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LY 2016THE KILLING GAMENancy Bush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

ONCE A SOLDIERThe Rogues Redeemed SeriesMary Jo Putney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

DECEIVEDThe Dark Alliance SeriesKate SeRine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

SWEET AS HONEYThe Honeybee Sisters SeriesJennifer Beckstrand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

UNDER YOUR SKINThe For Your Love SeriesShannyn Schroeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

YES, I DOJanet Dailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

STEALING KISSESJanet Dailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

CRAZY IN LOVEJanet Dailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

THE LION IN GLORYThe Graham SeriesHeather Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

ANGEL BETRAYEDThe Fallen SeriesCynthia Eden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

SOMETHING’S KNOT KOSHERThe Quilting Mystery SeriesMary Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

FINAL FONDUEThe Five-Ingredient Mystery SeriesMaya Corrigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

CRACKED TO DEATHThe Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery SeriesCheryl Hollon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

ENGAGED IN DEATHThe Wedding Planner Mystery SeriesStephanie Blackmoore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

BACK TO SCHOOL MURDERThe Lucy Stone Mystery SeriesLeslie Meier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

AWAKENINGDevon Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

PLAYER HATERSThe Man’s World SeriesCarl Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

ANY MAN I WANTThe Montgomery SeriesMichele Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

FRIENDLY FIREThe Jonathan Grave Thriller SeriesJohn Gilstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

DEATH RIDES ALONELuke Jensen: Bounty HunterWilliam W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone . . . . . . . . . .22

SHOTGUN: THE BLEEDING GROUNDC. Courtney Joyner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

VIOLENCE OF THE MOUNTAIN MANWilliam W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone . . . . . . . . . .24

THE TRENCHSteve Alten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

NO HOME TRAININGMs. Michel Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

ANIMAL: THE BEGINNINGK’wan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

GIRLS FROM DA HOOD 9Amaleka McCall; Chunichi; Meisha Camm; Ni’chelle Genovese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

CARL WEBER’S KINGPINS: MIAMINikki Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

THE SIDE EFFECTS OF YOUAnna Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

ON THE RUN WITH LOVEJ.M. Benjamin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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Z E B R A MA S S MA R K E T | JULY 2016

THE KILLING GAME

Nancy Bush

KEY SELLING POINTS• Nancy Bush is aNew York Times and USA Today bestsellingauthor whose profile and readership continue to grow witheach new book.

• Since 2009 all of Nancy Bush’ssolo suspense novels have hit atleast one bestseller list.

• Bush’s romantic suspensethrillers appeal to fans of Lisa Jackson’s Deserves to Die andClose to Home (Zebra MM), Allison Brennan (St. Martins),Karen Rose (Signet) and all loversof romantic suspense, especiallythose who enjoy “harder edged”suspense.

• Bush’s Jane Kelly mystery series has been optioned fordevelopment as a TV series!

• Wicked Gamewas a FeaturedAlternate Selection of the Rhapsody, Doubleday Large Print, Doubleday, Literary Guild,and Mystery Guild book clubs.

The Rules Are SimpleIt’s the ultimate test of strategy and skill. The killer chooses each opponent carefully, learning each one’s weaknesses. Every meticulously planned move is leading to a devastatingcheckmate. Because in this game, all the pretty pawns must die.

First You Play Andi Wren is fighting to keep her late husband’s company safe from vindictive competitors.When she receives an ominous note, Little birds must fly, she turns to P.I. Luke Denton. But though Luke has personal reasons for wanting to take down Wren Development’s opponents, his investigation suggests this is deeper and far more dangerous than a businessgrudge.

Then You Die… In a basement on the outskirts of town, police detectives unearth piles of skeletons. As they learn the shocking truth about each victim’s identity, their case collides with Andi’s,revealing a killer’s ruthless plot and a chilling, lethal endgame…

praise for nancy bush“A thrill ride…danger-filled novel of suspense spiced with romance…the suspense threadsare masterfully woven in this gritty, chilling tale.”—Bookpage onNowhere Safe

“Fast-paced and thrilling! This book pulls you right along in a heart-pounding ride.”—Suspense Magazine onNowhere to Run

“Readers will tear through the pages to discover the answer, which Bush delivers with ariveting finish.”—Publishers Weekly onNowhere to Hide

Combining the best of Lisa Jackson and Karen Rose, from New YorkTimes bestselling author Nancy Bush comes a tense, intricately plottednovel of suspense, as one woman becomes the focus of a killer’s warpedgame of revenge and murder.

Category: Romantic Suspense

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-3466-7

Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: World

Pages: 384 • Spine: 15/16 • Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Lake Oswego, OR

eBook: 978-1-4201-3467-4

Sales History: zebra mass marketYou Can’t Escape 7/15 (978-1-4201-3464-3)I’ll Find You 7/14 (978-1-4201-3462-9)

Nowhere Safe9/13 (978-1-4201-2503-0)Nowhere to Hide9/12 (978-1-4201-2502-3)

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MARKETING PLANS• Advance print and digital reading copies

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• Promotion via kensingtonbooks.com and nancybush.net

Nancy Bush is the New York Times and USA Today bestsellingauthor of You Don’t Know Me, Nowhere Safe, Nowhere to Hide,Nowhere to Run, Hush, Blind Spot and Unseen. She is also co-authorof the Colony Series, written with her sister, bestselling author LisaJackson, as well as Sinister, which she co-wrote with Lisa Jackson and Rosalind Noonan. Formerly a writer for the soap opera “All My Children,” Nancy lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest.Readers may visit her online at nancybush.net.©

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ONCE A SOLDIERThe Rogues Redeemed Series

Mary Jo Putney

KEY SELLING POINTS• This is the first new series launchfor Mary Jo Putney since 2009,when Kensington published thefirst Lost Lords novel.

• Putney is a brand name in historical romance and her booksconsistently receive excellentreviews. The seven books in herthe Lost Lords series have receivedten starred trade reviews.

• Six of her books have been named among the year’s top fiveromances by Library Journal.Booklist has chosen two of her novels for their Top TenRomances of the Year lists. Hernovel, The Rake, was featuredin NPR’s “100 Best Romance Novels of All Time.”

• Putney has made all of the nationalbestseller lists, including the NewYork Times,Wall Street Journal,USAToday, and Publishers Weekly.

• A ten-time finalist for theRomance Writers of AmericaRITA, she has won the honortwice and is on the RWA HonorRoll for bestselling authors.

As heir to a title and great wealth, Will Masterson should have stayed home and tended hisresponsibilities. Instead he went to war. Now, after perilous years fighting the French, heintends his current mission to be his last. But all his plans are forgotten when he arrives in thesmall mountain stronghold of San Gabriel and meets her.

Knowing herself to be too tall, strong, and unconventional to appeal to a man, AthenaMarkham has always gloried in her independence. But for the first time in her life, she finds aman who might be her match.

Two of a kind, too brave for their own good, Athena and Will vow to do whatever it takes tovanquish San Gabriel’s enemies. For neither will back down from death, and only togethercan they find happiness and a love deeper than any they’d dared imagine…

praise for mary jo putney’s lost lords series“Putney’s endearing characters and warm-hearted stories never fail to inspire and delight.”

—Sabrina Jeffries

“Exquisitely and sensitively written.”—Library Journal, Starred Review

“Rich with historical detail and multifaceted characters.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

“Intoxicating and not-to-be missed.”—RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 Stars, Top Pick)

“Classic Putney—engaging characters, entertaining story, a delightful read!”—Stephanie Laurens

“Of all Putney’s heroes, the Lost Lords are the most irresistible—bad boys who are so verygood.”—RT Book Reviews

Like fellow New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Hoyt, Mary JoPutney writes beautifully crafted, deeply emotional historical romanceswith a dash of adventure. Once A Solder is the first in a new series about a dashing group of soldiers and spies, Rogues Redeemed!

Category: Historical Romance

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4092-7


Pages: 368 • Spine: 29/32 • Pack: 48

Author’s Residence:Baltimore, MD

eBook: 978-1-4201-4093-4

Sales History: zebra mass marketNot Always a Saint, 9/15 (978-1-4201-2717-1)Not Quite a Wife, 9/14 (978-1-4201-2716-4)Sometimes a Rogue, 9/13 (978-1-4201-2715-7)No Longer a Gentleman, 5/12 (978-1-4201-1723-3)

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MARKETING PLANS• Advance reading copies

• National print and online advertising campaign

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• Newsletter and email marketing and promotions

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• Promotion on KensingtonBooks.com and maryjoputney.com

Mary Jo Putney is a New York Times and USA Today bestsellingauthor who has written over 60 novels and novellas. A ten-time finalist for the Romance Writers of America RITA, she has won the honor twice and is on the RWA Honor Roll for bestsellingauthors. In 2013 she was awarded the RWA Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award. Though most of her books have been historicalromance, she has also published contemporary romances, historicalfantasy, and young adult paranormal historicals. She lives in Maryland with her nearest and dearest, both two and four footed.Visit her at maryjoputney.com.©

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DECEIVEDThe Dark Alliance Series

Kate SeRine

KEY SELLING POINTS• Modern reimaginings of theKnights Templar have been popular in thriller fiction fromSteve Berry, Raymond Khoury and others. Kate puts a differenttwist on the legend for romanticsuspense readers.

• Kate was featured in the massmarket anthology Way of theWarrior (5/15) along with JulieAnne Walker, Anne Elizabeth and other romantic suspense novelists. The proceeds benefited The Wounded Warriorproject, and the exposure hashelped build SeRine’s brand.

• Kate’s To Serve and Protectromantic suspense series fromSourcebooks is scheduledthrough 2015 and 2016.

• SeRine’s e-original Transplantedtales series from eKensingtonreceived rave reviews and awardsincluding the 2012 National Reader’s Choice Award for paranormal romance.

Luke Rogan’s assignment is simple: secure young Elijah Scoffield and his mother and bringthem back to headquarters—just an ordinary mission for an operative of the Dark Alliance.But Elijah is no ordinary kid. He’s the grandson of one of the country’s most influentialpoliticians—a man privy to the Alliance’s most valuable secrets, including its centuries-longconnection to the Knights Templar. And someone else is attempting to capture the boy—someone who’s proven he doesn’t give a damn about collateral damage…

Heartbroken at the lies that tore her world apart, Sarah Scoffield will do anything to protecther son—even if that means teaming up with a deadly stranger. But Sarah soon finds herselffalling in love with her dark hero. And as danger stalks ever closer, the fiery desire that claimsthem awakens in Sarah passions she’d thought dead and buried long ago…

praise for kate serine“Dark, dangerous, edgy, and deliciously sexy!”

—Julie Ann Walker, New York Times bestselling author

“Kate SeRine knows how to pack a punch!”—Donna Grant, New York Times bestselling author

“One hell of a story.”—The Romance Reviews on Grimm Consequences

Kate SeRine (pronounced “serene”) is a hopeless romantic who firmly believes in true lovethat lasts forever. So when she began writing her own stories, Kate vowed that her characterswould always have a happily ever after. Kate lives in a smallish, quintessentially Midwesterntown with her husband and two sons, who share her love of storytelling. She never tires ofcreating new worlds to share and is even now working on her next project—probably whileconsuming way too much coffee. Kate is also the author of the award-winning TransplantedTales paranormal romance series. Please visit her at www.kateserine.com,Facebook.com/kateserine, or on Twitter @KateSeRine.

In the vein of Julie Ann Walker’s alpha-driven romantic suspense,Deceived is the first in a fast-paced new series featuring members of anelite undercover society sworn to serve and protect, from acclaimedauthor Kate SeRine.

Category: Romantic Suspense

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-3777-4


Pages: 368 • Spine: 29/32 • Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Westfield, IN

eBook: 978-1-4201-3778-1


• Print and online advertising


• Early reviewer promotions throughGoodreads, NetGalley & Kensington kLovers program

• Publicity outreach for reviews,roundups, and feature coverage

• Blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach

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• Promotion onKensingtonBooks.com and kateserine.com

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SWEET AS HONEYThe Honeybee Sisters Series

Jennifer Beckstrand

KEY SELLING POINTS• Beckstrand’s Huckleberry Heartswas named a Top 10 InspirationalFiction Novel of 2015 by Booklist.

• Beckstrand was nominated for aRITA Award for InspirationalRomance and a RT Book Reviewer’s Choice Award in 2015for Huckleberry Summer (6/14.)

• Sweet As Honey is the first book inan all new trilogy. The series willpublish every month with A Bee InHer Bonnet (Zebra MM, 8/16) andLike a Bee to Honey (Zebra MM,9/16)

MARKETING PLANS• Cross Marketing with A Bee InHer Bonnet (Zebra MM, 8/16) andLike a Bee to Honey (Zebra MM,9/16)

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Though she has blossomed into a beauty, Lily Christner doesn’t really believe it. Deep down,she still feels like a lonely, gawky teenager. Maybe that’s why she’s all but promised herself toPaul Glick, the one boy who never teased her in her awkward girlhood—unlike DanKanagy, whose creative name-calling left her in tears many a time. Now he’s back in townafter two years away—and being surprisingly sweet, suspiciously attentive—and making Lilyunsettlingly yet deliciously nervous. It seems Dan wants Lily’s forgiveness—and her heart.But can he convince her—not to mention her protective schwesters and aendi—that despitethe past, her future lies with him?…

praise for jennifer beckstrand and her matchmakers of blueberry hill series“A delightful voice in Amish romance. Sweet and funny.”—Emma Miller

“A delightful cast of characters in a story that overflows with Amish love and laughter.”—Charlotte Hubbard

“A strong example of the Amish romance genre.”—Publishers Weekly

“Unexpected and heart-melting.”—RT Book Reviews

“Inspiring and full of heart…Brimming over with funny and heartwarming scenes.”—Heroes & Heartbreakers

“These books give me a feeling of joy.”—The Christian Manifesto

Jennifer Beckstrand is the bestselling author of The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill seriesand the Forever After in Apple Lake series, set in two Amish communities in beautiful Wisconsin. She has always been drawn to the strong faith and the enduring family ties of thePlain people and loves writing about the antics of Anna and Felty Helmuth. Jennifer has adegree in mathematics and a background in editing. She and her husband have been marriedfor thirty years, and she has four daughters, two sons, and two adorable grandsons, whom she spoils rotten. Readers can visit her website at jenniferbeckstrand.com.

This brand new series from inspirational romance rising star JenniferBeckstrand introduces the three Christner girls, smart, kind, and good-hearted, they are affectionately known as the Honeybee Sisters in the beloved Wisconsin Amish community where, under the care of their aunt, they’ve grown into skilled beekeepers—and lovely, sought-after young women…

Category: Inspirational Romance

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-4020-0


Pages: 352 • Spine: 27/32 • Pack: 48

Author’s Residence:Centerville, UT

eBook: 978-1-4201-4021-7

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UNDER YOUR SKINThe For Your Love Series

Shannyn Schroeder

KEY SELLING POINTS• The For Your Love novels all fea-ture members of the O’Malleyclan, a tight-knit Irish-Americanfamily that readers first met inCatch Your Breath (7/14).

• Will appeal to readers of ShannonStacey’s Kowalskis, BarbaraFreethy’s Callaways, and MelissaFoster’s Bradens.

• We will publish the For Your LoveSeries within a year; In Your Arms(1/17) and Through Your Eyes(6/17) follow.

• We also publish ShannynSchroeder’s New Adult novellaseries, Hot & Nerdy.



• Early reviewer promotionsthrough Goodreads, NetGalley &Kensington kLovers program


• Blog tour

• Publicity outreach for reviews


Norah O’Malley has been alone for a long time. It’s been ten years since her father and fourbrothers shipped her off to be raised by her aunt. Seven months since she’s seen the guy whogot her pregnant—who still doesn’t know. And it’s two weeks since she came home toChicago and discovered none of her family wants to talk—or listen.

She never expected to walk into a tattoo shop seven months pregnant and get her socksknocked off by instant attraction. She can’t even see her socks. But Kai Ellis is big and gruffand sexy as hell, and if he has a past, well, so does she. Even more, Kai knows how to listen sothat Norah feels just a little less alone…

All the chemistry in the world can’t help Norah make her decisions. And no sizzle of desirewill make Kai believe in happy endings. But a little time with someone who understandsmight just change everything…

praise for shanny schroeder and her o’learys series“Schroeder knows how to make readers care about her characters.”

—Library Journal on Something to Prove

“Both pumps and melts the heart.”—Library Journal on Catch Your Breath

“This series is pure romance and enjoyable fun.”—The Reading Café

Shannyn Schroeder is a former high school and middle school English teacher. She holds aBA in English and MAs in Special Education and Gifted Education. She currently works asan editor for an education company and juggles writing around her kids’ schedules. In herspare time, Shannyn loves to bake and watches far too much TV, especially cop shows. Shestarted her first book on a dare from her husband and has never looked back. She came toreading romance later than many, but lives for the happy ending, and writes contemporaryromance because she enjoys the adventure of new love. Readers can visit Shannyn online atshannynschroeder.com and follow her on Twitter @SSchroeder_.

Rising star Shannyn Schroeder breaks onto the Zebra print list with a new contemporary romance series! Set in Chicago, The For Your Loveseries is a little gritty, a little messy, and a lot steamy!

Category: Contemporary Romance

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-3949-5


Pages: 320 • Spine: 25/32 • Pack: 48

Author’s Residence:Des Plaines, IL (near Chicago)

eBook: 978-1-4201-3950-1

Z E B R A MA S S MA R K E T R E P A C K A G E R E I S S U E S | JULY 2016

“Dailey proves herself to be a master.”—Library Journal

“Dailey’s detailed settings and intriguing characters will immediately pull readers into her novel.”—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars

“Dailey confirms her place as a top megaseller.”—Kirkus Reviews on Calder Pride

Janet Dailey’s first book—a Harlequin romance—was published in 1976. In the twenty-six years since, she has written 100more novels with 300million copies of her books sold in 19 languages in 98 countries. She is known for her strong, decisive characters, herextraordinary ability to re-create a time and place, and her courage to confront important, controversial issues in her stories. You can learn more about Janet by visiting her website JanetDailey.com.

KEY SELLING POINTS• Janet Dailey is a New York Times bestselling author with instant name recognition and a built-in fan base.

• Legions of fans will rejoice at the chance to revisit these heartwarming classics that made Janet Dailey a household name.

• Janet Dailey has written more than 100 novels and become one of the top-selling female authors in the world, with 300 million copies of her books sold in 19 languages in 98 countries.

• The success of the reissues of Debbie Macomber’s books point to a strong readership for reissues from the megastars of romance.

MARKETING PLANS• Online advertising

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Category: Contemporary Romance

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YES, I DOJanet Dailey

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STEALING KISSESJanet Dailey


CRAZY IN LOVEJanet Dailey


Double the romance, double the pleasure! From a literary legend comes a revised and repackagedset of classic stories from uber-New York Times bestselling author Janet Dailey, guaranteed to dazzle as they bring romance and love to life—at a special low price.

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THE LION IN GLORYThe Graham Series

Heather Graham

KEY SELLING POINTS• Heather Graham has written over100 novels and is a householdname among romance fans.

• The massive success of the Outlander television series hassparked renewed interest in the Highlander romance genre.New York Times bestsellingauthors like Lynsay Sands andMonica McCarty are having success with Highland-set historical romance series.

• Graham’s romantic suspensetitles for Mira have hit the NewYork Times bestseller list.

• She is a tireless self-promoterwho sponsors yearly fan events at the RT convention and Grahamholds her own fan event in New Orleans.

MARKETING PLANS• Feature title in the monthlyRomance eNewsletter

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The tides of war have turned for the valiant Scots led by King Robert the Bruce, and they boldly reclaim lands still ruled by the English. When Jamie Graham comes to seizeHamstead Heath, he has no need for a hostage—not even one as beautiful and spirited asChristina, the manor’s chatelaine. Yet she insists that he abduct her. Though he is certainthis confounding woman is trying to play him for a fool, Jamie is determined to claim the sweet temptation she offers…

Christina has but one goal—to free her brother from the fortress of the new English kingwho has accused her family of treason. Her growing love for her unwilling captor is bothunexpected and thrilling, yet it must not deter her from her mission—to master the art ofjousting, win a tournament in disguise, and secure her brother’s release. She cannot foreseethe twist of fate that will threaten all she holds dear: her life, her lands…and the man who has captured her heart.

praise for heather graham“A master of her craft, and a writer whose star shines ever brighter.”—RT Book Reviews

“An incredible storyteller.”—Los Angeles Daily News

“Heather Graham sparkles!”—Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author

“Full of historical detail and bloody battles, the newest installment in Drake’s 14th centuryGraham family series pits a resourceful Englishwoman against an overbearing Scottish warrior”—Publishers Weekly

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Heather Graham has written over onehundred novels and novellas and is a founding member of the Florida Romance Writerschapter of RWA. She has been published in approximately twenty languages, and has beenhonored with awards from Georgia Romance Writers, Affaire de Coeur, Romantic Times, and more. She has had books selected for the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild,and has been quoted, interviewed, or featured in such publications as The Nation, Redbook,People, and USA Today, and appeared on many newscasts including local television andEntertainment Tonight.

Continuing her epic Graham Family series, New York Times bestsellingauthor Heather Graham returns to the lush setting of Medeival Scotland,to tell the story of warrior Jamie Graham, and the beautiful English lass,Christina, whom he must take hostage in the name of Sir Robert the Bruce.

Category: Historical Romance

ISBN 13: 978-1-4201-3818-4 (r)


Pages: 356 • Spine: • Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Coral Gables, FL

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K E N S I N G T O N MA S S MA R K E T | JULY 2016

ANGEL BETRAYEDThe Fallen Series

Cynthia Eden

KEY SELLING POINTS• Cynthia Eden is a New York Timesand USA Today bestselling author.

• Cynthia Eden’s dark, sexy paranormals will appeal to fans ofSherrilyn Kenyon and J.R. Ward.

• Cynthia Eden’s novels havereceived three RITA Award nominations, two PRISM Awardsand four Top Pick ratings from RT Book Reviews.

• Eden consistently gets acclaimfrom peers such as JacquelynFrank, Shannon McKenna, andLarissa Ione, as well as strongreviews including two starredPublishers Weekly reviews.



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• Promotion through KensingtonBooks.com and cynthiaeden.com

A Little Bit Of Angel Lust Sammael—call him Sam—was an angel once. An angel of Death. But the dispassionate,watch-from-above thing just wasn’t working for him when it meant watching evil tortureinnocent souls day in and day out. It might have cost him his wings, but these days he gets to apply the direct method on the bad guys. Problem is, what’s making his life difficult is a bad girl…

Seline O’Shaw needs protection, and with the hounds of hell on her tail, she’s not going toquibble too hard about where she gets it. Sam’s virtue is questionable, but he’s smoking hot,massively powerful, and owes her a favor. So what if she’s getting a little case of angel lust?There are some damn deadly sins after her hide…

praise for cynthia eden and her novels“Cynthia’s on my must-buy list.”—New York Times bestselling author Angie Fox

“Highly sensual and definitely dangerous.”—Shannon McKenna on Hotter After Midnight

“A fast-paced, sexy thrill ride you won’t want to miss.”—Christine Feehan on Eternal Hunter

“A wickedly unique voice in paranormal romance.”—Larissa Ione

Award-winning author Cynthia Eden writes dark tales of paranormal romance and romantic suspense. She is a New York Times,USA Today, Digital Book World, andIndieReader bestseller. Cynthia is also a three-time finalist for the prestigious RITA®

award. Since she began writing full-time in 2005, Cynthia has written over fifty novels and novellas. Visit her online at CynthiaEden.com.

Dark, gripping paranormal suspense and red-hot sensuality combine with explosive results in this breathtaking novel from New York Timesbestseller Cynthia Eden—now in mass market!

Category: Paranormal Romance

ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-6762-7

Price: $7.99/$8.99• Rights: World

Pages: 352• Spine: 27/32 • Pack: 48

Author’s Residence:Mobile, AL

eBook: 978-0-7582-7852-4

Sales History: kensington mass marketNever Cry Wolf, 1/16 (978-0-7582-4216-7)Midnight’s Master, 9/15 (978-0-7582-3427-8)Midnight Sins, 4/15 (978-0-7582-2605-1)Eternal Flame, 9/14 (978-0-7582-4214-3)

Publishing History: brava trade paperback 7/12 (978-0-7582-6761

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SOMETHING’S KNOT KOSHERThe Quilting Mystery Series

Mary Marks

KEY SELLING POINTS• Approximately 20 million peoplequilt in the U.S., and this book will appeal to them.

• This new series will appeal to fans of small town cozies, andfans of Leslie Meier and ElizabethSpann Craig.

• Forget Me Knot hit the Barnes &Noble mass market bestseller list.

• Audio rights have sold to the previous titles in the series.

MARKETING PLANS• Advance print and digital copies



• Feature title in bimonthly KillerCozies eNewsletter

• NetGalley placement and emailcampaign for early online reviewson Goodreads and Amazon

• Blog tour and early buzz campaign

• Promotion onKensingtonBooks.com, marymarksmysteries.com, and HobbyReads.com

Funerals can be patchy affairs for Martha Rose and her close-knit circle of friends—especially inthe case of a missing body…

When Birdie Watson’s husband Russell is killed during a bank robbery, Martha just wants to support her grieving friend. But en route to the burial plot in Oregon, Martha makes a harrowing discovery about the casket’s contents—instead of Russell, she finds an unidentified man. Now Martha and her quilting klatch can’t rest in peace until they unspoolthe truth behind the macabre mix up…

praise for mary marks and her quilting mysteries“Marks does a great job of setting her tale apart by making the lead character an elderlywoman. It’s refreshing that Martha’s ability to gather clues is not dependent on or limitedby her age. The storyline is realistic in its simplicity and overall a delightful read.”

—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars, on Forget Me Knot

“Characters are brilliantly written in vividly entertaining situations.”—RT Book Reviews, TOP PICK, on Gone But Knot Forgotten

“This novel is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good mystery.”—Killer Nashville Book of the Day on Gone But Knot Forgotten

“Mary Marks had me on pins and needles and wanting to wrap myself up in a warm quiltwhile reading her cozy debut.”

—Lee Hollis, author of Death of a Chocoholic, on Forget Me Knot

“A pleasurable and satisfying addition to any quilting mystery fan’s reading list. Recommend to those who cannot get enough of Terri Thayer, Elizabeth Craig, or Earlene Fowler.”—Library Journal on Knot in My Backyard

Born and raised in Los Angeles, writer Mary Marks, earned a degree from UCLA. Marks’work has been published in an anthology based on Jewish mysticism, From Ashes to Healingby Rabbi Yonassan Gershom, and has also been online and in various newsletters. She is currently a reviewer of cozy mysteries for The New York Journal of Books nyjournalofbooks.com.She lives in Encino, CA. Readers can visit her website at marymarksmysteries.com.

Mary Marks returns with an all new novel in her acclaimed crafty cozymystery series that finds middle-aged divorcee Martha Rose caught in adeadly bind…

Category: Mystery

ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0180-0


Pages: 288 • Spine: 23/32 • Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Camarillo, CA

eBook: 978-1-4967-0181-7

Sales History: kensington mass marketGone But Knot Forgotten 9/15 (978-0-7582-9209-4)Knot in My Backyard 11/14 (978-0-7582-9207-0)Forget Me Knot 1/14 (978-0-7582-9205-6)

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FINAL FONDUEThe Five-Ingredient Mystery Series

Maya Corrigan

KEY SELLING POINTS• The third in the delicious new cozy mystery series, which features five suspects, five clues,and five-ingredient recipes.

• Will appeal to fans of Diane Mott Davidson’s culinary mysteryseries (HarperCollins), as well as Joanne Fluke’s (Kensington)and Katherine Hall Page’s(HarperCollins), which also feature food professionals as sleuths.




• Feature title in bimonthly Killer Cozies eNewsletter

• NetGalley placement and emailcampaign for early online reviews

• Social media advertising and promotions including sharableimages, contests, & cross promotion with similar titles


• Promotion onKensingtonBooks.com, and HobbyReads.com

Val Deniston certainly has her plate full running a café, dabbling with recipes, and helping hergrandfather prepare for the town’s upcoming tri-centennial celebration, but she’s grown fond ofher new life in the Chesapeake Bay town of Bayport…

So when Val is asked to reclaim her old position as a cookbook publicist in New York City,she puts off her decision in order to help her grandfather perfect his chocolate fondue for theweekend festivity’s dessert cook-off. But after the opening ceremonies, Val finds a housegueststrangled to death in her grandfather’s backyard. She suspects a classic case of mistaken identity, especially when another guest nearly bids her life a fondue farewell. Now it’s up toVal to keep the killer from making another stab at murder…

praise for maya corrigan’s five-ingredient mystery series“Well-layered and fans of puzzle mysteries will enjoy the opportunity to sift through theclues to solve the puzzle.”—Examiner.com on Scam Chowder

“Maya Corrigan’s concept of five ingredients, five suspects, five clues fits this scrumptiousculinary mystery like a five-fingered glove.”—Barbara Ross, author of Boiled Over

“Cozy mystery readers will love the puzzle and the enjoyable look into this small touristtown by the sea.”—Nancy Coco, author of All Fudged Up

“This is definitely a starter for fans of Diane Mott Davidson, Lou Jane Temple, and Virginia Rich.”—Library Journal on Cook or by Crook

“A totally enjoyable read. Definitely worth checking out!”—Night Owl Reviews on Cook or by Crook

Maya Corrigan lives near Washington, D.C., within easy driving distance of Maryland’sEastern Shore, the setting for this series. She has taught courses in writing, detective fiction,and American literature at Georgetown University and NOVA community college. A winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery and Suspense, she haspublished essays on drama and short stories under her full name of Mary Ann Corrigan. Visit her at mayacorrigan.com.

The third in the series set in the historic Chesapeake Bay, the Five-IngredientMyystery series find Val Deniston with her plate full running a café, dabbling with recipes, and helping her grandfather prepare for the town’supcoming tri-centennial celebration, but when everything seems to berunning smoothly she finsd herself taking a deadly dip into murder…

Category: Mystery

ISBN 13: 978-1-61773-142-6

Price: $7.99/$8.99

Rights: World English

Pages: 304 • Spine: 3/4 • Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Reston, VA

eBook: 978-1-61773-143-3

Sales History: kensington mass marketScam Chowder 7/15 (978-1-61773-140-2)By Cook or by Crook 11/14 (978-1-61773-138-9)

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CRACKED TO DEATHThe Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery Series

Cheryl Hollon

KEY SELLING POINTS• This is the first time an artisanalcozy mystery series takes place in a stained glass shop and features the owner as a sleuth.Each entry will explore variousglass art techniques.

• The author has her own glassblowing studio and she designs,creates, and produces fusedglass, stained glass and paintedglass artworks.

• In 2015, Cheryl will be attendingMalice Domestic and SleuthFest.







• Promotion onKensingtonBooks.com, cherylhollon.com, and HobbyReads.com

When a treasure hunt leads to deadly plunder, it’s up to glass shop owner SavannahWebb and her trusty investigative posse to map out the true motives of a killer…

It’s the dog days of summer in St. Petersburg, Florida, and Webb’s Glass Shop proprietorSavannah Webb has an eco-friendly plan to help locals escape the heat—a recyclable bottle-crafting workshop taught by reticent store manager Amanda Blake. Turns out, theclass is a bigger smash than expected, thanks in part to a pair of staggeringly old bottlesbrought in by snorkeler Martin Lane…

Linked to a storied pirate shipwreck, the relics definitely pique Savannah’s interest. Butintrigue turns to shock when Martin’s lifeless body washes ashore the next morning, anotherglass artifact tucked in his dive bag. With cell phone records connecting Amanda to thedrowning, Savannah must voyage through unchartered territory to exonerate her colleagueand capture the twisted criminal behind Martin’s death…

praise for PANE AND SUFFERING“There is plenty of variety and not just workbenches in the lively story by Cheryl Hollon.”—Fresh Fiction

“Webb’s Glass Shop is certainly a place where you’d want to hang out.”—Kings River Life Magazine

“A fresh and original new series! Well-crafted with smart and intriguing clues.”—Krista Davis, New York Times bestselling author

Cheryl Hollon now writes full-time after she left an engineering career of designing andbuilding military flight simulators in amazing countries such as England, Wales, Australia,Singapore, Taiwan, and India. Fulfilling the dream of a lifetime, she combines her love ofwriting with a passion for creating glass art. In the small glass studio behind her house in St.Petersburg, Florida, Cheryl and her husband design, create, and produce fused glass, stainedglass, and painted glass artworks. Visit her online at cherylhollon.com or onTwitter@CherylHollon.

Amateur sleuth Savannah Webb is back on the case in Cheryl Hollon’sthird book in the Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery series, centered around thestained glass world.

Category: Mystery

ISBN 13: 978-1-61773-764-0


Pages: 320 • Spine: 25/32 • Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: St. Petersburg, FL

eBook: 978-1-61773-765-7

Sales History: kensington mass marketShards of Murder3/16 (978-1-61773-762-6)Pane and Suffering10/15 (978-1-61773-760-2)

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ENGAGED IN DEATHThe Wedding Planner Mystery Series

Stephanie Blackmoore

KEY SELLING POINTS• First in a new series!

• Engaged in Death will appeal tofans of small-town cozies byauthors such as Joanne Fluke,Leslie Meier, and Barbara Ross


• Extensive print and online advertising targeting cozy mystery readers

• Feature title in bimonthly Killer Cozies eNewsletter and hobbyreads.com


• Kensington “Fresh Voices” debutauthor marketing campaign



• Promotion onKensingtonBooks.com and HobbyReads.com

All appears peaceful in sleepy Port Quincy, Pennsylvania—but in this small town, oldgrudges die hard…

After dumping her cheating fiancé and cancelling the wedding, Mallory Shepard can’t bearanother disaster. So when the former bride-to-be unexpectedly inherits Thistle Park, a ramshackle mansion in her ex’s hometown of Port Quincy, it’s a problem she can’t afford—literally. Abound with stray cats, peeling wallpaper, and nosy neighbors, Mallory is dying tosell it off—once she finally fixes up both the place and her messy life…

Turns out, Thistle Park has its charms. But the honeymoon phase is abruptly cut short whenan unwanted visitor is found dead on the front lawn. Enlisting the help of her sister Rachel,Mallory vows to unveil the killer before she herself becomes married to the suspect list…

advance praise for ENGAGED IN DEATH“I had great fun reading the adventures of nouveau sleuth Mallory Shepard as she wranglescorpses, kittens, and a cheating fiancé in this charming debut mystery. Fast paced and funny, with a touch of romance and a nifty surprise ending, Engaged in Death is athoroughly engaging read.”—Laura Levine, author of Death by Tiara

“Stephanie Blackmoore’s enchanting mystery, Engaged In Murder, had me in its spellfrom page one. Readers will love this contemporary fairy tale with a thoroughly modern heroine who will capture their hearts.”

—Leslie Meier, author of British Manor Murder

A native Pittsburgher, Stephanie Blackmoore now lives in Missouri, with her husband, sonand two spirited cats. She was an attorney in Pittsburgh and a librarian in Florida beforebecoming a writer. Stephanie is a fan of snow, pierogies and everything black-and-yellow.She is hard at work on her next Wedding Planner mystery.

Engaged in Death is a wedding planner cozy mystery centered on a wedding planning business run from a B&B in small-town Pennsylvania.While there are several event-planning cozy mysteries on the market,there are no series currently featuring a wedding planner as the sleuth!

Category: Mystery

ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0478-8



Author’s Residence: Cape Girardeau, MO

eBook: 978-1-4967-0479-5

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BACK TO SCHOOL MURDERThe Lucy Stone Mystery Series

Leslie Meier

KEY SELLING POINTS• Will appeal to lovers of cozy mysteries, especially fans of Jill Churchill, Mary Daheim, and Carolyn Hart.

• Leslie Meier’s Lucy Stone titlesare regularly selected by the Mystery Guild and Doubledaybook clubs.

• With 21 Lucy Stone mysteries to date, Leslie Meier has established a devoted followingfor her cozy series.

MARKETING PLANS• Back to school related publicityand marketing

• Online promotion, contests, andgiveaways targeting mystery fans


• Promotion onkensingtonbooks.com andlesliemeierbooks.com

• Shareable reader content and digital assets on Hobbyreads.com

• Feature title in bimonthly KillerCozies eNewsletter

It’s back to school time in the peaceful Maine town of Tinker’s Cove, and for mother-of-fourLucy Stone it isn’t a moment too soon. But trouble at the local elementary school soon hasthe sometime crime-solver juggling family, job, and night classes with another mystery tosolve. And it starts with a bang.

A bomb goes off with the noon lunch bell, but not before all the kids are safely evacuated,and Carol Crane, the new assistant principal, is hailed as a hero. But days later, Carol isfound murdered and everyone is stunned when the most popular teacher at the school isarrested for the crime. However, not everyone is buying the open-and-shut case, includingLucy Stone, who senses there’s more to things than meet the eye.

It soon becomes clear that Lucy is flirting with danger, as sizzling secrets and explosive surprises provide a primer for the most diabolical of motives. Hot on the trail of a cleverkiller, the dedicated mom and seasoned sleuth must harness the courage and cool aplomb to uncover a crime that just might give her an education in the fine art of murder.

praise for the lucy stone mystery series“Leslie Meier writes with sparkle and warmth.”—Chicago Sun Times

“Mothers everywhere will identify with Lucy Stone and the domestic problems sheencounters.”—Publishers Weekly

“I like Lucy Stone a lot, and so will readers.”—Carolyn Hart

“Captivating, well-written, and just plain fun.”—Tulsa World

“Leslie Meier has created a town I’d like to live in and a sleuth I’d love to meet.”—Jill Churchill

Leslie Meier is the acclaimed author of 21 Lucy Stone mysteries and has also written forEllery Queen’s Mystery Magazine. She is currently at work on the next Lucy Stone mystery.Readers can visit her website at LeslieMeierBooks.com.

Back to School Murder finds amateur sleuth and Pennysaver reporter Lucy Stone investigating an explosion and murder at the local elementaryschool in this “captivating, well-written, and just plain fun” (TulsaWorld) entry in the New York Times bestselling author Leslie Meier’sLucy Stone mystery series.

Category: Mystery

ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-8835-6 (r)

Price: $7.99/$8.99 • Rights: OBE


Author’s Residence: Harwich, MA

eBook: 978-0-7582-9392-3

Publishing History: kensington mass market9/98 (978-1-57566-330-2)

Sales History: kensington mass marketFrench Pastry Murder7/15 (978-0-7582-7705-3)Christmas Carol Murder 10/14 (978-0-7582-7702-2)Easter Bunny Murder 3/14 (978-0-7582-2936-6)

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AWAKENING

Devon Scott

KEY SELLING POINTS• Dafina Books has acquired themass market paperback rightsfrom Strebor Books to four previously published works byJonathan Luckett. These bookswere never available in massmarket paperback and will nowbe retitled, repackaged, and published every five months underthe name Devon Scott.

• Much like Scott’s earlier books,Awakening is a tale of star-crossedlovers in a desparate situation and has the same provocativenarrative tone.

• Like Mary B. Morrison, Scottknows how to weave an exceptional story full of suspense,drama, and intrigue.

• Book Club rights sold to Black Expressions for Obsessedand Unfaithful.



• Feature in the Romance eNewsletter


• Promotion onkensingtonbooks.com

Some passions never let you forget…Taj has a successful career, a loving fiancée, and a life full of promise. Cheyenne has all thesecurity money can bring, thanks to her powerful husband, and her own soul-stirring talent.But one chance encounter during the holidays sweeps these two back into a wrenching pastthey thought they’d put behind them. As they desperately try to face down a secret they’venever dared share with anyone else, the desire that saved their lives reignites. And it’s tearingapart everything they’ve achieved, revealing unthinkable truths, and sending their perfectlives into a nightmarish tailspin…

Now the only way Taj and Cheyenne can fight their shattering ordeal is to go back to whereit all began. And letting their passion consume them may be their only chance to put the pastto rest—unless it burns too hot to survive…

praise for devon scott“Seduction, deceit, anguish and obsession flow in this page-turner.”

—RT Book Reviews onUnfaithful

“Sensual and uninhibited….The suspense is intense and the characters are rich with personality.”—The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers on Obsessed

Devon Scott resides in Washington D.C. and is the author of Unfaithful and Obsessed.

For fans of Mary B. Morrison and Naomi Chase, Devon Scott returnswith an hypnotic tale of seduction and suspense.

Category: Fiction

ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0242-5

Price: $7.99/$8.99

Rights: US,CAN,OM

Pages: 384 • Spine: 15/16 • Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Washington, D. C.

Sales History: dafina mass marketObsessed6/11 (978-0-7582-2701-0Unfaithful 2/10 (978-0-7582-2699-0)

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PLAYER HATERSThe Man’s World Series

Carl Weber

KEY SELLING POINTS• Carl Weber is a New York Timesbestselling author, and The ChoirDirector was on the extendedbestseller list.

• All of Carl Weber’s titles havebeen Essence® bestsellers, withThe First Lady, Player Haters, andBaby Momma Drama reaching #1.

• He won the African American Literary Awards Show 2010 awardfor Author of the Year.

• Book club rights were sold toBlack Expressions Book Club forfifteen of Weber’s titles.


• Email marketing through Kensington eNewsletter and author lists


• Promotion onkensingtonbooks.com and carlweber.net

Trent Duncan did a good job holding his family together after his dad died. Too bad thesmooth talking charmer can’t do the same for himself. Trent’s the ultimate player—but he’sabout to play himself right outta the game. And he’s not the only Duncan with problems.

Trent’s brother, Wil, thought he was happily married, until his wife stopped being intimatewith him. Meanwhile, his new secretary has made it very clear that she’s interested….Andlittle sister Melanie is sure she’s met her prince—literally. Prince may be a friend of Trent’s,but the two men are like night and day. Prince is the kind of man Melanie would like to havekids with—and she’s not the only one.

Now, these three very different siblings have something in common—they’re all in hotwater. And they need to find a way to help themselves, and each other, before they getburned…

praise for carl weber“A fast-paced mix of scandal, jealousy, and wickedness.”—Publishers Weekly

“Full of flavor, wit, and drama.”—QBR onMarried Men

“Filled with entertainment…will have you laughing from the very beginning.”—Kimberla Lawson Roby on Lookin’ for Luv

Carl Weber is the New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen novels and short stories. A life-long reader, Weber wanted to write stories about ordinary people who havecrazy things happen in their lives. Now, when he’s not connecting with readers through his books, Weber is finding new talent for his publishing company, Urban Books. He graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s in accounting and has an MBA in marketing from the University of Virginia. Connect with Carl on Facebook at IamCarlWeber or on his website, CarlWeber.net.

New York Times bestselling Carl Weber delivers the drama as only he canin this page-turning tale of the ties that bind family together—and tearthem apart—now repackaged and reissued in mass market paperback.

Category: Fiction

ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0094-0 (r)


Pages: 352 • Spine: 27/32 • Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Long Island, NY

eBook: 978-1-4967-0095-7

Publishing History:dafina mass market 11/05 (978-0-7582-0032-7) dafina trade paperback12/04 (978-0-7582-0014-3)

Sales History: dafina mass marketMarried Men1/15 (978-1-61773-659-9)The Choir Director1/14 (978-0-7582-3186-4)Big Girls Do Cry12/13 (978-0-7582-8824-0)

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ANY MAN I WANTThe Montgomery Series

Michele Grant

KEY SELLING POINTS• Like Terry McMillan and CandiceDow, Michele Grant creates stories for women who enjoysmart, witty takes on relationshipsand dating.

• Pretty Boy Problemswas nominated by RT Book Reviewsfor their August 2012 Seal ofExcellence Award.

• Michele’s well-established blog,blacknbougie.com, was named afinalist in the 2011 Black WeblogAwards, attracting notice fromEssence® magazine.

• Book club and audio rights sold forPretty Boy Problems, Sweet LittleLies and Heard It All Before.


• Feature title in the Fiction eNewsletter


• Promotion onkensingtonbooks.com and michelegrant.net

Fashion designer and ex-model Katrina Montgomery never has any problem attracting men.The problem is, she can’t find one fascinating enough to keep around long-term, with theexception of Carter Parks. But to her jaded eye, he’s a player and a forbidden one at that.

Carter Evan Parks was a star player—on the football field and in relationships. He retiredfrom both a long time ago and is ready to get serious with his personal life. The only womanhe can’t get out of his head is Katrina. But what happens when the girl who can have anyman she wants is forced to grow up and deal with the one man who refuses to be toyed with?

praise for michele grant“(A) sassy he said/she said romance.”—Publishers Weekly on Sweet Little Lies“Cleverly and creatively written….highly spiced with boundless drama and hilariousmoments, the reader surely will be entertained.”

—The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers on Heard it All Before

“Funny yet believable stories embellished with a gusto that readers who enjoy Carl Weberand Mary Monroe will relish.”—Publishers Weekly onHeard it All Before

“Spark, humor, and sassy dialogue bring pizzazz to this flirty fast-paced romance.”—Publishers Weekly on Pretty Boy Problems

Michele Grant is the author of Pretty Boy Problems, Heard It All Before and Sweet Little Lies.Her blog, blacknbougie.com, has, in the past, won the Black Weblog Award. She has writtenfor Essence.com, The FreshXpress.com, and ForHarriet.com. Her popular blog attracts over40,000 visits a week. Readers can visit her website at MicheleGrant.net.

With a flair for witty and captivating stories about life and love thatappeal to fans of Carl Weber and Terry McMillan, rising star MicheleGrant returns with a smart and sexy novel about going after the one you really want…

Category: Fiction

ISBN 13: 978-0-7582-8967-4


Pages: 384 • Spine: 15/16 • Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: near Dallas, TX

eBook: 978-0-7582-8968-1

Sales History: dafina mass market Losing to Win 9/15 (978-0-7582-8964-3)Pretty Boy Problems7/14 (978-0-7582-4224-2)Sweet Little Lies 9/13 (978-0-7582-4222-8)

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FRIENDLY FIREThe Jonathan Grave Thriller Series

John Gilstrap

KEY SELLING POINTS• End Game by John Gilstrap (Pinnacle 2014) was named afinalist in the Killer Nashville 2015 Silver Falchion Awards.

• John Gilstrap was the keynotespeaker at Killer Nashville in 2015.

• This is John Gilstrap’s eighth bookin his Jonathan Grave series withcontinuing characters.

• Gilstrap’s books have been translated into more than 20 languages.

• Threat Warning was a finalist forthe 2011 ITW Award for Best Paperback and No Mercy wasnominated as a finalist for the 2010ITW Award for Best Paperback.

• Hostage Zero was nominated for the 2011 Shamus Award forBest Paperback P.I. Novel.

It begins with a shocking act of vengeance. Barista Ethan Falk chases a customer into theparking lot and kills him. He tells police that years ago the older man abducted and torturedhim. Then Ethan’s story takes an even stranger turn: he says he was rescued by a guy namedScorpion. Of course, there is no record of either the kidnapping or the rescue, because Scorpion—Jonathan Grave—operates outside the law and leaves no evidence.

As Grave struggles to find a way to defend his former precious cargo without blowing hiscover, he learns the dead man has secrets that trace to an ongoing terrorist plot against theheart of America. It’s up to Grave and his team to stop it. But first they must rescue EthanFalk—a second time.

praise for john gilstrap“Gilstrap will leave you breathless.”—Harlan Coben

“Gilstrap grabs the reader’s attention in a literary vice grip. Each installment of theJonathan Grave series is a force majeure of covert incursions.”

—Bookreporter.com on Against All Enemies

“One of the finest thriller writers on the planet.”—Tess Gerritsen

“Gilstrap pushes every thriller button.”—San Francisco Chronicle

“A great hero, a really exciting series.”—Joseph Finder

“When you pick up a Gilstrap novel, one thing is always true—you are going to be entertained at a high rate of speed.”—Suspense Magazine

Like Brad Thor, Vince Flynn, David Baldacci, and Brad Meltzer,NewYork Times bestselling author John Gilstrap takes readers inside the corridors of power in Washington, DC, with page-turning excitement. As his thrillers continue to soar in popularity, his series protagonist,Jonathan Grave, must defend himself against his most personal threat todate—while thwarting a conspiracy that could bring America to her knees.

Category: Fiction

ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-3507-6


Pages: 512 • Spine: 1 1/4 • Pack: 24

Author’s Residence: Fairfax, VA (near Washington, DC)

eBook: 978-0-7860-3508-3

Sales History:pinnacle mass marketAgainst All Enemies, 7/15 (978-0-7860-3505-2)End Game, 7/14 (978-0-7860-3021-7)High Treason, 8/13 (978-0-7860-3019-4)Damage Control, 6/12 (978-0-7860-2493-3)

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• Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and feature coverage

• Select author appearances at events and conferences

• NetGalley placement and email campaign for early online reviews

• Social media advertising and promotions including sharable images, contests, & dedicated hashtags

• Promotion on Kensingtonbooks.com and johngilstrap.com

John Gilstrap is a New York Times bestselling author. His bookshave been translated into more than 20 languages. An explosives safety expert and former firefighter, he holds a master’s degree fromthe University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree fromthe College of William and Mary in Virginia. He lives in Fairfax, Virginia. Please visit him at johngilstrap.com.©

Kent Kiser

the thrilling novels by john gilstrap

7/15 (978-0-7860-3505-2) 7/14 (978-0-7860-3021-7) 8/13 (978-0-7860-3019-4) 6/12 (978-0-7860-2493-3)

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DEATH RIDES ALONELuke Jensen: Bounty Hunter

William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone

KEY SELLING POINTS• Johnstone is the New York Timesbestselling author of more than300 books and is being called the“Greatest Western writer of the21st century.”

• On any given day, almost half of the fifty top Westerns onBookscan are Johnstones’. Inthe last two years, virtually every one of his Westerns havebeen Publishers Weekly massmarket bestsellers.

• Johnstone had more mass marketbestsellers in 2014 than any authorfrom any publisher.

MARKETING PLANS• National print and online advertising campaign

• Email marketing and promotionthrough both Kensington andauthor’s social media platforms,newsletter subscribers, and fan groups

• Shareable reader content and digital assets

• Social media advertising

• Promotion onkensingtonbooks.com andwilliamjohnstone.net

LAW OF THE GUN Luke Jensen has earned this bounty, hunting down the violent man charged with murderinga preacher’s daughter. The outlaw Judd Tyler confesses to many crimes, but not the girl’smurder. And he tells Luke they won’t reach the town of White Fork alive because a corruptsheriff does the bidding of a cattle baron, and that man’s son is the true killer. Sure enough,halfway to White Fork, Luke and his prisoner are battling for their lives, and when they finally reach town, they’re greeted by a storm of bullets, betrayal, and blood. With a band ofinnocent travelers caught up in the melee, Luke is outgunned, surrounded, and sure of onlythis: his only job now is survival—by the measured, efficient, righteous killing of as manymen as he can…

New York Times and USA Today bestseller William W. Johnstone has written over 300books. He’s an author whose writing abilities span a wide range of genres, most notablyWestern and suspense. His books include: The First Mountain Man, The Last MountainMan, The Brothers O’Brien, Eagles, Preacher, Savage Texas, Matt Jensen, The Family Jensen,Sidewinders, and MacCallister: The Eagles Legacy. Visit his website at williamjohnstone.net.

J.A. Johnstone debuted as a solo author with The Loner. J.A. works in collaboration withWilliam W. Johnstone and has authored The First Mountain Man, Flintlock, Sidewinders,Matt Jensen, The Family Jensen, The Brothers O’Brien.

FromNew York Times bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A.Johnstone—Mountain Man Smoke Jensen’s long-lost brother LukeJensen is a dead shot scarred by war—the perfect formula for a bountyhunter. And he’s cunning, and fierce enough to bring down the deadliestoutlaws of his day…

Category: Western

ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-3587-8


Pages: 336 • Spine: 13/16 • Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Murfreesboro, TN

eBook: 978-0-7860-3588-5

Sales History:pinnacle mass marketLuke Jensen Bounty Hunter: Bad Men Die 7/15 (978-0-7860-3585-4)Shot in the Back 6/15 (978-0-7860-3448-2)Those Jensen Boys!5/15 (978-0-7860-3573-1)

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SHOTGUN:The Bleeding Ground

A John Bishop Western

C. Courtney Joyner

KEY SELLING POINTS• First time in print!

• The Bleeding Ground is an hom-age to the great—and always graphically violent—”spaghetti”Westerns of the 1960s and 70s.

• C. Courtney Joyner is a veteranHollywood screenwriter who has achieved a cult following for movies such as Class of 1999, Puppet Master, Prison, and Offspring.

MARKETING PLANS• Print and online advertising

• Promotion in monthly Lawless andLegendary Western eNewsletter


• Promotion onkensingtonbooks.com and ccourtneyjoyner.com

John “Shotgun” Bishop has tangled with plenty of lowlifes in his time—and he’s got themissing limb to prove it. But few sink as low as his own brother Devlin, a crazy-mean cusswho’d steal the horns off the devil himself. This time, Dev’s got his cold black heart set ontaking over John Chisum’s land, destroying the cattle king’s dream of building a new townand laying down tracks for the railroad. So Chisum hires Shotgun and his Cheyenne partner,White Fox, to protect his investment. But when the Bishop family feud turns into an all-outturf war, Shotgun ends up on the wrong side of the law—stuck in the middle between thedevil he knows and two deadly new players. Their names are Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett.And this time, there will be blood…

C. Courtney Joyner is is an award-winning writer of fiction, comics, and screenplays, withover 25 produced movies to his credit, including Class of 1999, Vietnam, Texas, and theupcoming The Return of Captain Nemo. He is a member of the Western Writers of America,the Horror Writers Association, and The International Thriller Writers. He was nominatedfor a Spur Award from the Western Writers of America for his short story “The Two BitKill” in the 2007 western anthology Law of the Gun. He is also a regular contributor to theWestern Writers of America’s monthly magazine, The Round-Up.He lives in Los Angeles.

He lost his arm to outlaws. Replaced it with a double-barreled boomstick. Now Civil War veteran Dr. John Bishop is armed for justice—andextremely dangerous. They call him…Shotgun.

Category: Western

ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-3234-1

Price: $6.99/$7.99

Rights: World English

Pages: 288 • Spine: 23/32 • Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Los Angeles, CA

eBook: 978-0-7860-3235-8

Sales History:pinnacle mass marketShotgun12/13 (978-0-7860-3232-7)

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VIOLENCE OF THE MOUNTAIN MAN

William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone

KEY SELLING POINTS• The Mountain Man series is thebestselling and longest running ofthe William W. Johnstone works

• Johnstone is the New York Timesbestselling author of more than300 books and is being called the“greatest Western writer of the21st century.”

• On any given day, almost half of the fifty top Westerns onBookscan are Johnstones’. In the last two years, virtually every one of his Westerns have beenPublishers Weekly bestsellers.

• Johnstone was named the bestselling mass market author by Publishers Weekly in 2015.

MARKETING PLANS• National print and online advertising campaign

• Email marketing and promotionthrough both Kensington andauthor’s social media platforms,newsletter subscribers, and fan groups


Deal WithThe DevilSmoke Jensen has seen the worst that men can do on the lawless frontier. But even themountain man is not prepared for the outlaw band that strikes Smoke’s ranch, kidnappingSally and the daughter of Smoke’s neighbor. Now, the women are gone and a ranch handand his young daughter are dead.

And Pay The Price In Blood…Outlaw Reece Van Arndt is mastermind behind the attack, and he thinks he has Smokewhere he wants him: Van Arndt will give back the women if Smoke is willing to cut a deal…It’s a ploy no sane man would ever attempt. What Van Arndt doesn’t know is the lengthsSmoke Jensen will go to find his wife. And when he does, no money or promises will beexchanged: only bullets—and lives…

New York Times and USA Today bestseller William W. Johnstone has written over 300books. He’s an author whose writing abilities span a wide range of genres, most notablyWestern and suspense. His books include: The First Mountain Man, The Last MountainMan, The Brothers O’Brien, Eagles, Preacher, Savage Texas, Matt Jensen, The Family Jensen,Sidewinders, and MacCallister: The Eagles Legacy. Visit his website at williamjohnstone.net.

J.A. Johnstone debuted as a solo author with The Loner. J.A. works in collaboration withWilliam W. Johnstone and has authored The First Mountain Man, Flintlock, Sidewinders,Matt Jensen, The Family Jensen, The Brothers O’Brien.

From legendary New York Times bestselling Western writers, William W.Johnstone, and J.A. Johnstone comes a classic adventure in the MountainMan series—now repackaged and reissued!

Category: Western

ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-4066-7 (r)


Pages: 320 • Spine: 25/32 • Pack: 48

Author’s Residence: Murfreesboro, TN

Publishing History:pinnacle mass market 12/08 (978-0-7860-1839-0)

Sales History:pinnacle mass marketTerror of the Mountain Man12/14 (978-0-7860-2125-3)Butchery of the Mountain Man12/13 (978-0-7860-2005-8)Bloodshed of the Mountain Man12/12 (978-0-7860-2812-2)

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THE TRENCH

Steve Alten

KEY SELLING POINTS• The Trench spent one week on the New York Times extendedbestseller list at #35, and two weeks on the USA Todaybestseller list.

• Will appeal to all thriller readers,as well as fans of James Rollins.



• Promotion onkensingtonbooks.com

Its appetite is ravenous. Its teeth, scalpel-sharp. For the first time, the captive 20-ton Megalodon shark has tasted human blood, and it wants more…

On the other side of the world, in the silent depths of the ocean, lies the Marianas Trench,where the Megalodon has spawned since the dawn of time. Paleobiologist Jonas Taylor oncedared to enter this perilous cavern. He alone faced a Megalodon shark and cut its heart out.Now, as the body count rises and the horror of a monster’s attack grips the California coast,Jonas must begin the hunt again, and return to the waking nightmare of…

praise for THE TRENCH“A fast-paced thriller with many plot twists.”—Booklist

“A nail-biting summer read.”—Kirkus Reviews

New York Times bestselling author Steve Alten is best known for his Meg series, a set ofnovels featuring a giant prehistoric shark. In addition to The Trench, The Megalodon seriesincludes Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror, Meg: Primal Waters, Meg: Hell’s Aquarium andMeg:Origins. He lives with his family in Delray Beach, FL. Visit him at stevealten.com.

Master of suspense Steve Alten always takes readers to the edge with his non-stop, adrenaline-charged novels. Now, in his New York Timesbestselling sequel to MEG—repackaged in a premium mass market format—Alten shows just how deep fear can run when you don’t knowwhat lurks beneath the surface…

Category: Fiction

ISBN 13: 978-0-7860-1804-8 (r)

Price: $9.99/$10.99 • Rights: OBE

Pages: 496 • Spine: 1 3/16 • Pack: 24

Author’s Residence: Delray Beach, FL

Publishing History: pinnacle mass market 5/05 (978-0-7860-1114-8)5/13 (978-0-7860-1804-8)

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NO HOME TRAININGSay U Promise III

Ms. Michel Moore

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Identical twins Kenya and London are caught in the middle of a deadly drug war that wasstarted by one of them, and the streets run red as lives are drastically changed forever.

With an illegitimate baby on the way and a price on her head, one twin fights to avoid thedangers of the game she despises, while facing the vindictive wrath of her sister for what isdeemed to be the ultimate betrayal. This time around, no one is safe when it comes torevenge—not even an innocent child.

Ms. Michel Moore is the sole founder of Say U Promise Publications. She is dedicated toinvesting back into her community. A respected businesswoman and Detroit activist, she hasreached goals that once looked unattainable. Follow Ms. Moore on Twitter at @DETROITAUTHOR. Ms. Michel Moore resides in Detroit, MI.

The Essence® bestselling author Ms. Michel Moore’s explosive page-turningSay U Promise series returns with things going from bad to worse for thetragically troubled sisters.

Category: Fiction

ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-779-0



Author’s Residence:Detroit, MI

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ANIMAL: The Beginning

K’wan

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What happens to the children that the world throws away? Tayshawn Torres is a child bornin the slums and cursed by the sins of his parents. His mother is a notorious drug addict and whore, more concerned with getting her next high than she is with his well-being. Hisstepfather hates him so much that he literally treats him like an animal. Tayshawn is forcedto sleep in a cage and scavenge for scraps of food wherever he can find them. Because ofhis squalid appearance, he is also the object of ridicule by all of the neighborhood kids who have given him the nickname “Animal.”

The only person to ever show him the slightest bit of kindness is his older brother, Justice.Justice keeps him out of harm’s way the best he can; however, when Justice is taken from hislife, Tayshawn finds he is alone in the streets. With his guardian angel gone, he is now at themercy of the world Justice tried to protect him from.

Tayshawn quickly learns that if he is to survive the jungle, he will have to adapt. Love andcompanionship constantly elude Tayshawn, but death and heartache cling to him like a second skin. Gradually, the layers of the frightened child he had been are stripped away untilthere is nothing left of Tayshawn, and all that remains is Animal.

praise for k’wan“Quick and entertaining, K’wan’s latest captures a small slice of modern urban life with agreat degree of credibility and finds in Animal his most conflicted, memorable, and likablecharacter yet.”—Publisher’s Weekly

“The legacies of Iceberg Slim and Donald Goines are forever preserved.”—Upscale

“K’wan once again comes through with a gritty and violent yarn that raises the street-litbar.”—Library Journal

K’wan is a multiple literary award winner and bestselling author of over a dozen street-littitles. K’wan is also the author of several dark fantasy novels written under a pseudonym. Hehas been featured in: Vibe, Pages, King, Library Journal, Entertainment Weekly, New YorkPress, and Time, to name a few. K’wan was also the recipient of the 2012 and 2013 Street LitBook Award Medals (SLBAM) in adult fiction for Eviction Notice and Animal. His creditsalso include featured commentary in the award winning documentary Iceberg Slim: Portraitof a Pimp (produced by Ice-T) as well as a recurring guest role on TV-One’s Celebrity CrimeFiles. K’wan currently resides in New Jersey, where he is working on his next novel.

Based on his bestselling Animal series comes Kwan’s highly anticipatedprequel, Animal: The Beginning.

Category: Fiction

ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-997-8



Author’s Residence: New Jersey

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GIRLS FROM DA HOOD 9

Amaleka McCall; Chunichi; Meisha Camm;Ni’chelle Genovese




• Paid print ads in Today’s Black Woman

• Co-op available

Alicia considers herself a survivor after escaping years of physical and mental abuse at thehands of her high school sweetheart. Working for the Norfolk Police Department, Alicia hassworn an oath to protect, serve, and uphold the law no matter the cost—or the price beingoffered. Tia, on the other hand, is Alicia’s polar opposite. She’s broken every law possible,and she’s always looking for cracks in the system to exploit so that she can live a lavishlifestyle without having to work an honest nine to five.

When their worlds collide, it’s everything but ordinary. Alicia sees something of herself inTia and begins to wonder if they might just be birds of the same feather. She soon finds herself conned into a world she swore to defend against. When her partner finds out abouther after hours extracurricular activities and threatens to turn her in to the chief, she questions how dark her feathers might actually be.

Ni’chelle Genovese was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia. She’s penned it all, from commercials to song lyrics and now novels.

Treasure Hernandez is presently incarcerated in a United States penitentiary. She is working on future projects for Urban Books.

Amaleka McCall grew up in the streets of Brooklyn, New York. She went on to earn her baccalaureate degree in criminal justice from St. John’s University and her masters degree in public administration from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She resides in Northern Virginia.

Featuring the trademark flair of urban favorites Ni’chelle Genovese,Treasure Hernandez, and Amaleka McCall, this new page-turner fromthe popular Girls From da Hood series is packed with drama, and introduces tough, resourceful women who can hold their own whenthings get rough on the streets.

Category: Fiction

ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-741-7



Author’s Residence: Norfolk, VA (Genovese); VA (McCall)

Sales History:urban books trade paperbackGirls from da Hood 7 6/12 (978-1-60162-490-1)Girls from da Hood 6 4/11 (978-1-60162-444-4)Girls from da Hood 5 9/09 (978-1-60162-152-8)

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CARL WEBER’S KINGPINS: MIAMI

Nikki Turner




• Paid print ads in Today’s Black Woman

• Co-op available

Every city has an underworld leader. In the Kingpin series, we visit eight cities and ride along with that city’s kingpin as he rules the streets. The story starts out in Miami with NikkiTurner, and will end with a compilation of all kingpins, written by New York Timesbestselling author Carl Weber.

Nikki Turner is the author of The New York Times bestseller Black Widow, the #1 Essence®

bestseller Forever a Hustler’s Wife, and the Essence bestsellers A Hustler’s Wife, The GlamorousLife, and Riding Dirty on I-95.

New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber has brought together eight of the best Urban Street writers to participate in the most highlyanticipated series of 2015, the Kingpin series.

Category: Fiction

ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-998-5



Author’s Residence: Hallandale, FL

Publishing History:urban books trade paperback10/15 (978-1-60162-647-9)

Sales History: urban books mass marketThe Banks Sisters 3/16 (978-1-62286-947-3)A Project Chick 4/15 (978-1-62286-905-3)

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THE SIDE EFFECTS OF YOU

Anna Black

MARKETING PLANS• Advertising on urbanbooks.netand brothersbooks.net


• Co-op available

Andrea, Samantha, and Josie have one thing in common: an ex they want to forget.Although they’ve tried to keep it together, there comes a time when you have to move on.However, moving on only seems to make matters worse as they strive to make new lives forthemselves. There is always something that keeps luring them back into the drama they’redesperately trying to escape. Will these womenfinally find the path to happiness, or will theside effects of their exes keep them stuck in an unhappy rut?

Anna Black is a native of Chicago and bestselling author of the Now You Wanna ComeBack series. She didn’t take her writing seriously until several close friends and family members encouraged her to go for it. In 2009, Anna became a bestselling author with herdebut release, Now You Wanna Come Back. She has since released seven novels and two short stories. This award-winning author currently lives in Texas with her husband Chris,daughter Tyra, and her adorable Yorkie, Jasmine.

Bestselling author of the Now You Wanna Come Back series AnnaBlack’s The Side Effects of You is filled with the drama and romance thather fans know and love.

Category: Fiction

ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-744-8



Author’s Residence: Houston, TX

eBook: 978-1-62286-876-6

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ON THE RUN WITH LOVE

J.M. Benjamin



• Co-op available

• Advertising on Urban Books Facebook page

Freddie Holmes could’ve written the book on how to be a player. With his good looks, giftof gab, his Jersey swag, and his ability to put it down in the bedroom, his only source ofincome is the women he manipulates. After meeting Simone, however, he is ready to hangup his womanizing gloves, or so he says.

Slug is a stick-up kid/hustler from the Dirty South. After losing his drug connect, he uses histrip to New Jersey for a funeral as an opportunity to link up with his cousin Freddie, inhopes of finding a new supplier. Freddie wants to show his cousin a good time, Jersey style,while he’s visiting, only he chooses the wrong place and the wrong time to do so. At the endof the night, two people are left in their own blood. One is the younger brother of a knowndrug dealer; the other is a cop.

Freddie is forced to make some quick decisions. To evade his situation, he takes his cousinup on his offer, relocates to North Carolina, and changes his profession, but not without hissoon-to-be-wife Simone. She gives up everything to go on the run with her man, all in thename of love, and soon gets a dose of reality. She has no idea what she had signed up for untilshe takes a good look at her life with Freddie.

J. M. Benjamin is a successful author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker from Plainfield, New Jersey. Since 2005 he has received numerous accolades and recognition forhis Essence® bestselling novel Ride or Die Chick and award-winning novel Down in the Dirty.Most recently, J. M. launched an independent monthly newspaper called Success News, highlighting and offering recognition to minorities who have overcome adversities to becomesuccessful. You can find more info about J. M. on Facebook at Author J. M. Benjamin, orfollow him on Twitter. Visit him at anewqualitypublishing.com.

Essence® bestselling author J.M. Benjamin brings readers a novel about a smooth player who learns the hard way that you can run, but you can’thide forever.

Category: Fiction

ISBN 13: 978-1-62286-765-3


Pages: 304 • Spine: 3/4 • Pack: 48Author’s Residence:

Newark, NJ

eBook: 978-1-62286-834-6

Sales History:urban books mass marketRide or Die Chick 17/15 (978-1-62286-914-5)

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