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NEW RELEASES FROM YOUR FAVORITE AVON AUTHORS

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COMING IN FEBRUARY 2012
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Emma Cane
A TOWN CALLED VALENTINE (Book 1 of the Valentine Valley Series)
Release Date: January 31. 2012
ISBN: 978-0-06-210227-0

“Emma Cane’s debut contemporary sparkles with charm and gentle humor.” Publishers Weekly

“More than just a romance, it’s also a tale of love in all its aspects.” RT Book Reviews Magazine

Emily Murphy never thought she'd return to her mom's rustic hometown in the Colorado Mountains. But after her marriage in San Francisco falls apart, leaving her penniless and heartsick, she returns to her old family home to find a new direction for her life. On her first night back, though, a steamy encounter with handsome rancher Nate Thalberg is not the fresh start she had in mind…

Nate has good reason not to trust the determined beauty who just waltzed into town–he's no stranger to betrayal. Besides, she's only there to sell her family's old property and move back out. But as Nate and Emily begin working side-by-side to restore her time-worn building and old family secrets change Emily's perception of herself, both are about to learn how difficult it is to hide from love in a place known far and wide for romance, family ties, and happily-ever-afters: a town called Valentine.

To read an excerpt, visit her website.

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Lorraine Heath
SHE TEMPTS THE DUKE
Release Date: January 31, 2012
ISBN: 978-0-06-202246-2

The first book in the Lost Lords of Pembrook series focuses on Sebastian Easton who returns from war to reclaim his rightful heritage as the Duke of Keswick. But he is torn between his quest for retribution and fighting for a love that could once again set him free.

For more information, visit Lorraine's website.

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Stephanie Laurens
THE CAPTURE OF THE EARL OF GLENCRAE
Release Date: January 31, 2012
ISBN 978-0-06-206862-0

We joyfully request your attendance at the wedding of Miss Angelica Cynster…but not until she and her hero confront a devious enemy and lay to rest an ancient grudge in the Scottish Highlands!

Headstrong Angelica Cynster is certain she'll recognize her fated husband at first sight. And when her eyes meet those of a mysterious nobleman across a candlelit ballroom, she knows beyond doubt that he's the one. But her heart is soon pounding for an entirely different reason–when her hero abducts her!

The eighth Earl of Glencrae has no choice but to kidnap Angelica, the one Cynster sister with whom he hadn't wanted to tangle. But to save his castle and his clan, he must persuade her to assist him–and he's prepared to offer marriage to seal the deal.

- plus a special bonus -

THE WEDDING PLANNER, Stephanie's recent short story, originally published in e-book only in the Royal Weddings anthology, now released in print, as well as e-book, in the back of this book!

Visit Stephanie's website to read an excerpt.

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Nightfire Lisa Marie Rice
NIGHTFIRE
Release Date: Feb. 7, 2012
ISBN: 9780061808289

More thrilling and sexy romantic suspense from The Protectors series—an ex-Special Forces operative must pull off his most daring mission yet when the woman he loves is in danger…

Chloe Mason can’t remember much about her childhood, except for being in and out of hospitals. Now healthy and all grown up, she’s determined to fill the gaping hole that was her past. When she finds her long lost brother, Harry, she discovers family and something else that was missing from her life. Love.

As a child, Mike Keillor helplessly watched as his parents were massacred. Vowing to never again be vulnerable, he joined the Marines and became a Recon sniper, SWAT officer, and an expert in martial arts, before establishing his own successful security company. When his friend and partner Harry reconnects with his long lost sister, Chloe, the hard-as-nails Mike is felled by the one thing he can’t fight. Love.

But their future is jeopardized when Chloe accidently steps into the path of the Russian mob. Though his adversary is way bigger than he is, nothing can stop Mike from saving the woman who has captured his heart. He lost his family, and he will not lose Chloe. Failure is not an option.

For more information, visit Lisa's website.

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FUN CONTESTS JUST FOR YOU!
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WRONG SIDE OF HELL pre-order contest! For your chance to win a 25$ Amazon gift card, or a signed copy of the first full length book in the league of Guardians, WICKED ROAD TO HELL, all you have to do is pre-order your copy of WRONG SIDE OF HELL and email your proof of purchase to Juliana@julianastone.com This contest will run until midnight March 5th! Good luck and all the details are on my website.

Visit Katharine Ashe's Facebook page for her fun new contest, February 20-27, celebrating the release of WHEN A SCOT LOVES A LADY.

ENDING SOON! Ten lucky readers will win a Forrest Gump DVD from Eloisa James. You can enter on her website.

Lavinia Kent is giving away a signed copy of TAKEN BY DESIRE on her website this month.

Miranda Neville holds weekly contest on her blog, giving away all sorts of wonderful books, many of them signed. Check in every week to see the week's prize.

Stop by Samantha James' website to enter her latest contest! You can win a signed copy of THE SEDUCTION OF AN UNKNOWN LADY.

Toni Blake is offering a WHISPER FALLS prize pack! Pack includes a signed copy of the book, signed coverflat and WHISPER FALLS tote bag and mug. Visit Toni's website to enter.

Laura Lee Guhrke is hosting an exciting contest each week on her website! You can win signed books by some of her author friends or $25 gift cards to Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Check back each week for the newest prize.

It's Tessa Dare's annual celebration of debut authors contest! You can win copies of THE RUNAWAY COUNTESS by Leigh LaVale, HOW TO DANCE WITH A DUKE by Manda Collins, AN AFFAIR WITH MR. KENNEDY by Jillian Stone, A SECRET IN HER KISS by Anna Randol and SEASON FOR TEMPTATION by Theresa Romain. See Tessa's website to enter.

Pamela Palmer is giving away three signed copies of HUNGER UNTAMED, the fifth book in her bestselling Feral Warriors series, to three winners in February. Just visit the Luck page on her website and read the exciting sneak peek of her upcoming vampire novel, A BLOOD SEDUCTION.

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COMING IN MARCH!
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NEWS FROM THE AVON LADIES!
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Once again, some of your favorite Avon Authors have banded together for a Valentine's Day celebration, where we reveal our favorite foods to inspire romance. Travel from author to author, discovering amazing "sites", seeing what's new for your Valentine's reading pleasure and, (most importantly!) collecting a treasure trove of the most scrumptious recipes you'll ever find. Start the Avon Authors' Valentine's Recipe ring journey with Jenny Brown.

The following Avon Author e-book titles are on sale for only $1.99 for a limited time. MAD ABOUT THE DUKE by Elizabeth Boyle, THE LOST DUKE OF WYNDHAM by Julia Quinn, DUKE OF SIN by Adele Ashworth, BEAUTY AND THE DUKE by Melody Thomas, NEVER DARE A DUKE by Gayle Callen, SINS OF A WICKED DUKE by Sophie Jordan, A DUKE OF HER OWN by Lorraine Heath and THE TRUEST HEART by Samantha James.

IN MY HEART by Melody Thomas and MY HEART MAY BE BROKE, BUT MY HAIR STILL LOOKS GREAT by Dixie Cash are only $0.99 in e-book for a limited time.

Avon Impulse sold foreign print translation rights in Germany for two of Lena Diaz's romantic suspense novels, HE KILLS ME, HE KILLS ME NOT and March 2012 release, SIMON SAYS DIE.

Check out an excerpt of THE TATTOOED DUKE by Maya Rodale. Visit her blog for chances to win coverflats and books! She's also going on tour! Find out if she'll be visiting a city near you.

Emma Cane’s debut, A TOWN CALLED VALENTINE, will be available in large print from Thorndike Press.

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ARRIVED IN JANUARY
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Eloisa James
THE DUKE IS MINE
December 27, 2011
ISBN: 978-0062021281
For excerpts, fun contest and exciting extras, visit Eloisa's website.
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Lecia Cornwall
THE PRICE OF TEMPTATION
Release Date: December 27, 2011
ISBN: 978-0-06-2011894-6
To read an excerpt, visit Lecia's website.

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Laura Lee Guhrke
TROUBLE AT THE WEDDING
Release Date: December 27, 2011
ISBN: 978-0-06-196317-9
Go to Laura's website to read an excerpt and enter Laura’s contest.
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Gaelen Foley
MY RUTHLESS PRINCE
Release Date: December 27, 2011
ISBN: 978-0-06-207591-8
Read Chapter One now at Gaelen's website!

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