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TABLE OF CONTENTS M AY 2020
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DEEP HARBOR 23
DIE WITH THE OUTLAWS
Fern Michaels The Matt Jensen/Last Mountain Man Series
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HOME TO STAY William W. Johnstone; J.A. Johnstone
The A Little Child Shall Lead Them Series 24
NORTH OF LARAMIE
Loree Lough The Buck Trammel Western
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HEIRESS FOR HIRE William W. Johnstone; J.A. Johnstone
The Duke’s Heiress Romance Series 25
MASSACRE AT WHIP STATION
Madeline Hunter The O’Malleys of Texas Series
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PROMISE AT PEBBLE CREEK Dusty Richards
The Hope Chest of Dreams Series 26
MIDLIFE CRISIS
Lisa Jones Baker The Loyalty Series
7
FELICE La Jill Hunt
The Bayou Bad Boys Series 27
POWER TRIP
Kathleen Bittner Roth Treasure Malian
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WITNESS TO DEATH 28
ALL THE LIES WE TELL
Heather Graham The Heaven and Hell Series
9
THE ASTONISHING THING M. Skye
Sandi Ward 29
KISMET 2:
10 BORROWED TIME SOME THINGS YOU WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND
The Chicago Mystery Series Raynesha Pittman
Tracy Clark
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MURDER IN THE STORYBOOK COTTAGE
The Book Retreat Mystery Series
Ellery Adams
13 URDER IN GALWAY
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The Home to Ireland Mystery Series
Carlene O’Connor
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PROOF OF MURDER
The Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery Series
Lauren Elliott
15
MURDER CAN CONFUSE YOUR CHIHUAHUA
The Haunted Craft Fair Mystery Series
Rose Pressey
16
MRS. MORRIS AND THE WITCH
The Salem B&B Mystery Series
Traci Wilton
17
PULP FRICTION
The Cider Shop Mystery Series
Julie Anne Lindsey
18
THE DEVIL YOU KNOW
The Lonely Heart, Deadly Heart Series
Mary Monroe
19
A HUSTLER’S QUEEN
Saundra
20
UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE
Howard Linskey
22
DOUBLE CROSSFIRE
The Jake Mahegan Thriller Series
Anthony J. Tata
DEEP HARBOR
Fern Michaels
In a stirring standalone novel, acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern
Michaels delves into the remarkable ways in which a single moment of crisis can lead
to our greatest acts of courage…
When Carol Ann “CJ” Jansen lost her beloved older brother, Kick, in a boating accident, she came adrift. Kick had taken
on the role of caring for his little sister after their parents were killed in a car crash. Inheriting half his fortune has left CJ
financially secure—yet needing a purpose. As administrative assistant to powerful congressman Snapper Lewis, she’s
immersed herself in the exciting and often tumultuous world of politics.
But suddenly, the career that anchors her life is threatened. CJ stumbles upon information that could implicate her boss in
corruption. When the congressman goes missing, the closer CJ gets to uncovering the truth, exposing one shocking secret
after another, the more she wonders if she’s also in jeopardy.
Moving to a small New England town for her own protection, CJ gradually begins to engage with her new surroundings. Her
blossoming friendship with the owner of a charter fishing boat offers the promise of much more. But before she can claim
happiness, CJ must navigate a course through all her doubts and fears, and trust that this time, the water that took so much
from her might just lead her safely home…
Praise for Deep Harbor

“Without giving too much of this fabulous, stirring, somewhat suspenseful, novel away
Category: Fiction
before you get a chance to read it yourself, let me just say that CJ finds herself uprooted from
ISBN13: 978-1-4201-4614-1 everyone and everything she’s ever known, and placed (for her own protection) into a small
U.S./Canadian Price: $8.99/$11.99 New England town—on the water that took Kick from her…There are so many layers to this
Rights: World story; as each is peeled back and reveled to the reader, it’s the heart, soul, and resilience of CJ,
Pages: 368 a strong female character, that endears Deep Harbor to us.”
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4
Spine Size: 29/32 —Delilah, Radio Host and Bestselling Author
Pack: 48
Author’s Residence: Summerville, SC “This standalone book is a warm-hearted, romantic story with a touch of suspense and carries
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4201-4616-5 Michaels’ trademark funny, snappy banter.”
SALES HISTORY —Booklist
Kensington Mass Market
Sweet Vengeance “Michaels’s highly developed skills as a storyteller are evident in the affable characters,
5/19 (978-1-4201-4766-7) suspenseful plot, and delightful romance.”
No Safe Secret
4/18 (978-1-4201-3589-3) —Publishers Weekly
Perfect Match Fern Michaels is the USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of the Sisterhood, Men of the Sisterhood and
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Godmothers series, as well as dozens of other novels and novellas. There are over ninety-five million copies of her books in
PUBLISHING HISTORY
print. Fern Michaels has built and funded several large day-care centers in her hometown and is a passionate animal lover
Kensington Hardcover
4/19 (978-1-4967-1451-0) who has outfitted police dogs across the country with special bulletproof vests. She shares her home in South Carolina with
her four dogs and a resident ghost named Mary Margaret. Visit her Website at FernMichaels.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS MARKETING PLANS

• Deep Harbor is an inspiring story with a touch of suspense, • Print and online advertising
a touch of romance, and a strong woman at its center. • Internet radio advertising
• The hardcover edition of Deep Harbor was a USA Today and • Content marketing partnerships
Publishers Weekly bestseller. • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways,
• Fern Michaels is one of the biggest, most trusted names in bonus content and shareable images
publishing, with more than 91 consecutive New York Times • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions
and/or USA Today bestsellers.
• Yearlong marketing campaign cross-promoting all 2020 Fern
• Michaels’ novels have been translated into over 20 languages. Michaels titles
• Fern Michaels is a huge seller for book clubs such as The
Literary Guild and Doubleday.
• Deep Harbor by Fern Michaels was chosen as a Goodreads
Best Romances of the Month (March 2019).
2 Zebra Mass Market | MAY 2020

HOME TO STAY
The Little Child Shall Lead Them Series
Loree Lough
Authentic, heartwarming and written by a bestselling master of the genre, Home to Stay is
the second in an inspirational series highlighting the deep commitment to family life that
is a bedrock of Amish culture. Set in the unique and real-life community of the New-new
Order Amish, Loree Lough’s A Little Child Shall Lead Them series features all the uplifting
faith and devotion to hearth and home that make Amish romances so popular.
In the New-new Order Amish community of Pleasant Valley, a helping hand is never far away, and a baby’s smile can be
reason enough to start over—and risk love again…
Since losing his family in a tragic accident, building contractor Max Lambright can’t seem to find purpose in anything but hard
work…until he meets feisty newcomer, Willa Richards. As she struggles to make a new life for herself and her baby girl, she
challenges him in just about every possible way. Dare he hope that, alongside this spirited woman, he might rekindle his lost
faith, and find the path to love and the family he craves?
Poor choices and a difficult past have inspired Willa to make better decisions for her precious Frannie, even if it means
leaving the familiar behind and starting over…among strangers. As she adapts to the Amish ways, she learns about Max’s
generous and steadfast nature. The loneliness he tries so hard to mask can’t be hidden…not from a woman with something
to prove. Together, they can build their friendship into something that will forever stand as the cornerstone of a happy family…
Category: Inspirational Romance Praise for Loree Lough
ISBN13: 978-1-4201-4924-1
U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$10.99 “Laced with fast-paced suspense and just enough romantic tension.”
Rights: World
Pages: 400
—Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW on Honor Redeemed
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 “A sweet heartfelt romance that reminds us the importance of forgiveness…With true, likeable
Spine Size: 31/32 characters and plot brimming with great elements, Guardians of the Heart will gently refresh
Pack: 48
Author’s Residence: Baltimore, MD
your soul.”
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4201-4926-5 —Reading is My Superpower
SALES HISTORY
Zebra Mass Market
“Have your tissues ready!”
All He’ll Ever Need —Harlequin Junkie on Bringing Rosie Home
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A long-time Baltimore resident, bestselling author Loree Lough has written over 115 novels, with nearly nine million copies
in print. Once upon a time, she literally sang for her supper, performing before packed audiences throughout the United States
as a musician. Now she’ll croon a tune or two for the “grandorables,” but she mostly writes. She and her husband divide
their time between Baltimore and the Allegheny Mountains. She loves hearing from her readers, and answers every letter
personally. You can connect with her at Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and LoreeLough.com.

• This series is set in the real Amish community of Oakland, • Advance reading copies
Maryland, a “New-new order” sect that allows members to • Print and online advertising
use electricity in their homes. Loree Lough is a resident of • Featured in Bouquet marketing program and outreach to
Baltimore, so she has first-hand knowledge of this interesting Christian readers
Amish community.
• Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley,
• Each couple in this series is brought together through and Kensington’s kLovers program
a special child.
• Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions
• Loree Lough is a USA Today bestselling author who is very
well known in the inspirational fiction world. Readers are • Blog tour and blogger outreach
increasingly drawn to brand name authors and Loree Lough • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and
has millions of fans who can’t get enough of her blend of feature coverage
heart and uplifting moral messages. • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways,
• With over 115 novels under her belt, there are nearly nine bonus content, and shareable images
million copies of Loree Lough’s books in print. She has also
written 72 short stories and 2,500+ articles in print.
• Lough’s novels have earned nearly 100 industry and “Readers’
Choice” awards and seven movie options.
• Loree Lough is also an accomplished guest speaker and is
very warm and personable in front of crowds.
• Kensington has done very well with Amish romance in mass
market, most of which is released in trade, which makes
Kensington’s program stand out.
MAY 2020 | Zebra Mass Market 3

HEIRESS FOR HIRE
The Duke’s Heiress Romance Series
Madeline Hunter
Historical romance legend and New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter
introduces a brand new trilogy sparking with sensuality and wit, as a recently-deceased
Duke’s will reveals that he has mysteriously bequeathed his vast fortune to three
seemingly unrelated and unknown women. In this series opener, one recipient of the
inheritance—an independent detective—and the Duke’s spurned nephew band
together to determine the reason for the strange bequeathal…as their unexpectedly good
teamwork leads to sizzling attraction.
Minerva Hepplewhite has learned the hard way how to take care of herself. When an intruder breaks into her home, she
doesn’t swoon or simper. Instead she wallops the rogue over the head and ties him up—only to realize he is Chase Radnor,
the man who nearly got her convicted of her late husband’s murder. Now he’s insisting that Minerva has inherited a fortune
from his uncle, a wealthy Duke. Only one thing could surprise her more: her sudden attraction to this exasperating man…
Chase can’t decide whether Minerva is a wronged woman or a femme fatale. Either way, he’s intrigued. Since the scandal
surrounding her husband’s death, she has set up a discreet detective business to rival Chase’s own. She may be the perfect
person to help him uncover the truth about his uncle’s demise. But as proximity gives way to mutual seduction, Chase
realizes he craves a much deeper alliance…
Category: Historical Romance Praise for Madeline Hunter
ISBN13: 978-1-4201-4997-5
U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$10.99 “Scintillating love scenes are plentiful in this page-turning tale, which is enhanced by a cast of
Rights: World memorable characters and smart, witty protagonists.”
Pages: 304
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW on A Devil of a Duke
Spine Size: 3/4 “This is a historical romance to savor, and readers will root for the pair of lovers and the justice
Pack: 48
Author’s Residence: Pittsburgh, PA
they seek.”
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4201-4998-2 —Bookpage, TOP PICK for The Most Dangerous Duke in London
SALES HISTORY
Zebra Mass Market
“The originality of Hunter’s plotting and the skill with which she executes it are exemplary.
Never Deny a Duke These, combined with her usual superb flair for crafting compelling characters, make this a
5/19 (978-1-4201-4394-2) must-read for fans of sexy Regency-set historicals.”
A Devil of a Duke
5/18 (978-1-4201-4392-8)
—Booklist on Never Deny a Duke
The Most Dangerous Duke in London “With a delectable blend of clever ripostes, scorching sensuality, and masterly plotting,
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Hunter’s latest sees the most infamous of the Decadent Dukes fall head over heels in a
satisfying romantic adventure.”
—Library Journal on A Devil of a Duke
“The latest historical romance series that you won’t be able to put down is from New York
Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter. With witty humor and inventive storytelling, you’ll
whip through the first one so fast, you’ll need to Amazon Prime another one to your cabana.”
—Martha Stewart Weddings on The Most Dangerous Duke in London
Previous novels by
Madeline Hunter
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• With nearly 30 USA Today bestsellers, six million books in • Advance reading copies
print, and her novels translated into 13 languages, the New • Pandora radio advertising
York Times bestselling Madeline Hunter is among the best • Print, online, podcast, and trade advertising
known and most respected names in historical romance.
• Victoria Vignette Content Partnership
• Madeline Hunter captivates readers with her witty,
unforgettable voice and inventive storytelling filled • Military Spouse Book Club Pick
with suspense, seduction, mystery, and love. • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and
• Hunter has become known for the way she weaves fascinating feature coverage
history into her novels—particularly issues around class and • Special mailings to targeted bookstores
women’s ability to earn, inherit and manage money. This skill • Advance buzz campaign and pre-pub advertising
is on full display in the Duke’s Heiress Trilogy, which revolves • Blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach
around the way a Duke’s mysterious bequeathal impacts the • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions
lives of three ordinary women.
• Author appearances and promotions at select conventions
• Madeline’s most recent release, Never Deny a Duke (5/19),
was a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller and spent • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley,
five weeks on the Indiebound bestseller list. and Kensington’s kLovers program
• Hunter is a two-time RITA® Award–winner and has received • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways,
seven nominations for her work. bonus content, and shareable images
• Dukes and Heiresses continue to be catnip to Regency
readers, and this trilogy features both.
Madeline Hunter is a New York Times bestselling author with more than six million copies
of her books in print. She has written thirty-one nationally bestselling historical romances,
including most recently, Never Deny a Duke, A Devil of a Duke, and The Most Dangerous
Duke in London. A member of RWA’s Honor Roll, she has won the RITA Award twice and
been a finalist seven times. Her books have appeared on the bestseller lists of The New York
Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly, and have been translated into thirteen languages.
She has a PhD in art history, which she has taught at the university level. Madeline loves
to hear from her readers, and can be reached through her Website at MadelineHunter.com,
on Facebook, Facebook.com/MadelineHunter/, and at Twitter.com/MadelineHunter.
© Studio 8

PROMISE AT PEBBLE CREEK
The Hope Chest of Dreams Series
Lisa Jones Baker
Inspirational author Lisa Jones Baker’s heartwarming and beloved Hope Chest of Dreams
series continues as a new generation is blessed by treasured hand-carved chests that
hold—and inspire—precious dreams. For Hannah Lapp, those dreams are the kind found
in the escapist novels she secretly reads. Fascinated by the different people she meets at
her family’s popular store for tourists in the Amish country, one such young man is about
to make Hannah’s dreams come true.
Amish country girl Hannah Lapp lives for adventure—the kind found in favorite novels and the stories she secretly writes.
And at her family’s popular tourist store, she’s fascinated by the different Englischers she meets. Especially when Marcus
Jackson comes to town. She’s sure there’s more to the ex-city boy than his quiet, helpful ways, and she’s curious to find out
just what it is…
Marcus fled Chicago before his brothers’ life of crime ruined his future. He’s not sure exactly why God’s plan brought him to
this quaint little town. Or why his growing friendship with the bubbly, inquisitive Hannah has him trusting her with his past.
But when a local stores is robbed and suspicion falls on Marcus, can he and Hannah come together to prove his innocence—
and make their own happy-ever-after ending?
Praise for Lisa Jones Baker’s Hope Chest of Dreams Series

Category: Inspirational Romance “The prayers and faith are respectfully illustrated, and Baker emphasizes the conviction
ISBN13: 978-1-4201-4748-3
U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$10.99 required to hold to Amish traditions while surrounded by 21st century conveniences, providing
Rights: World an unusual and welcome level of insight into the characters’ inner lives.”
Pages: 352
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4
—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW on Rebecca’s Bouquet
Spine Size: 27/32 “Written with tenderness and simplicity.”
Pack: 48
Author’s Residence: Chicago, IL —New York Times bestselling author Joan Wester Anderson, on Rebecca’s Bouquet
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4201-4749-0 “Heartwarming…Reinforces the power of love.”
SALES HISTORY
Zebra Mass Market —Simple Grace on Annie’s Recipe
Secret at Pebble Creek Lisa Jones Baker grew up near a small Amish town in Illinois that she frequented with her family on weekends. She’s
9/18 (978-1-4201-4744-5)
Rachel’s Dream also a dog lover and a fan of Scottsdale, Arizona, where she spent nearly two decades. Lisa graduated from Illinois State
5/17 (978-1-4201-4156-6) University with a French major; has been on five out of seven continents; and considers her parents the best in the world.
Annie Recipe Raised in a Christian home, Lisa has always been blessed with love and support. She enjoys hearing from readers at
3/17 (978-1-4201-4154-2) LisaJonesBaker.com.

• The Hope Chest of Dreams series centers around the town • Advance reading copies
of Arthur, Illinois and families who were gifted with a • Print and online advertising
handcrafted hope chest from a local farmer. Each book follows • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley
an owner of a chest as they find romance but have questions and Kensington kLovers program
surrounding their faith.
• Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, feature coverage,
• Lisa Jones Baker does a wonderful job of creating realistic and and blog tour
relatable characters and invoking that small town community
feel that readers crave. • Feature title in the monthly Romance eNewsletter
• Lisa Jones Baker was featured in two Amish Christmas • Social media advertising and promotions
anthologies, The Amish Christmas Kitchen and The Amish • Featured in Bouquet marketing program and outreach to
Christmas Candle, along with Jennifer Beckstrand and Christian readers
Kelly Long.
• Amish stories that explore the tensions between the Amish
and English way of life as characters grapple with secular
temptations and reconcile their core beliefs through faith and
community have never been more popular.
• Zebra has had great success publishing Amish romance with
the likes of Charlotte Hubbard, Jennifer Beckstrand, and Amy
Lillard. Lisa Jones Baker’s Amish romance series fits right in
and will give readers a warm, wholesome read.

FELICE
The Bayou Bad Boys Series
Kathleen Bittner Roth
This series kickoff from RWA Golden Heart Finalist Kathleen Bittner Roth simmers with
the lush prose and sweeping adventure that propelled writers like Heather Graham and
Johanna Lindsay to stardom. Spinning off from the highly acclaimed When Hearts Dare
trilogy, Felice highlights Cajun and Creole cultures in Antebellum New Orleans, where
the wicked Bayou Bad Boys strut their stuff, endeavoring to be worthy of the fiercely
independent women who capture their hearts.
When beautiful shipping heiress Felicité Marielle Christiane Andrews finally returns to New Orleans after two years abroad,
she does not expect to come face to face with the man she cannot forget—or to find him more captivating than ever. Now
she must remind herself that she:
1. Lives a fabulous life in England
2. Is engaged to marry a fine man of nobility
3. Cannot allow the wicked Cajun back into her life…
…But indeed, she does.
Charismatic René Thibodeaux, illegitimate son of a voodoo witch, has worked hard to rise above his poverty-stricken bayou
youth. He’s put his thieving and womanizing days behind him and earned a high-ranking position at Felice’s father’s company.
Category: Historical Romance Seeing her again only intensifies his longing for her—and his deep remorse for his past foolishness. But despite his success,
ISBN13: 978-14201-4208-2
U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99
he must remind himself:
Rights: World 1. He is unworthy of Felice in every way
Pages: 448 2. She is forbidden fruit
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4
Spine Size: 1 3/32 3. He will do anything to win her—even risk his life…
Pack: 48
Author Residence: Budapest, Hungary Praise for Kathleen Bittner Roth and her Novels:
and San Antonio, TX
“A story to be savored.”
eBook ISBN: 978-14201-4209-9
SALES HISTORY —Publishers Weekly on Celine
Zebra Mass Market
“An utterly intoxicating read.”
Josette
10/15 (978-14201-3532-9) —FreshFiction.com on Alanna
Alanna
11/14 (978-14201-3530-5) “Romance fans and lovers of the Old South will enjoy Celine.”
Celine —The Historical Novels Review
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Kathleen Bittner Roth is the award-winning author of lush, evocative historical romance, including the Bayou Bad
Boys series and the When Hearts Dare trilogy. Born in Minnesota, she has lived in Idaho, Washington, California, Texas,
and New York, but now resides in Budapest, Hungary. A finalist for the prestigious Golden Heart Award, she is an
active member of Romance Writers of America. She has been a contributing editor for an online romance magazine and
has also written and produced successful seminars and meditation CDs. You can learn more about Kathleen and her
books at KathleenBittnerRoth.com.

• This is the first book in the Bayou Bad Boys series, which • Advance reading copies
combines a sweeping epic love story with distinctive Cajun • Print and online advertising
flair along with meticulously researched customs, manners, • Early reviewer promotions through Goodreads, NetGalley,
and details about historical New Orleans culture. and Kensington’s kLovers program
• Kathleen Bittner Roth has won numerous contests and • Victoria Vignette content partnership
awards, including a nomination for the prestigious RWA
Golden Heart award in 2012. • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups,
and feature coverage
• With the resurgence in popularity and reader demand for
non–Regency and non–British set historical romance, Kath- • Blog tour and ongoing blogger outreach
leen Bittner Roth fills this gap with an exquisite account of the • Social media advertising and promotions
pre-Civil War American South and New Orleans, a setting not
readily seen in romance today.
• Given the pre-Civil War Southern setting, the novel does not
romanticize or whitewash the issues or circumstances that
would arise in such a setting. In keeping with what modern
romances readers expect, Kathleen Bittner Roth uses those
circumstances to create realistic characters and create true
to life obstacles.

WITNESS TO DEATH
Heather Graham
According to Publishers Weekly, “Graham stands at the top of the romantic suspense
category,” and fans will be eager to read this early, nail-biting tale that pairs a witness in
a high-profile murder case and her protection officer from this acclaimed New York Times
and USA Today bestselling author.
Lorna Doria hadn’t committed a murder. She’d seen one. Yet somehow she’d become the prisoner, while the killer was out
on bail. As state’s witness, she’d thought the shelter of her quiet New England life would be enough to keep her safe. Law
enforcement disagreed—and it was New York City undercover cop Andrew Trudeau’s job to protect her. But their strong
attraction had already made it too late for that…
Now, with Andrew as her bodyguard, Lorna has no choice but to accept his constant presence. She assures herself she
can handle it, she’s mature, not easily rattled—except by Andrew. They’re as different as can be, yet something bonds them,
something beyond the danger they face. But as a cop, Andrew’s life will always be on the line, and Lorna must decide
whether she can live with that—if a killer lets them have any future at all…
Praise for Heather Graham’s Romantic Suspense

“Intricate, fast-paced, and intense, this riveting thriller blends romance and suspense in perfect
combination and keeps readers guessing and the tension taut until the very end.”
—Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW on Flawless
Category: Contemporary Romance “Graham stands at the top of the romantic suspense category.”
ISBN13: 978-1-4201-5141-1
U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$10.99 —Publishers Weekly
Rights: World
Pages: 352
“An incredible storyteller.”
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 —Los Angeles Daily News
Spine Size: 27/32
Pack: 48 This chilling novel has everything: suspense, romance, intrigue and an ending that takes your
Author’s Residence: Coral Gables, FL breath away.”
SALES HISTORY —Suspense Magazine on The Betrayed
Zebra Mass Market
Up in Flames “Dark, dangerous and deadly! Graham has the uncanny ability to bring her books to life, using
3/18 (978-1-4201-4314-0) exceptionally vivid details to add depth to all the people and places…”
Tomorrow the Glory
12/17 (978-1-4201-3821-4) —RT Book Reviews, TOP PICK on Waking the Dead
Angel’s Touch
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“[Waking the Dead is] not to be missed.”
—BookTalk.com
“[A] powerful romantic thriller…This gripping tale strikes a perfect balance between romance
and intrigue.”
—Publishers Weekly on Night of the Blackbird
“Heather Graham knows what readers want.”
—Publishers Weekly
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Heather Graham has written over two hundred novels and novellas
and is a founding member of the Florida Romance Writers chapter of RWA. She has been published in approximately thirty
languages, and has been honored with awards from Georgia Romance Writers, Affaire de Coeur, RT Book Reviews, 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 and Entertainment Tonight.

• Heather Graham has written over 100 novels and is a • Online advertising
household name among romance and thriller fans. • Target new reader reviews promotions through Goodreads,
• Graham’s romantic suspense titles for Mira consistently hit NetGalley, and Kensington’s kLovers program
the New York Times bestseller list and have expanded both • Social media advertising and promotions
her loyal audience and her notoriety.
• Readers are increasingly drawn to brand name authors, and
Heather Graham is as big a name as they come
• Heather is a tireless self-promoter who sponsors yearly fan
events at various conventions. Heather also holds her own
fan event yearly in New Orleans.

THE ASTONISHING THING
Sandi Ward
In a wonderfully touching, surprisingly funny and ultimately uplifting exploration of family
life, Sandi Ward draws readers into one extraordinary cat’s quest to make sense of her
world, illuminating the limits and mysterious depths of one animal’s love for her humans…
Pet owners know that a cat’s loyalty is not easily earned. Boo, a resourceful young feline with a keen eye and inquiring
mind, has nonetheless grown intensely devoted to her human companion, Carrie. Several days ago, Carrie—or Mother, as
Boo calls her—suddenly went away, leaving her family, including Boo, in disarray. Carrie’s husband, Tommy, is distant and
distracted even as he does his best to care for Boo’s human siblings, especially baby Finn.
Boo worries about who will fill her food dish and provide a warm lap to nestle into. More pressing still, she’s trying to
uncover the complicated truth about why Carrie left. Though frequently mystified by human behavior, Boo is sure that Carrie
once cared passionately for Tommy and adores her children, even the non-feline ones. But she also sees it may not be
enough to make things right. Perhaps only a cat—a wise, observant, very determined cat—can do that.
Wonderfully tender and insightful, The Astonishing Thing explores the intricacies of marriage and family through an
unforgettable perspective at the center of it all.
Praise for The Astonishing Thing

“This sweet and insightful book…provides a beautiful and touching look into the intricacies of
marriage and family life, all seen through the loving and unique perspective of the family pet.”
—Modern Cat
“Ward follows the life of a broken family from the perspective of their cat…at the same time,
Category: Fiction the power of love and faith becomes crystal clear.”
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-3029-9
U.S./Canadian Price: $9.99/$12.99 —Simple Grace Magazine
Rights: World
Pages: 320 “An extraordinary book, a stunning debut novel…[Ward] is an exceptionally perceptive author
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 7 ½ who brilliantly puts into words what life, love, and living are really all about.”
Spine Size: 21/32
Pack: 48
—FreshFiction.com
Author’s Residence: Oceanport, NJ “The Astonishing Thing is a unique and poignant tale of a family’s struggle as witnessed
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-1112-0 by someone who sees everything. A heartfelt homage to the four-legged companions who
SALES HISTORY accompany us through life’s toughest times, this is a triumphant debut for Sandi Ward.”
Kensington Trade Paperback
What Holds Us Together —Helen Brown, New York Times bestselling author of Cleo
1/20 (978-1-4967-2227-0)
Something Worth Saving
Sandi Ward is the author of novels about love, marriage, family and cats, including The Astonishing Thing, Something
1/19 (978-1-4967-1113-7) Worth Saving and What Holds Us Together. She received her MA in Creative Writing from NYU and is a copywriter at an
PUBLISHING HISTORY advertising agency. Sandi grew up in New England and now lives on the Jersey Shore with her husband, teenagers, dog,
Kensington Trade Paperback and a big black cat named Winnie. Please visit her online at SandiWardBooks.com.
11/17 (978-1-4967-1111-3)

• Fans of The Art of Racing in the Rain and The Curious Incident • Bookstagram activations
of the Dog in the Night-Time will find much to enjoy in this • Outreach to pet groups and other special interest organizations
tender, surprisingly funny and unusual exploration of family • Select author events
life told from the perspective of a wholly unique narrator.
• Cause marketing partnerships
• How many people with cats have ever looked at their pet and
wondered what she was thinking? Told from Boo the cat’s • Social media advertising and promotions
point of view, The Astonishing Thing gives readers the chance • Cross-promotion with What Holds Us Together (Kensington
to get inside the mind of a cat. TP, 1/20)
• Ward’s novel is not just for animal lovers! It’s also a family
drama that addresses the timely issue of how a family copes
when one member is suffering from mental illness. The
National Alliance of Mental Health reports that approximately
1 in 5 adults in the U.S. (43 million) experiences mental illness
in a given year.
• With two headstrong teenage characters, The Astonishing
Thing also has crossover appeal for YA readers.
• When originally published in Trade Paperback, The Astonishing
Thing (November 2019) was a Modern Cat Book Club selection
as well as a Goodreads Best Books of the Month.
• Includes Reading Group Guide.
MAY 2020 | Kensington Premium Mass Market 9

BORROWED TIME
The Chicago Mystery Series
Tracy Clark
Who would want to murder a dying man?
Written by veteran Chicago journalist Tracy Clark, the second installment in the acclaimed
Chicago Mystery series finds private detective and former cop Cassandra Raines making
powerful enemies as she looks into a suspicious death as a favor to a friend…
Sitting in cold cars for hours, serving lowlifes with summonses…being a P.I. means riding out a lot of slow patches. But
sometimes the most familiar paths can lead straight to danger—like at Cass’ go-to diner, where new delivery guy Jung
Byson wants to enlist her expertise. Jung’s friend, Tim Ayers, scion of a wealthy Chicago family, has been found dead,
floating in Lake Michigan near his luxury boat. And Jung is convinced there’s a murderer on the loose…
Cass reluctantly begins digging only to discover that Jung neglected to mention one crucial fact: Tim Ayers was
terminally ill. Given the large quantities of alcohol and drugs found in his body, Ayers’ death appears to be either an accident
or suicide. Yet as much as Cass would like to dismiss Jung’s suspicions, there are too many unanswered questions and
unexplained coincidences.
Why would anyone kill a dying man? Working her connections on both sides of the law, Cass tries to point the police in
the right direction. But violence is escalating around her, and Cass’ persistence has already attracted unwanted attention,
uncovering sinister secrets that Cass may end up taking to her grave.
Praise for Tracy Clark’s Chicago Mystery Series

“Unforgettable…Distinctive, vividly written characters lift this promising debut. Readers will be
Category: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-1491-6 eager for the sequel.”
U.S./Canadian Price: $9.99/$12.99 —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW for Broken Places
Rights: World
Pages: 352 “Clark’s compelling, suspenseful, and action-packed debut introduces a dogged, tough African
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 7 1/2 American woman investigator who is complex and courageous and surrounded by a family
Spine Size: 27/32 of fascinating misfits. Fans of Sue Grafton’s Kinsey Millhone or Sara Paretsky’s V.I. Warshawski
Pack: 48
Author’s Residence: Chicago, IL
will welcome Cass Raines to their ranks.
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-1492-3 —Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW for Broken Places
SALES HISTORY
“The well-drawn backdrop of Chicago provides a perfect canvas for this welcome addition to
Broken Places the PI scene.”
5/19 (978-1-4967-1488-6) —Mystery Scene on Broken Places
PUBLISHING HISTORY
Kensington Trade Paperback “Clark’s kickoff to an exciting new character-driven series explores the dynamics between
11/19 (978-1-4967-2408-3) a Black investigator and a White world in a story ripped from the headlines.”
Kensington Hardcover
6/19 (978-1-4967-1490-9)
—Kirkus Reviews on Broken Places
“This street-smart first mystery boasts great characterization and a terrific new protagonist.
Get this writer on your radar now.”
—Booklist on Broken Places
“The author, Tracy Clark, has done a great job with Cass. The woman is a spitball of fire, as my
own grandmother used to say, and one character that readers will follow whether this turns out
to be three books or twenty.”
—Suspense Magazine on Broken Places
Previous novels by Tracy Clark
5/19 (978-1-4967-1488-6)
10 Kensington Premium Mass Market | MAY 2020

• Tracy Clark received Anthony Award, Lefty Award and Shamus • Print, online, and podcast advertising
Award nominations for book one in the Chicago Mystery • Regional Chicago-area events and promotions
series, Broken Places, which was also a Midwest Connection • Social media campaign
Pick and shortlisted for the American Library Association’s
RUSA Reading List. In addition, Broken Places was named • Cross-promotion with What You Don’t See (Kensington HC,
a CrimeReads Best New PI Book of 2018 and was a Library 6/20)
Journal Best Books of the Year.
• A native Chicagoan, Tracy Clark has been an editor for Tribune
Content Agency, the syndicate arm of the Tribune Company,
owner of The Chicago Tribune, for over 20 years.
• Chicago is both setting and character in this crime series,
which prominently features city and the diversity of
its inhabitants. It specifically highlights the blue-collar
neighborhoods of the southeast side of the city, which
sit neglected but kicking in the shadows of the shuttered
steel mills.
• Clark writes mainstream P.I. mysteries starring an African
American female protagonist, which causes this series to
stand out in a genre that lacks diversity. The important thing
about Cass Raines, however, is not her skin color, but the
fact that she is smart, resourceful, irreverent and more than
capable of getting the job done, no matter how
insurmountable the odds may appear.
“Strange goings-on escalate into dangerous ones, and Clark takes readers on a suspenseful, often wild ride as Cass pushes for
truth and justice. Fans of Sue Grafton and Sarah Paretsky will delight in the snappy first-person narration and wry wit—and
fans of mysteries in general will be happy to discover a writer who deftly combines clever crime-solving, stress-inducing action
sequences, nail-biting suspense and lots of love for Chicago…”
—Bookpage on Borrowed Time
“Tracy Clark is good at showcasing the reality of a private investigator’s life—weaving the props and places (seedy diner, the
cop shop, the Windy City in all its diversity)—seamlessly into the plot.”
—Criminal Element on Borrowed Time
“What Clark does so brilliantly is fully understanding the hardboiled sub-genre…the plot is packed with action and violence,
but the characters are quirky and witty and wonderful. Borrowed Time hits every right note.”
—BookRiot.com on Borrowed Time
“Just as Sue Grafton and Sara Peretsky made inroads into gender equality, Tracy Clark makes inroads into racial equality…
Cassandra Raines is a solid addition to crime fiction’s list of feisty, hardworking female private eyes.”
—New York Journal of Books on Borrowed Time
Tracy Clark is the author of the highly acclaimed Chicago Mystery series featuring
ex-homicide cop turned PI Cassandra Raines, a hard-driving, African American protagonist
who works the mean streets of the Windy City dodging cops, cons, killers, and thugs. She
received Anthony Award, Lefty Award and Shamus Award nominations for her series debut,
Broken Places, which was also shortlisted for the American Library Association’s RUSA
Reading List, named a CrimeReads Best New PI Book of 2018, a Midwest Connections Pick,
and a Library Journal Best Books of the Year. In addition to her Cass Raines novels, Tracy’s
short story “For Services Rendered,” appears in the anthology Shades of Black: Crime and
Mystery Stories by African American Authors. A native of Chicago, she works as an editor in
the newspaper industry and roots for the Cubs, Sox, Bulls, Bears, and Blackhawks equally.
She is a member of Sisters in Crime, PI Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, and
a Mystery Writers of America Midwest board member. Find Tracy on Facebook, follow her
on Twitter @tracypc6161, or visit her online at TracyClarkBooks.com.
© Jovanka Novakovic Bauwerks Photography Studio Chicago
MAY 2020 | Kensington Premium Mass Market 11

MURDER IN THE STORYBOOK COTTAGE
The Book Retreat Mystery Series
Ellery Adams
In the sixth Book Retreat Mystery by New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams,
resort owner Jane Steward has her hands full hosting the Peppermint Press children’s
book conference when she is sidelined into tracking down a killer who fashions his
crimes after fairy tales.
Storyton Hall, Virginia, is a top travel destination for book lovers and the perfect spot for literary events. But as a children’s
book publisher hosts a gathering there, some folks aren’t going to live—happily ever after or otherwise…
Jane Steward’s resort is hopping—not only is Peppermint Press’ conference in full swing, there are also lots of families
staying on the premises, bringing their kids to events like a scavenger hunt through the Fairy Tale Forest.
Then a woman dressed like Little Red Riding Hood is found dead from a plot device straight out of a fairy tale—with a rare
and valuable copy of Grimm’s Fairy Tales in her basket. Not long after, a second victim is killed, with yet another treasure—
a volume by Hans Christian Andersen worth thousands of dollars—nearby. It looks like a big bad wolf may be lurking among
the guests, and Jane can’t just wait for a handsome prince to come to the rescue…
Praise for the Book Retreat Mystery Series by Ellery Adams

“Creating a group of suspects that will keep readers intrigued until the last page, Ellery Adams
has proven one thing with this book: this is one series that should and will go on for a long
Category: Mystery time to come. In fact, the author has done such a brilliant job, readers will find themselves
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-1567-8
wanting to live in Storyton, no matter how many people end up dead there.”
Rights: World English —Suspense Magazine on Murder in the Locked Library
Pages: 304
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 “Ellery does a wonderful job in capturing the essence of this whodunit with visually descriptive
Spine Size: 3/4 narrative that not only lend itself to engaging dialogue, but also seeing the action through the
Pack: 48 eyes of Jane and her fellow characters.”
Author’s Residence: Chapel Hill, NC
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-1568-5 —Dru’sBookMusings.com
SALES HISTORY “Combines clever clues, a smart and courageous heroine and an interesting setting in a
whodunit that will inspire readers to make further visits to Storyton Hall.”
Murder in the Reading Room
5/19 (978-1-4967-1565-4) —The Richmond Times-Dispatch on Murder in the Paperback Parlor
Murder in the Locked Library
5/18 (978-1-4967-1563-0) “This enchanting blend of mystery and fantasy succeeds in feeling timely and grounded,
although few budding librarians would have sword training on their résumé. Book and mystery
lovers alike will rejoice in this extraordinarily unique, exuberantly fun series.”
—Kings River Life Magazine on Murder in the Locked Library
Ellery Adams has written over thirty mystery novels and can’t imagine spending a day away from the keyboard.
Ms. Adams, a native New Yorker has had a lifelong love affair with stories, food, rescue animals, and large bodies of
water. When not working on her next novel, she bakes, gardens, spoils her three cats, and spends far too much time
on Pinterest. She lives with her husband and two children (a.k.a. the Trolls) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. For more
information, please visit ElleryAdamsMysteries.com.

• Ellery Adams moved her bestselling Book Retreat Mystery • Advance reading copies
series from Berkley to Kensington for its fourth installment, • Print and online advertising
Murder in the Locked Library, which Kensington released • Author appearances and promotions at select conventions
in 2018. Murder in the Storybook Cottage is the sixth book in including Kensington CozyClub Mini-Cons and Malice
the series. Domestic 2020
• Bibliophiles love the quirky references to literary luminaries • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and
that Ellery Adams sprinkles throughout her books. Readers feature coverage
will especially delight in the fairytale-themed murder of a Little
Red Riding Hood lookalike at the center of this novel. • Blog tour and giveaways
• Murder in the Locked Library, Book 4 in the Book Retreat • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways,
Mystery series, debuted at #1 on the Barnes & Noble mass bonus content, and shareable images
market mystery bestseller list. It was also a USA Today • Early reviewer promotions through NetGalley and Goodreads
bestseller and Suspense Magazine named it one of the Best • Select book club appearances by the author via Skype
Cozy Mysteries of 2018. • Cross-promotion with The Book of Candlelight (Kensington
• Murder in the Reading Room (5/19) also debuted at #1 on the HC, 2/20)
B&N mass market mystery list and it was the #5 overall mm
B&N bestseller. It was also #80 USA Today bestseller, and was
a Woman’s World Book Club selection.
12 Kensington Mass Market | MAY 2020
MURDER IN GALWAY
The Home to Ireland Mystery Series
Carlene O’Connor
In the first installment of bestselling author Carlene O’Connor’s new Home to Ireland
Mystery series, New York Tara Meehan’s first trip to Galway, Ireland may be her last…
New Yorker Tara Meehan’s first trip to Galway may be her last…
Tara never imagined her introduction to Ireland like this—carrying her mam’s ashes to honor her final request: “Tell Johnny
I’m sorry…Take me home.” She’s never met her mam’s estranged brother, Johnny Meehan, who owns an architectural
salvage business in Galway. Although Tara is immediately charmed by the medieval city, the locals seem wary of strangers
and a gypsy warns her that death is all around.
When Tara arrives at her uncle’s stone cottage, the prophesy seems true. A dead man lies sprawled over the threshold in a
pool of blood. The victim turns out to be Johnny’s wealthiest client, and her missing uncle is the garda’s number-one suspect.
In trying to find Johnny and solve the crime, Tara uncovers her mam and uncle’s troubled past. But with a desperate killer
about, she had better mind herself, or they’ll be tossing her ashes in Galway Bay…
Praise for Murder in Galway

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“The characters and setting are memorable and Tara is a promising tentpole character. There’s
a nice mix of believable emotion, deft sleuthing, and new relationships developing as the
story progresses. The threads of the mystery are expertly handled, with O’Connor throwing
Category: Mystery the shade of suspicion on one character after another for a richly complicated mystery. It’s not
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-2447-2 often a cozy makes me tear up, but Tara’s authentic grief at the loss of her mother (and another
U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$10.99 loss revealed in the novel) makes a nice foundation for the character, one that gives her some
Rights: World
real depth. Tara is basically starting over and it’s intriguing to be along for the ride.”
Pages: 288
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 —Mystery Scene
Spine Size: 23/32
Pack: 48 “An entertaining start to a new cozy mystery series by Carlene O’Connor, who also writes the
Author’s Residence: Chicago, IL and Ireland successful Irish Village Mysteries. It’s challenging to write two series with a similar setting and
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-2447-2 make them completely different, but O’Connor has pulled it off brilliantly.”
SALES HISTORY
—Suspense Magazine
Murder in an Irish Pub “With romance, a magical setting and plenty of crazy characters, readers will be swept away in
2/20 (978-1-4967-1907-2) this new series.”
Murder in an Churchyard
2/19 (978-1-61773-854-8) —Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Murder at an Irish Wedding
2/18 (978-1-61773-850-0) “Murder in Galway is a great start to what looks to be an entertaining Irish cozy mystery series.
PUBLISHING HISTORY
Carlene O’Connor has created engaging characters, a vibrant atmosphere, and a darned good
Kensington Mass Market mystery to unravel. I can’t wait for the next installment!”
5/19 (978-1-4967-1984-3) —Fresh Fiction.com
Carlene O’Connor is the USA Today bestselling author of the acclaimed Irish Village Mysteries and the Home to Ireland
Mysteries. She comes from a long line of Irish storytellers. Her great-grandmother emigrated from Ireland filled with tales
in 1897 and the stories have been flowing ever since. Of all the places across the pond she’s wandered, she fell most in
love with a walled town in County Limerick and was inspired to create the town of Kilbane, County Cork. Carlene currently
divides her time between Chicago and the Emerald Isle. Please visit her online at CarleneOConnor.net.

• First in a new mass market series featuring Tara Meehan, • Print and online advertising
a New Yorker who travels to Ireland to fulfill her mother’s • Social media campaign including giveaways, bonus content,
dying wish. and shareable images
• The B&N exclusive edition of Murder in Galway (May 2019) • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions
spent six weeks on the Top 10 B&N Bestsellers list. • Select author events
• USA Today bestselling author Carlene O’Connor’s Home to • Promotion at select conventions including Kensington’s
Ireland series will appeals to fans of cozy mysteries, especially CozyClub Mini-Cons
fans of British village cozies by authors such as M.C. Beaton
and Ann Purser. The close-knit, small town setting make this • Cross-promotion with Murder in an Irish Cottage
series especially endearing. (Kensington HC, 3/20)
• The lush Irish setting of Galway also appeals to armchair
travelers.
• Audio rights have sold to Carlene O’Connor’s bestselling Irish
Village Mystery books: Murder at an Irish Wedding, Murder in
an Irish Village, and Murder in an Irish Churchyard.
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PROOF OF MURDER
The Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery Series
Lauren Elliott
In Lauren Elliott’s fourth USA Today bestselling Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery,
bookshop owner Addie Greyborne must solve a locked-room murder in a supposedly
haunted mansion to recover a priceless Sherlock Holmes original…
The seaside New England town of Greyborne Harbor is home to many grand estates, including the Queen Anne Victorian
Addie inherited from her great aunt. Now one of those mansions is holding an estate sale, which is just what the bookshop
owner needs to replenish her supply of rare editions—even if the house is rumored to be haunted. Assisting an overwhelmed
insurance appraiser with the inventory, Addie discovers an 1887 magazine containing Arthur Conan Doyle’s first Sherlock
Holmes novel, A Study in Scarlet, which she estimates to be worth over one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
But when Addie later finds the appraiser dead in the estate’s private library, with the door bolted from the inside, and the
priceless edition missing, it’s a mystery worthy of the Great Detective himself. She’s certain the death and the robbery are
connected—but who, other than a ghost who can walk through walls, could have gotten in to do the deed? It’s up to Addie
to find the key to the crime—before she’s the next one cornered by a killer…
Praise for the Beyond the Page Bookstore Mysteries

“With a quirky heroine, a lovely setting and a literary crime, this is a story that will intrigue
cozy readers.”
Category: Mystery —The Parkersburg News & Sentinel on Prologue to Murder
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-2709-1
U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$10.99 “A solid mystery with red herrings to keep you guessing until the end.”
Rights: World —KentuckyBookLover.com on Prologue to Murder
Pages: 304
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Lauren Elliott is the USA Today bestselling author of the Bookstore Mystery series. She grew up devouring Nancy Drew,
Spine Size: 3/4 graduated to Agatha Christie, and then began writing herself as well as bringing her passion for storytelling to careers in
Pack: 48 professional theater and journalism. She can be found online at LaurenElliottAuthor.com.
Author’s Residence: Calgary, Canada
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-2710-7
SALES HISTORY
Murder in the First Edition
10/19 (978-1-4967-2021-4)
Prologue to Murder
5/19 (978-1-4967-2020-7)
Murder by the Book
11/18 (978-1-4967-2019-1)

• Lauren Elliott’s Bookstore Mystery series features the • Advance reading copies
page-turning adventures of Addie Greyborne, an expert in rare • Print and online advertising
and old books. In addition to solving crimes, she owns Beyond • Arthur Conan Doyle Day (May 22) tie-ins and promotions
the Page, a bookshop located in the tranquil setting of a quaint
New England coastal village. In this fourth Bookstore Mystery, • Outreach to rare and antiquarian book societies and groups
Addie Greyborne must hunt down a valuable first edition of • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s first Sherlock Holmes novel. feature coverage
• With its focus on rare books and many references to • Early reviewer promotions through NetGalley and Goodreads
literary luminaries, this series is perfect for the bibliophile • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways,
cozy readers who enjoy other bookish-themed series bonus content, and shareable images
such as Ellery Adams’ Book Retreat Mysteries, Kate Carlisle’s • Author content including listicles featuring facts about
Bibliophile Mysteries, Lorna Barrett’s Booktown Mystery rare books
series, and the Mystery Bookshop series by V.M. Burns. • Promotion at select conventions including Kensington’s
• The first installment in this series, Murder by the Book, was CozyClub Mini-Cons
a USA Today bestseller. It also debuted at #9 on the Barnes &
Noble mass market bestsellers list, as did Prologue to Murder.
• Unlike many cozy mysteries, this series is written in third-person
and relies on an almost thriller-style pacing, more akin to the
style of Laura Childs in her Teashop Mysteries series.
• The series focuses on the owner of a rare and used bookstore
and mentions many literary luminaries that will interest
bibliophiles.
• Mysterious Galaxy featured Murder by the Book as their Cozy
of the Month.

MURDER CAN CONFUSE YOUR CHIHUAHUA
The Haunted Craft Fair Mystery Series
Rose Pressey
In Rose Pressey’s second Haunted Craft Fair Mystery, artist Celeste Cabot is attending
another craft fair—this time in North Carolina. During her down time, Celeste takes her
easel to the nearby riverside to paint the lovely late-summer landscape, and sees something
amiss in her view—a pair of white tennis shoes sticking out from behind a tree trunk!
There’s a killer in the picture…

Celeste Cabot has a flair for painting—and a touch of paranormal talent too. She’s just arrived to sell her artwork at a big
craft fair in North Carolina, complete with rides, games, and deep-fried everything. But the sunny landscape takes on a darker
hue when her Chihuahua, Van Gogh, leads her to the riverbank—and to a body that was definitely not part of her design.
With help from a handsome fellow artist, Celeste sets out to draw the brazen killer onto her canvas. She’ll need to balance
the victim’s past, a suspected love triangle, and a long-ago accident—and also consult with a medium and a spirit—to try to
paint a murderous fiend into a corner…
Praise for Rose Pressey

“Rose Pressey’s books are fun!”
—Janet Evanovich
Category: Mystery “Ghosts and fashion come together in a wacky mystery in Fashions Fade, Haunted is Eternal…
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-2163-1 The ghosts are fun characters and add a healthy dose of humor to this series with a quirky
heroine.”
Rights: World
Pages: 304 —Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4
Spine Size: 3/4 “Chock full of ghosts, cats possessed by spirits, a handsome police officer boyfriend, and tips
Pack: 48 on the afterlife and vintage shopping.”
Author’s Residence: Bardstown, KY
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-2164-8
—Kirkus Reviews on Fashions Fade, Haunted is Eternal
SALES HISTORY “Humorous, extremely cool and thrilling books…Each and every one of them are first-rate
Kensington Mass Market fun.”
Murder Can Mess Up Your Masterpiece
11/19 (978-1-4967-2161-7) —Suspense Magazine on If the Haunting Fits, Wear It
“An appealing protagonist who is as sweet as a Southern accent.”
—Library Journal on If You’ve Got It, Haunt It
Rose Pressey is a USA Today bestselling author. She enjoys writing quirky and fun novels with a paranormal twist. When
she’s not writing about ghosts and other supernatural creatures, she loves eating cupcakes with sprinkles, reading, spending
time with family, and listening to oldies from the fifties. Rose lives near Louisville, Kentucky, with her husband, son, and
three sassy Chihuahuas. Visit her on Facebook, at RosePressey.com.

• In USA Today bestselling author Rose Pressey’s new Haunted • Advance reading copies
Craft Fair Mystery series, Gatlinburg, Tennessee artist Celeste • Print and online advertising
Cabot travels around the U.S. in her pink trailer, visiting craft • Feature tips and recipes on crafting, cooking and DIY blogs
fairs with her Chihuahua named Van Gogh.
• Partnerships and tie-ins with craft shops, craft fairs and
• Cozy mysteries with a Southern setting, such as Joan Hess’ organizations such as ACFI (formerly the Craft & Hobby
Claire Malloy series, draw in readers across the country. Association)
• Ghosts are a popular element in a number of bestselling • Outreach to publications, Websites and organizations
series, such as Nancy Atherton’s Aunt Dimity mysteries and interested in RV living
Shirley Rousseau Murphy’s Lee Fontana mysteries.
• Publicity campaign for reviews, roundups, and
• Pressey’s books have hit the USA Today, Barnes & Noble Top feature coverage
50, Amazon Top 150, and Ingram bestseller lists.
• Outreach to Kentucky media for local author coverage
• Includes tips and recipes! Each chapter begins with one of
Celeste Cabot’s Travel Trailer tips, such as: “What happens • Regional author events
in a travel trailer stays in a travel trailer” and “Befriend your • Early reviewer promotions and giveaways on Goodreads
neighbors, whether they are nice or not. You’ll enjoy the and NetGalley
nice ones. And you’ll be able to keep an eye on the others.” • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways,
bonus content and shareable images
MAY 2020 | Kensington Mass Market 15

MRS. MORRIS AND THE WITCH
The Salem B&B Mystery Series
Traci Wilton
In Traci Wilton’s second cozy mystery featuring a new sleuth on the Salem scene, when
widowed B&B owner Charlene Morris discovers the dead body of a local Wiccan on
Halloween, she and her charming ghostly partner must help the local Salem,
Massachusetts, coven to find the killer.
Halloween is the biggest holiday of the year in Salem, Massachusetts—but when B&B owner Charlene Morris finds the
dead body of a witch, it spells trouble…
Charlene, recently widowed, has renovated her historic mansion just in time to greet guests arriving for the town’s annual
Halloween festivities. She’s lucky to have a helpful staff to provide support—as well as a handsome ghost named Jack
standing invisibly by her side.
Unfortunately, while the revelers head out on haunted tours, have their fortunes told, or grab a drink at Brews and
Broomsticks, a killer walks among them. When Charlene discovers Morganna, a local Wiccan, dead in her shop, she
starts getting cozy with the local coven, looking for clues to locate the crafty culprit. Salem may be famous for the
false accusations of witchery in centuries past, but this time someone is genuinely guilty—of murder…
Praise for Traci Wilton’s first Salem B&B Mystery

“Traci Wilton turns in a different small-town experience with Mrs. Morris and the Ghost. The
Category: Mystery mystery itself is quite clever… Charlene is an intriguing character to anchor a series.”
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-2153-2
U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$10.99 —Mystery Scene on Mrs. Morris and the Ghost
Rights: World
Pages: 304 “Reminiscent of “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir” but with a mystery bent…The chemistry between
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 the characters is great and this looks the start of a beautiful friendship—and series!”
Spine Size: 3/4
Pack: 48
—The Parkersburg News and Sentinel on Mrs. Morris and the Ghost
Authors’ Residences: Debary, FL (Wilton) “This is the perfect book for a cozy reader who likes a paranormal twist along with a little
and Lauderdale by the Sea, FL (Hall) romance. Add in the gorgeous setting of Salem during Halloween, and it’s the perfect package.“
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-2154-9
SALES HISTORY —CriminalElement.com on Mrs. Morris and the Ghost
Kensington Mass Market Traci Wilton is a pseudonym of Traci Hall and Patrice Wilton. Patrice Wilton is the New York Times and USA Today
Mrs. Morris and the Ghost
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bestselling author of more than twenty books, some indie-published and some published by Amazon/Montlake. Traci Hall
is the USA Today bestselling author of more than 50 books, published independently as well as by Medallion Press and
Samhain Publishing. Visit them online at PatriceWilton.com.

• This book is the second in the Mrs. Morris Mystery series. • Advance reading copies
Set in Salem, Massachusetts, it features widowed bed and • Promotions targeting people interested in spells
breakfast owner Charlene Morris as she solves mysteries and witchcraft
with the aid of her resident ghostly guest. • Regional media outreach in Salem, MA
• The first series installment, Mrs. Morris and the Ghost, was a • Print and online advertising
B&N Mass Market bestseller.
• Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups and feature coverage
• Traci Wilton the pseudonym for a two-person writing team
comprised of New York Times and USA Today bestselling • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways,
author Patrice Wilton and USA Today bestselling author bonus content and shareable images
Traci Hall. • Author appearances and promotions at select conventions
• The Mrs. Morris Mysteries appeal to fans of cozy mystery who including Kensington CozyClub Mini-Cons and Malice
like a tinge of paranormal. It will also appeal to fans of Juliet Domestic 2020
Blackwell (Berkley), Heather Blake (Berkley) and Carol J. Perry • Early reviewer promotions with NetGalley and Goodreads
(Kensington).
• This series also includes a touch of romance, as the interaction
between the ghost Jack Strathmore and Charlene Morris leans
toward unrequited love, while the hunky Sam Kilmore serves
to make Jack conflicted on whether staying in Charlene’s life is
the right thing to do.

PULP FRICTION
The Cider Shop Mystery Series
Julie Anne Lindsey
Multi-published author Julie Anne Lindsey serves up a cup of apple cider topped off with
a murder mystery in her second book Cider Shop Mystery!
Nothing’s sweeter than a fruitful family business, and for Winona Mae Montgomery and her Granny Smythe, that means
Smythe Orchards in Blossom Valley, Virginia. But this year’s apple crop is especially juicy—with scandal…
Thanks to Winnie’s new cider shop, Smythe Orchards is out of the red and folks can get their fix of the produce and other
delectable products they love all year round. The locals are even booking the shop for events, including a June wedding!
Winnie couldn’t be happier to see the barn filled to the rafters for the big bash—until her doting ex, Hank, is caught in a
heated argument with the groom. Winnie plans to scold Hank after the party, but spots him running off instead. And when
the groom turns up dead, apparently hit by the honeymoon getaway car, Hank is the main suspect. Now Hank is on the lam,
and it’s up to Winnie to get to the core of the truth—before the real killer puts the squeeze on her…
Praise for Julie Anne Lindsey’s Cider Shop Mysteries

“Readers will appreciate the good will of Lindsey’s characters in this warmly written,
cider-centric cozy series launch.”
—Kirkus Reviews on Apple Cider Slaying
Julie Anne Lindsey is a multi-genre author who writes the stories that keep her up at night. When she’s not creating
Category: Mystery new worlds and organizing the epic adventures of fictional characters, Julie can be found carpooling her three kids around
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-2349-9
Northeastern Ohio and plotting with her shamelessly enabling friends. Today, she hopes to make someone smile. One
Rights: World day she plans to change the world. Julie is a member of the International Thriller Writers, Romance Writers of America,
Pages: 336 and Sisters in Crime. Visit her online at JulieAnneLindsey.com.
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4
Spine Size: 13/16
Pack: 48
Author’s Residence: Uniontown, OH (near Akron)
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-2350-5
SALES HISTORY
Apple Cider Slaying
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• Set in West Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, this series • Advance reading copies
features Winnie Mae Montgomery and her Granny Smythe, • Publicity outreach for reviews, interviews, features,
who own and operate an apple orchard and cider shop. It and roundups
also includes two orange barn kittens named Dolly (Parton) • Online and print advertising
and Kenny (Rogers). According to an article in West Virginia
Gazette-Mail, the state has a long history with hard cider. • Blog tour and blogger outreach
• Each book in this series features recipes, cider tips and tricks • Pre-order and on-pub tie-ins with International Eat an
or a combo of the two. Apple Day (September 21, 2019) and National Apple Pie
Day (May 13)
• Craft ciders are a fast- growing trend in this country. From
hard ciders to tea and berry blends, America is falling in love • Early reviewer promotions through NetGalley and Goodreads
with these unique and intriguing twists on an old-fashioned • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions
favorite— according to Forbes, hard cider sales were $536 • Media outreach to author’s local and regional outlets in Ohio
million in 2015. An article in Draft Magazine stated that cider • Select author events
drinkers are more gender-balanced than beer drinkers. • Promotion at select conventions including Bouchercon and
• The author is a member of the International Thriller Writers, Kensington’s CozyClub Mini-Cons
Romance Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime.
• Julie Anne Lindsey is also the author of the Geek Girl
Mystery series, the Patient Price Mystery series, and
Protectors of Cade County series with Harlequin; the
Christmas Tree Farm Mystery series with Crooked Lane
Books; and the paranormal Calypso series with Kensington’s
Lyrical Press. As Julie Chase, she pens the Kitty Couture
Mystery series with Crooked Lane Books.
MAY 2020 | Kensington Mass Market 17

THE DEVIL YOU KNOW
The Lonely Heart, Deadly Heart Series
Mary Monroe
Now available in mass market paperback! In the stunning climax of New York Times
bestselling author Mary Monroe’s Lonely Heart, Deadly Heart series, the tension—and
the heat—reach unforgettable heights as two restless women go after the ultimate
satisfaction…and a killer desire prepares to strike.
For best friends Lola Poole and Joan Proctor-Riley, there’s never too much when it comes to online dating rich,
no-commitment lovers. It’s a fantasy come true and makes their unhappy lives bearable. But there’s no escape when
Lola’s vicious relatives cheat her out of everything that’s hers and Joan’s husband pulls a devastating betrayal.
With nothing to lose, the two will do everything and anything to lock down Mr. Right…
Handsome trucker Calvin Ramsey keeps coming out on top with Lola. And she’s this close to winning his love and finally
getting the family of her dreams. But she doesn’t suspect that Calvin’s idea of making a woman his own is a fatal affair.
Now, his gentle reassurances and sensual promises are spinning a web where Lola’s deepest longings could be the
deadliest trap of all…
Praise for Mary Monroe’s Lonely Heart, Deadly Heart Series

“The friendship between Lola and Joan is the strength of the series…Monroe’s fans will enjoy
this intense novel, which will leave readers anxious for the story to continue, as everything
Category: Fiction points to an exciting next installment.”
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-814-2
—Booklist on Never Trust a Stranger
Rights: World “Readers will surely enjoy the ride.”
Pages: 384
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 —SHEEN Magazine on Every Woman’s Dream
Spine Size: 15/16
“Monroe includes crazy sidekick characters, outlandish family members, and authentic slang in
Pack: 48
Author’s Residence: Oakland, CA an epic novel that spans a generation…There’s a great twist in the ﬁnal chapters that will have
eBook ISBN: 978-1-61773-811-1 readers pounding the table.”
SALES HISTORY —Library Journal on Every Woman’s Dream
Dafina Mass Market
Never Trust a Stranger “Monroe manages to make Joan and Lola sympathetic throughout their painful missteps,
11/19 (978-1-61773-808-1) while the killer’s presence heightens suspense.”
Every Woman’s Dream
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PUBLISHING HISTORY Mary Monroe, the daughter of sharecroppers, is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of nearly 20
Dafina Trade Paperback novels, with over one million books in print. She is a three-time AALBC bestseller and winner of the AAMBC Maya Angelou
7/18 (978-1-61773-812-8)
Lifetime Achievement Award, the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Award, and the J. California Cooper Memorial Award.
Dafina Hardcover
11/17 (978-1-61773-810-4) She lives in Oakland, California and can be found online at MaryMonroe.org.

• Mary Monroe is a beloved, brand name author with over • Print and online advertising
million books in print! • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways,
• This is the third book in Monroe’s Lonely Heart, Deadly bonus content and shareable images
Heart series, following The Devil You Know and Never Trust • Cross-promotion with Across the Way (Dafina HC, 4/20),
a Stranger. and Over the Fence (Dafina TP, 2/20)
• With a ripped from the headlines storyline, The Devil You
Know is the perfect juicy read for fans of dramatic tales with
a soapy feel.
• A three-time AALBC bestselling author, Mary Monroe is a
recipient of the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Award, the
Maya Angelou Lifetime Achievement Award, and the United
California African American Bookclub’s J. California Cooper
Memorial Award.
• Kensington has sold audio, book club, and large print rights
for most of Mary Monroe’s novels.
18 Dafina Mass Market | MAY 2020

A HUSTLER’S QUEEN
Saundra
Urban lit star Saundra ignites a sizzling tale of a good girl turned drug kingpin’s lady in
a standalone novel perfect for fans of Kiki Swinson…
A hard-working daddy’s girl, Precious Cummings is sure she’s going to college. But when her father is murdered, she
discovers he lied for years about money they never had—and hid a shocking family secret. Shattered and lost, she starts
hangin’ with savvy hood chick Keisha—and falls hard for DaVon, LA’s most powerful drug dealer. As his new lady,
Precious soon gets the best of every luxurious thing—and fast learns the ropes of her lover’s lethal hustle…
Suddenly DaVon is brutally gunned down, and Precious steps up to run his empire. But she’s got to stay ahead of rivals
planning to ice her out, treachery from DaVon’s rebellious crew…and her mysterious twin sister who appears out of
nowhere and has nothing to lose. Escaping the game is not an option. Trusting anyone equals a death sentence. And
Precious has just one shot to flip betrayal, deception, and killer lies her way—and survive to rule for keeps.
Praise for Saundra

“Saundra’s unique look at a female kingpin who struggles with family and feelings adds
dimension to an action-packed story. Saundra fills her tale of street life with vibrant,
sympathetic characters. A discussion guide is included. Readers may also enjoy Kiki Swinson
and Mary B. Morrison.”
—Booklist on A Hustler’s Queen
Category: Fiction “Saundra is wicked with a pen and she has crafted a tale where Secret and Isis face some
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-1202-8 grimy dudes and the ultimate caper.”
Rights: World
—TheLiteraryApothecary.com on Hustle Hard
Pages: 304 “Saundra’s focus on the women’s friendship is a rare theme in the urban fiction genre…
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 Readers will be waiting to find out what happens to Secret and Isis in future books.”
Spine Size: 3/4
Pack: 48 —Booklist on If It Ain’t About the Money
Author’s Residence: Indiana
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-1203-5 “Saundra offers insight into the ruthless drug game but also offers hope and redemption. Fans
SALES HISTORY of Sistah Souljah’s groundbreaking The Coldest Winter Ever will immediately note similarities
Dafina Mass Market to that powerful novel in Saundra’s writing. Marked with authentic street slang and alarming
Hustle Hard danger, this fast-moving story will appeal to all urban fiction audiences.”
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If it Ain’t About the Money —Library Journal on Her Sweetest Revenge
7/19 (978-1-4967-1196-0) “Saundra writes page-turning experiences that readers feel…Drama at its best, her character
Her Sweetest Revenge 2
Mya is fearless.”
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PUBLISHING HISTORY —Tamika Newhouse, author of The Ultimate No-No series
Dafina Trade Paperback
Saundra grew up in Cleveland, Mississippi and now lives in Indiana. Her debut novel, Her Sweetest Revenge reached the
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top of the Amazon Bestseller list at #2. Her writing has been called “drama at its best” and her characters have been called
“fearless.” Her new series follows more fearless females who hustle to get what they deserve. Saundra is active on Twitter
(@AuthorSaundra) and loves to hear from readers.

• A Hustler’s Queen was Saundra’s third original release with • Print and online advertising
Kensington, though unlike If It Ain’t About the Money (Dafina • Email marketing promotions
TP, 2/18) and Hustle Hard (Dafina TP, 7/18), this is a standalone • Author promotion at select conventions
novel. Like Kiki Swinson, Saundra began her publishing
partnership with Kensington by re-releasing earlier titles. • Dafina Shelf Care partnership with Sophisticates Black Hair
• Saundra writes gritty, sexy, street lit that appeals to fans of • Social media advertising and promotion
Kiki Swinson and Ashley & JaQuavis.
• AAMBC named Saundra one of the most influential and
bestselling black authors of the year in 2017.
• Reading group guide included.
MAY 2020 | Dafina Mass Market 19

UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE
Howard Linskey
Inspired by the real-life mission undertaken by British Special Operations Executive
agents in Nazi-occupied France and timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day,
Ungentlemanly Warfare is a captivatingly sharp historical thriller about a pivotal and
dramatic event during the Second World War. Blazing with crisp writing and palpable
tension, it features Captain Harry Walsh—a soldier and a spy, an officer but not quite a
gentleman—the British SOE agent tasked to assassinate the Nazis’ top scientist, the man
behind the ME 163 Komet, Hitler’s miracle jet fighter. If Walsh fails, there is no prospect
of allied victory in Europe…
A secret assassin. An impossible mission. Failure is not an option.

1943. With Nazi Germany facing defeat, Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring has authorized mass production of the
Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet, a jet-propulsion engine aircraft faster than any plane in the Allies’ arsenal. But British
Intelligence has discovered that the Komet is unstable and German scientist Professor Gaerte has been tasked to fix
the plane’s flaw. To prevent the Komets from getting airborne, an undercover task force must infiltrate Nazi-occupied
France and assassinate Gaerte.
Captain Harry Walsh is one of Britain’s most effective, ruthless, and unorthodox Special Operations Executive agents. Allied
with an American OSS and Free French operatives, Harry leads his squad behind enemy lines where he’s reunited with
fellow SOE operative—and former lover—Emma Stirling. But as the team proceeds with their mission, an SS officer from
Harry’s past pursues the Englishman on a very personal mission of revenge…
Category: Historical Fiction Harry Walsh is ruthless, unorthodox, and ungentlemanly. He is about to wreak havoc.
ISBN13: 978-0-7860-4688-1
U.S./Canadian Price: $8.99/$11.99 Praise for Howard Linskey
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Pages: 320 “Linskey is one of the most commanding crime fiction practitioners at work today.”
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 7 1/2
Spine Size: 25/32
—Financial Times
Pack: 48 “Howard Linskey is a great new voice for crime fiction.”
Author’s Residence: Hertfordshire, UK
eBook ISBN: 978-0-7860-4689-8 —David Barron, Harry Potter film producer
“One of the best new writers around.”
—Mark Billingham
Advance Praise for Ungentlemanly Warfare
“Ungentlemanly Warfare reads like the new The Day of the Jackal—swift, deadly, game over!”
—John Ellsworth, USA Today bestselling author of The Point of Light
“A heart-pounding thriller from cover to cover. I couldn’t put it down.”
—James D. Shipman, author of Task Force Baum
“One of our most talented crime writers turns to historical fiction—a thrilling debut, don’t
miss it.”
—Marius Gabriel, author of The Parisians
“Howard Linskey is a powerhouse storyteller of exceptional skill. One of the best UK writers
working today.”
—Steve Cavanagh, author of the Eddie Flynn series
“Page-turning and irresistible with the flavour of a classic World War II thriller.”
—CrimeFictionLover.com
“The novel is clearly well researched and Linskey has a flair for scene setting and reimagining
time and place, this is a thoroughly enjoyable piece of storytelling.”
—NB Magazine
“An unputdownable WWII thriller about the brave men and women of Britain’s Special
Operations Executive. Harry Walsh may be ungentlemanly, but he’s also tough, pragmatic and
the kind of man you want on your side in a world at war. Hugely enjoyable!”
—William Ryan, author of the Captain Korolev series
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• Inspired by real events and people, Ungentlemanly Warfare • Advance reading copies
is a WWII historical thriller featuring the fight in France • Print, online, and podcast advertising
partly run by the Special Operations Executive. It is also a • Early reader promotions and giveaways via NetGalley
picture of a specific man, Harry Walsh, with a significant and Goodreads
backstory of action at Dunkirk, a complicated love life, and
ruthless antagonists. • Promotions targeting special interest groups and readers
interested in WWII
• Characters in this book were modeled on real-life members
of Britain’s Special Operations Executive, which was also the • Coverage in military history, historical fiction, and
inspiration behind many characters in Ian Fleming’s world-famous thriller/suspense outlets
James Bond series, including Q and Miss Moneypenny. • Partnerships with spy schools and spy museums
• The title of this book comes from Winston Churchill’s infamous • Publicity outreach for reviews, roundups, and
description of the Special Operations Executive as “The feature coverage
Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” in that the tactics used by • Themed promotions to tie in with Memorial Day and the 75th
the agents were against all the understood rules of warfare. Anniversary of the end of WWII
• This story features cooperation between members of • Social media advertising and promotion
“Jedburgh groups” – groups during WWII that contained an
American, a British, and a French agent. It revolves around
two British Special Operations Executives—Harry Walsh and
Emma Stirling—as they team up with an American OSS agent
and Free French operatives. This international cast of men and
women offers broad appeal to readers of different genders
and nationalities.
• Linskey’s historical thrillers appeal to fans of Philip Kerr,
Robert Harris, Luke McCallin, Andrew Turpin, and James D.
Shipman.
• Ungentlemanly Warfare was originally published in the UK
by No Exit Press on July 6, 2019 (D-Day). The U.S. release
is timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day
(May 8, 2020).
• Howard Linskey’s first WWII thriller Hunting the Hangman –
based on a separate assassination plot to kill the notorious
Nazi general Reinhard Heydrich—was published by No Exit
Press in 2017 and will also be published by Kensington in
2021.
• Howard Linskey is the author of the David Blake crime series
(No Exit Press) and the DS Ian Bradshaw Mystery series
(Penguin). One of his previous novels, The Drop, was optioned
for television by Harry Potter producer David Barron.
• World War II remains a captivating time period to readers
of both fiction and nonfiction, with many bestsellers in both
genres. This is one of the first WWII novels to be published
in Pinnacle Mass Market, in hopes of further tapping into
this audience.
Howard Linskey is best known for his David Blake crime novels and his DS Ian Bradshaw
mystery series. Harry Potter producer David Barron optioned a TV adaptation of The Drop,
which was voted one of the Top Five Thrillers of the Year by The London Times, while
The Damage was voted one of their Top Summer Reads. He now also writes historical
thrillers set during World War II, including Hunting the Hangman. Ungentlemanly Warfare
tells an entirely new story with a brand-new cast of spies and assassins. Visit him online
at HowardLinskey.co.uk.
© Donna-Lisa Healy
MAY 2020 | Pinnacle Premium Mass Market 21

DOUBLE CROSSFIRE
The Jake Mahegan Thriller Series
Anthony J. Tata
In the most shocking scenario of our time, acclaimed author and U.S. army Brigadier
General Anthony J. Tata takes you inside a brilliantly conceived, brutally executed
plot to overthrow our government—from within. Jake Mahegan must confront a big
pharmaceutical company’s new drug causes psychosis in patients…and its motives
are darker than anyone realizes.
“How do you overturn an election?” It’s a question that has obsessed presidential candidate Jamie Carter ever since her loss
to businessman and political neophyte President Jack Smart. In spite of the election results, she’s determined to take what
she sees as her rightful place in the White House—through any means possible. First, she establishes residency in North
Carolina. Then, when the state’s Pro Tem of the U.S. Senate is found dead, she is appointed to his position by her friend,
the governor. Now, there are only three people who stand in her way: the Speaker of the House, the Vice President, and the
President himself…
The countdown begins. The assassins are ready. But when one of them tries to kill the CIA Director under Jake Mahegan’s
watch, the plan is momentarily disrupted. Jake is able to prevent one murder—but the conspiracy is too big, and too
insidious, to stop now. Newly appointed Senator Jamie Carter is the mastermind behind one of the bloodiest coups ever
conceived. Her highly trained killers are closing in on all the president’s men.
And the course of American history will be changed forever—on Assassination Day…
Praise for Anthony J. Tata

Category: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7860-4310-1
“Riveting…Vivid descriptions of close-quarters combat are detailed enough to be instructional,
U.S./Canadian Price: $9.99/$12.99 and Tata keeps the story twisting to the rousing final pages.”
Rights: US,CAN,OM
Pages: 464 • Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 7 1/2
—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW for Three Minutes to Midnight
Spine Size: 1 1/8 • Pack: 48 Tata, a retired Brigadier General, combines distinctive characters and unconventional threats to
Author’s Residence: North Carolina thrilling effect in his terrific third Jake Mahegan novel.”
eBook ISBN: 978-0-7860-4311-8
SALES HISTORY
—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW, Best Books of the Year, for Besieged
Pinnacle Mass Market “Direct Fire places us squarely in the grasp of a master who talks the talk as well as walks the
Dark Winter
walk. This is a textbook, seminal thriller that raises Tata to the level of Nelson DeMille.”
10/19 (978-0-7860-4308-8)
Direct Fire —The Providence Sunday Journal
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Besieged Brigadier General Anthony J. Tata (Ret.) has more than three decades of public service as a military officer and in leadership
12/17 (978-0-7860-3951-7) roles at the county and state level. His last combat tour was as the Deputy Commanding General of the 10th Mountain
PUBLISHING HISTORY Division and the Joint Task Force in Afghanistan, commanding nearly 25,000 troops. He is the author of the critically
Kensington Hardcover acclaimed Jake Mahegan series, including national bestsellers Foreign and Domestic, Three Minutes to Midnight, Besieged
11/19 (978-1-4967-1792-4) and Direct Fire, as well as the Threat series. The National Security Expert for One America News Network, Tata reliably
comments on foreign policy matters on dozens of programs and networks, including Fox News, CNN New Day and with
Brooke Baldwin, CBS News with Harry Smith, The Glenn Beck Show on The Blaze and The Daily Buzz. He is president of
defense, transportation and energy services at KaylaTek, LLC and frequently speaks on matters of foreign policy to
companies such as Google, Hewlett Packard, General Electric, MetLife, Bank of America, Glaxo Smith Kline and other major
corporations. Previously, General Tata served as the North Carolina Secretary of Transportation and the Superintendent of
the Wake County Public School System. Please visit him online at AJTata.com.

• Brigadier General (R) Anthony J. Tata is uniquely qualified • Print and online advertising
to bring realism to his work, after having commanded • Online radio advertising
a paratrooper battalion, an air assault brigade, and deployed • Select author events
on combat missions. He has been awarded the Combat
Action Badge and Bronze Star. • Content marketing partnerships
• All of Tata’s hardcovers have received Starred Reviews from • Social media campaign
Publishers Weekly and Three Minutes to Midnight was
a Barry Award finalist.
• Besieged (1/17) was a Barnes and Noble bestseller and
a Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year selection.
• Tata is an extremely well connected, and media savvy author.
22 Pinnacle Premium Mass Market |MAY 2020

DIE WITH THE OUTLAWS
The Matt Jensen/The Last Mountain Man Series
William W. Johnstone; J. A. Johnstone
The 11th book in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series—a spinoff of
William W. Johnstone’s Mountain Man and Preacher series—featuring the legendary Matt
Jensen, a man with survival and justice in his blood.
Johnstone Country. Cross at Your Own Risk.

On the lawless frontiers of the American West, there is one rule every outlaw should remember: Never cross a mountain
man like Matt Jensen. Not if you want to keep breathing.
No gun. No horse. No water or food. And worse yet: No idea how he ended up in the middle of a desert with a bullet in his
leg and a bump on his head. That’s the sorry situation Matt Jensen wakes up to—dazed and confused—until he slowly
pieces together what happened. The last thing he remembers: He agreed to help out a friend of Duff MacCallister’s. A pretty
lady and her husband at a horse ranch. He also recalls their cross-country trip through hell to deliver the horses safely to
market. That’s when the outlaws showed up. That’s when the shooting began. That’s when everything went dark…
But now Matt Jensen is alive and well and living for revenge. No time to lose. No holding back. And before it’s all over, no
trigger-happy horse thief will be left standing…
William W. Johnstone is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over three hundred novels of Western
adventure, military action, and chilling suspense, and with over 35 million books in print, he is the bestselling Western
Category: Western writer in the world. Born in southern Missouri, he was raised with strong moral and family values by his minister father,
ISBN13: 978-0-7860-3579-3 and tutored by his school teacher mother. He left school at fifteen to work in a carnival and then as a deputy sheriff before
U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$10.99 serving in the army. He went on to become known as “the Greatest Western writer of the 21st century.” Visit him online at
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Pages: 336
WilliamJohnstone.net.
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 J.A. Johnstone learned to write from the master himself, Uncle William W. Johnstone, who began tutoring J.A. at an early
Spine Size: 13/16
age. After-school hours were often spent retyping manuscripts or researching his massive American Western History library
Pack: 48
Author’s Residence: Murfreesboro, TN as well as the more modern wars and conflicts. J.A. worked hard—and learned. “Every day with Bill was an adventure
eBook ISBN: 978-0-7860-3580-9 story in itself. Bill taught me all he could about the art of storytelling. ‘Keep the historical facts accurate,’ he would say.
SALES HISTORY ‘Remember the readers, and as your grandfather once told me, I am telling you now: be the best Johnstone you can be.” J.A.
Pinnacle Mass Market Johnstone has co-written numerous bestselling series with William W. Johnstone including The First Mountain Man, The
The Great Train Massacre Brothers O’Brien, and Preacher, The Last Mountain Man.
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Torture Town
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Dakota Ambush
10/13 (978-0-7860-3535-9)

• The most recent release before this 11th series installment • Print and online advertising
was The Great Train Massacre (Pinnacle, 10/16), which was • Content marketing partnerships
a USA Today bestseller and debuted at #7 on the Publishers • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways,
Weekly bestseller list. bonus content, and shareable images
• William W. Johnstone is the #1 bestselling Western author in • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions
America, and a New York Times and USA Today bestselling
author of more than 300 books. • Cross-promotion via yearlong Johnstone campaign
• On any given day, at least half of the fifty top Westerns on
Bookscan are Johnstones, in the last year, virtually every one
of his Westerns have been Publishers Weekly mass market
bestsellers.
• Mountain Man is the longest running of all the Johnstone
series, and spin-offs of this series have proven to be very
successful.
MAY 2020 | Pinnacle Mass Market 23

NORTH OF LARAMIE
The Buck Trammel Western Series
William W. Johnstone; J.A. Johnstone
The bestselling Johnstones kick off a blazing new Western series featuring Buck Trammel,
a former Pinkerton happy to live as a civilian and leave keeping the peace to local Marshal
Wyatt Earp…until some old enemies show up and a fatal, fateful shootout sends Buck on
the ride of his life.
Johnstone Country. A New Legend in the Making.

Once upon a time in the Old West, Buck Trammel was a Pinkerton agent with a promising future. But after a tragic incident
in a case gone wrong, he struck out for the wide-open spaces of Wichita, Kansas. Working as a bouncer at The Gilded Lily
Saloon, he hopes to stay out of trouble. But soon enough, his gun skills are put to the test. The Bower gang shows up,
turning a friendly card game with a Wyoming cattle baron into a killer-takes-all shooting match. Buck saves the cattle
baron’s life, but at the cost of two Bower men. That’s when Marshal Wyatt Earp arrives. He warns Buck that he’d better get
out of town, pronto, and take the cattle baron with him. The rest is history—if he lives long enough to tell it…
This is the story of Buck Trammel. Hunted by outlaws. Fighting for justice. Marked for death. This is how legends are born…
William W. Johnstone is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over three hundred novels of Western
adventure, military action, and chilling suspense, and with over 35 million books in print, he is the bestselling Western
writer in the world. Born in southern Missouri, he was raised with strong moral and family values by his minister father,
Category: Western and tutored by his school teacher mother. He left school at fifteen to work in a carnival and then as a deputy sheriff before
ISBN13: 978‑0‑7860‑4585‑3 serving in the army. He went on to become known as “the Greatest Western writer of the 21st century.” Visit him online at
U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$10.99 WilliamJohnstone.net.
Rights: World
Pages: 352 J.A. Johnstone learned to write from the master himself, Uncle William W. Johnstone, who began tutoring J.A. at an early
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 age. After-school hours were often spent retyping manuscripts or researching his massive American Western History library
Spine Size: 27/32 as well as the more modern wars and conflicts. J.A. worked hard—and learned. “Every day with Bill was an adventure
Pack: 48
story in itself. Bill taught me all he could about the art of storytelling. ‘Keep the historical facts accurate,’ he would say.
Author’s Residence: Murfreesboro, TN
eBook ISBN: 978‑0‑7860‑4586‑0 ‘Remember the readers, and as your grandfather once told me, I am telling you now: be the best Johnstone you can be.” J.A.
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Johnstone has co-written numerous bestselling series with William W. Johnstone including The First Mountain Man, The
Pinnacle Mass Market Brothers O’Brien, and Preacher, The Last Mountain Man.
The Jackals
2/19 (978-0-7860-4388-0)
The Black Hills
1/19 (978-0-7860-4440-5)
Nathan Stark, Army Scout
3/18 (978-0-7860-4026-1)

• The first in a brand-new series, North of Laramie will be • Print and online advertising
followed by Bury the Hatchet in September 2020. • Content marketing partnerships
• Based on the track records for the Johnstones’ 2019 and 2018 • Social media campaign including advertising, giveaways,
series openers, North of Laramie will likely be one of the top bonus content, and shareable images
selling titles of the 2020 year, which should drive sales of this • Email marketing and eNewsletter promotions
title as well.
• Cross-promotion via yearlong Johnstone campaign
• The series protagonist, Buck Trammel, is based on the exploits
of Pinkerton men who became town marshals and sheriffs in
some of the most lawless hellholes on the American frontier.
• This book features a cameo from Wyatt Earp, who appears
briefly and advises Buck to skedaddle before his enemies
catch up with him—advice Buck pretty much ignores. Once
a lawman, always a lawman.
• William W. Johnstone is the #1 bestselling Western author in
America, and a New York Times and USA Today bestselling
author of more than 300 books.
• On any given day, at least half of the fifty top Westerns
on Bookscan are Johnstones, in the last year, virtually every
one of his Westerns have been Publishers Weekly mass
market bestsellers.
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MASSACRE AT WHIP STATION
The O’Malleys of Texas Series
Dusty Richards
From Western Writers of America Spur Award-winning author Dusty Richards comes a
blistering new novel in his O’Malley saga, trailing one family’s epic struggle to live out
their dreams on the deadly battleground of the Texas Frontier…
Whip Station, a critical stop on the Butterfield stagecoach line, is dead smack in the middle of no-man’s land. The lawless
call it an easy target. Joe O’Malley calls it home. If anybody can tame a wild, violent territory, it’s the seasoned frontiersman.
So can his family, who have with the same pride and honor coursing through their veins.
Helping to plant roots is his son Jackson, a former wrangler married to a steadying force of nature. Joe’s grandchildren have
their own brand of grit. The boy—a firebrand with a knife. The girl—book-smart and wicked-wise. But Whip Station is also
hunting ground for Mexican revolutionaries, savage Indians, post-war renegade Confederates, and the deadliest outlaws
who ever drew a breath. It’s time for the O’Malleys to take aim. With a rawhide-tough will to survive, they’re banding
together to protect their future against the most savage odds imaginable.
Praise for Dusty Richards and His Novels

“Dusty Richards is the embodiment of the Old West.”
—Storyteller Magazine
“Will keep you in suspense as Chet’s adventures in business and law continue to grow.”
Category: Western
ISBN13: 978-0-7860-4563-1 —Roundup Magazine on Valley of Bones
Rights: World “Dusty Richards is a throwback to the great Western storytellers of the good ol’ days—Zane
Pages: 352 Grey, Max Brand, Ernest Haycox and Luke Short—but is all original. He knows his cowboys,
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 knows the West, and always tells a rip-snorting story.”
Spine Size: 27/32
Pack: 48 —Johnny D. Boggs
eBook ISBN: 978-0-7860-4564-8 “Dusty Richards is an all-around top hand at Western writing.”
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Pinnacle Mass Market —John D. Nesbitt, author of Raven Springs, Trouble at the Redstone, and others
Dead Aim “When I want to read a Western writer who makes the West come alive, I pick up a Dusty
2/18 (978-0-7860-3927-2)
Richards novel. Dusty stakes readers into the real West at full gallop.”
O’Malleys of Texas
10/17 (978-0-7860-3923-4) —Jodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author
Western Heritage Award and three-time Spur Award-winning author Dusty Richards was the author of over 100 acclaimed
Westerns. He spent his youth in Arizona and worked as a rancher, auctioneer, rodeo announcer, and TV anchor before he
moved to writing full time, going on to become the only author ever to win two Spur Awards from Western Writers of
America in one year (2007). He received his third Spur Award for The Mustanger and the Lady, which was adapted into the
film Painted Woman. An inductee of the Arkansas Writers Hall of Fame, Dusty was also the recipient of the Will Rogers
Medallion Award for Western Fiction and was honored by the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2009. He was a member of
the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the International Professional Rodeo Association, and served on the local
PRCA rodeo board.

• Dusty Richards was the recipient of numerous awards, including • Print and digital advertising and promotion
three Spur Awards from the Western Writers of America, • Email and eNewsletter marketing
the Will Rogers Medallion Award, and the Western Heritage • Content marketing partnerships
Award. He was honored by the National Cowboy Hall of Fame
and inducted into the Arkansas Writers Hall of Fame. • Social media advertising and promotion
• The author of over 100 acclaimed Westerns, Dusty Richards
spent his youth in Arizona and worked as a rancher, auctioneer,
rodeo announcer, and TV anchor before he moved to writing
full time. He passed away in 2018 and has been remembered
as “a real deal cowboy.”
• Dusty received his third Spur Award for his 150th novel, The
Mustanger and the Lady, which was adapted into the film
Painted Woman, starring Stef Dawson (The Hunger Games).
• Massacre at Whip Station is the third installment in the
O’Malleys of Texas series.
• The 10th Byrnes Family Ranch novel, Valley of Bones, was
a True West Top 10 Recommended Reads.
• Valley of Bones was a Summer 2017 True West Top 10
Recommended Reads.
MAY 2020 | Pinnacle Mass Market 25
MIDLIFE CRISIS
The Loyalty Series
La Jill Hunt
Bestselling author LaJill Hunt is back with Midlife Crisis, an emotion‑packed story of love,
betrayal, and family loyalty. When lies are unveiled and secrets are revealed, can love be
strong enough to forgive, even when you can’t forget?
Sylvia Blackwell has it all, or so she thinks. She and her handsome husband, Garrett, are the epitome of success: an
immaculate house of their dreams, a beautiful and talented 17‑year‑old daughter, flourishing careers, and nearly twenty
years of perfectly wedded bliss. Just as they are making plans for their vow renewal celebration, a call in the middle
of the night interrupts their picture‑perfect lives. Now Sylvia has to deal with the reality of Garrett’s dead mistress, a love
child she never knew about, and the fact that the man she’s been married to for the past twenty years may not be the
man she knows at all.
Unlike her sister Sylvia, when it comes to love, Janelle Hudson can take it or leave it. Her on again, off again, noncommittal,
stress‑free friendship with Jarvis Baldwin is fine with her. But her life becomes complicated when she is faced with
choosing between a sure thing with a good man or what feels right with the wrong one.
“I knew Drama Queen was a winner after the first ten pages.”
—New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber
La Jill Hunt is a native of Mobile, Alabama who burst onto the literary scene in 2003 with her debut novel, Drama Queen.
Category: Fiction The memorable characters she created and the entertaining stories she told quickly drew bestselling success and a follow-
ISBN13: 978‑1‑64556‑021‑0 ing of fans, young and old. Although known for her urban chick-lit novels, she has also contributed to the street anthology
U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$10.99 series Around the Way Girls, and penned an urban romance, Another Sad Love Song. Her erotic short story, Catch 22, is cur-
Rights: World rently available as a digital download. Currently residing in Virginia Beach, La Jill enjoys spending time with her daughters,
Pages: 304 family, and friends.
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4
Spine Size: 3/4 • Pack: 48
Author’s Residence: Virginia Beach, VA
eBook ISBN: 978-1-60162-466-6
SALES HISTORY
Urban Books Mass Market
My Mama’s Drama
4/19 (978-1-60162-097-2)
Urban Renaissance Mass Market
Drama Queen Saga
10/16 (978-1-62286-760-8)
Too Close for Comfort
3/15 (978-1-60162-685-1)
PUBLISHING HISTORY
Urban Books Trade Paperback
5/19 (978-1-60162-129-0)

• The trade version of Midlife Crisis will be published in • Facebook marketing
May 2019. • Advertising on UrbanBooks.net
• La Jill writes with a similar style to Kimberla Lawson Roby. • Promotion and giveaways on Goodreads.com
Her first novel, Drama Queen, was a featured alternate Black • Co-op available
Expressions Book Club December 2004.
• Drama Queen debuted on the Essence® bestseller list at #4.
• She has made a resurgence recently, co-authoring a Family
Business novel with New York Times bestselling author
Carl Weber.
26 Urban Books Mass Market | MAY 2020

POWER TRIP
Treasure Malian
As the daughter of a former NBA player and a criminal attorney, 21‑year‑old Skye Lewis is
faced with immense pressures to become as successful as her parents.
Upon starting her first year of law school, she meets third‑year student Cameron Carter. Almost immediately, they find
themselves attracted to one another. However, Cameron has a host of secrets and a complex occupation that he tries to
keep from Skye. Through an unlikely turn of events, Skye finds out about Cameron’s secret life and is forced to choose
between true love or her own wellbeing.
Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Treasure Malian has always had a passion for reading and writing and began sharing
stories with her friends when she was only eleven. Her goal was to become an attorney, but her love for writing never
diminished. In 2013, she penned her first novel, Power Trip. Following up on the success of her debut, Treasure Malian
has gone on to pen more than twenty additional novels. Her catalog includes urban novels Fashion Killa, Married to the
Mob, and the successful collaboration A Gangster’s Dream. Things for this young authoress are just heating up. Treasure is
working tirelessly to bring forth more quality, entertaining novels. She lives in Brooklyn and is CEO of Treasured Publications,
where the focus is to embed gems in the industry.
Category: Fiction
ISBN13: 978‑1‑64556‑022‑7
Rights: World
Pages: 304
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4
Spine Size: 3/4
Pack: 48
Author’s Residence: Brooklyn, NY
PUBLISHING HISTORY
Urban Books Trade Paperback
4/19 (978-1-60162-126-9)

• Treasure Malian previously self-published her works before • Facebook marketing
joining Urban Books for the April 2019 publication of Power • Advertising on UrbanBooks.net
Trip as a trade paperback. • Promotion and giveaways on Goodreads.com
• Great reviews online inspired her to continue writing, and she • Co-op available
has multiple titles that have gained her a consistent following.
• Power Trip is suitable for all clients.
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ALL THE LIES WE TELL
M. Skye
While Tyree and Mia are more in love than they have ever been, Mia’s past omissions
could come back to ruin their happy reunion. With more danger and betrayal looming, will
they be able to dig their way out of the latest fiasco, or will the newest threat prove to be
their undoing?
Tyree Johnston and his wife, Mia, have remarried after a heartbreaking divorce, beating circumstances that threatened to
keep them apart. Three years have passed since they last heard from Richmond, who is on the run for murder, so they think
they are in the clear. Tyree and Mia have moved on, combining their family businesses to create one huge conglomerate.
Spending time together as husband and wife again, realizing how grateful they are for each other, Tyree and Mia are still
worried there could be potential obstacles to their happiness. Tyree’s and Mia’s relationships with other family members and
the man Mia dated while divorced still plague the lovers, but they refuse to let it come between them.
Then one fateful day, Mia’s father, Richmond, resurfaces in the form of a taunting phone call. He lets his family know they
will never be rid of him and that more havoc is headed their way. Secrets are revealed that change everything they thought
they knew. A dangerous scandal could unravel them once and for all.
In her novels, M. Skye likes to evoke dramatic story lines, with strong romantic content. She loves to throw twists and
curveballs you won’t see coming into her stories, with racy encounters at every turn. This imaginative writer spends her free
time writing and with her large family. She is married and lives in Texas with her husband.
Category: Fiction
ISBN13: 978‑1‑64556‑047‑0
Rights: World
Pages: 304
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4
Spine Size: 3/4
Pack: 48
Author’s Residence: Texas
eBook ISBN: 978-1-60162-105-4
SALES HISTORY
Trapped Between Heaven and Hell
9/18 (978-1-945855-30-6)
PUBLISHING HISTORY
Urban Renaissance Trade Paperback
1/19 (978-1-60162-104-7)

• M. Skye won the 2015 AAMBC book club’s Author of the Year • Facebook marketing
award for her novel Mixing Business and Pleasure. • Advertising on UrbanBooks.net
• All the Lies We Tell is suitable for all clients. • Promotion and giveaways on Goodreads.com
• Co-op available
28 Urban Renaissance Mass Market | MAY 2020

KISMET 2: SOME THINGS YOU WILL
NEVER UNDERSTAND
Raynesha Pittman
Kismet 2: Some Things You Will Never Understand picks up where the emotional
roller-coaster ride of Kismet left off, except with more conflict and drama. Readers will
feel an adrenaline rush from the erotic loops and free-falling drops of a bumpy romance
like no other. Buckle up and hold on tight for this literary ride! Is it Karma or Kismet?
You be the judge.
The saying goes: “A hard head makes for a soft ass.” If that’s true, then Savannah James must be walking around with
a pillow attached to her backside after playing games with Karma, seeking revenge, and being punished for it by facing
death twice.
It seems the thrill of playing with fate remains. The lessons she should have learned from past mistakes mean nothing when
her absent mother walks back into her life after thirty years, ready to rekindle a relationship that never existed. How long
can Savannah expect to go on without fate coming back to haunt her? Will she ever realize that the apple didn’t fall far from
the tree? The game she thinks she’s uniquely playing with life has an author of the same bloodline.
Raynesha Pittman was certified as a gifted student in third grade, but she grew up as one of Los Angeles’ many troubled
youth, which led to four years in L.A. juvenile corrections centers, placements, and camps. She first recognized her love
Category: Fiction for writing while incarcerated. After the birth of her first child, she moved to Tennessee for a new start and received her
ISBN13: 978-1-64556-104-0 certification as a pharmacy technician. While juggling a full-time job and raising six children, she wrote and published her
U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$10.99 debut novel, Kismet, which went on to draw rave reviews and solidified her place as an up-and-coming writer to look out for.
Rights: World
Raynesha currently resides in Nashville with her husband and six children.
Pages: 304
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4
Spine Size: 3/4
Pack: 48
Author’s Residence: Nashville, TN
eBook ISBN: 978-1-64556-060-9
SALES HISTORY
Kismet
4/17 (978-1-62286-894-0)
PUBLISHING HISTORY
Urban Renaissance Trade Paperback
4/19 (978-1-60162-128-3)

• Kismet 2 was previously self-published in 2012. • Facebook marketing
• Kismet 2 is suitable for all clients. • Advertising on UrbanBooks.net
• Promotion and giveaways on Goodreads.com
• Co-op available
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Praise for Deep Harbor

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Praise for Lisa Jones Baker’s Hope Chest of Dreams Series

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Praise for The Astonishing Thing

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Praise for Tracy Clark’s Chicago Mystery Series

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Praise for the Book Retreat Mystery Series by Ellery Adams

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There’s a killer in the picture…

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Praise for Traci Wilton’s first Salem B&B Mystery

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Praise for Julie Anne Lindsey’s Cider Shop Mysteries

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Praise for Mary Monroe’s Lonely Heart, Deadly Heart Series

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Praise for Saundra

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A secret assassin. An impossible mission. Failure is not an option.

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Praise for Anthony J. Tata

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Johnstone Country. Cross at Your Own Risk.

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Johnstone Country. A New Legend in the Making.

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Praise for Dusty Richards and His Novels

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