July 2010 Five Star Choice 1

DEB ON ARRIVAL — LIVE AT FIVE
by Laurie Moore

"[This book] is delicious, inhabited by characters you love to hate and characters you love to love-- notably Dainty Prescott, the most cheerfully flawed heroine since Scarlett O'Hara. She's a train wreck you can't look away from. Laurie Moore writes with talent, wit and an 'only in Texas' sensibility that's irresistible!"

—Jane Kozak, Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Award-winning novelist of A Date You Can't Refuse

Praise for Laurie Moore's previous work:

"The marvelous first in a new romantic suspense series from Moore (Jury Rigged) sparkles with Janet Evanovich-style humor. . . . The action hurtles to a cliff-hanging close that includes more than one tantalizing twist sure to leave readers eager for the sequel."

—Publishers Weekly starred review on Woman Strangled — News at Ten

August Five Star Choice 1

BRIDGER
by James Patrick Hunt

Praise for James Patrick Hunt's previous work:

"In this third furiously fast-paced, high–body count Maitland thriller, Hunt shows that he can hold his own with Robert B. Parker and Robert Crais."

—Library Journal on Maitland's Reply

"Fast, gritty, and convincing. Crime fiction at its best."

—Lee Child on The Betrayers

" . . . knockout first novel . . . an extraordinary debut that harkens back to Elmore Leonard's classic City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit (1979). Great modern noir; don't miss it, and clamor for more."

— Booklist (starred review) on Maitland

September Five Star Choice 1

HEARTS PERSUADED
The Quaker and the Confederate • Book 2
by Joanne Sundell

Praise for Joanne Sundell's previous work:

"Compelling characters and descriptive historical detail draw readers into this soul-wrenching drama, leaving them looking forward to the next installment in 'The Quaker and the Confederate' duet, with Hearts Persuaded coming in September."

—Library JournalM on Hearts Divided

". . . a unique perspective on romance, suspense, and the paranormal — It's a book that has charm and a cutting edge. Sit back and enjoy!"

—Heather Graham, New York Times bestselling author on Meggie's Remains

"Sundell's latest historical romance is a rich, exciting exploration of old but trustworthy themes, set on the edge of the 19th century frontier . . . Sundell delivers a strong story set in the quintessential frontier town . . . this is historical romance of a satisfying order."

—Publishers Weekly on The Parlor House Daughter

"A classic western story of the good, the bad, and the ugly."

—Booklist on The Parlor House Daughter

" . . . wonderfully appealing . . . plentiful historical detail about learning impaired makes this a good choice for all fiction collections."

—Library Jouranl on A...My Name's Amelia

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