Jim Cooper
Place Hold Write a Review	Untraceable by Laura Griffin Romantic Suspense Call#: F Griffin When one of her clients vanishes for real; PI Alexandra Lovell, who specialized in helping people disappear and begin new lives in safety, turns to the Tracers, an elite team of forensic scientists, and a sexy detective for help. Publisher Weekly called it a perfect combination of forensic science and mystery; romance and action make this series one to watch. Submitted by Joan Christensen 1/10
Place Hold Write a Review	Whirlwind by Cathie Marie Hake Romance Call#: F Hake A young nanny is forced to leave her job and then decides to travel to America with her sister and brother-in-law. When complications arise, the heroine is faced with a decision on the ship and then again when landing on Ellis Island that will change her life forever. Submitted by Samantha Hiskey 12/08
Place Hold Write a Review	Wrecker's Key by Christine Kling Romantic Suspense Call#: F Kling Seychelle inherits her father's boat salvage business in Key West. She soon becomes involved in solving the murder of her friend who had confided in her that wreckers might be causing yachts to crash onto the reefs. A nautical story with colorful characters, many twists and surprises and a vibrant, authentic location. Submitted by Linda Frederick 3/09