Romance in the Fall ...Cuddle up with a romance novel A romance novel is a literary genre developed in Western culture, mainly in English-speaking countries. To be considered a part of the romance genre, a novel should place its primary focus on the relationship and romantic love between two people, and must have an "emotionally and bring a warm glow into your cool, fall evenings. Try these new titles ... A Lifetime Loving You by Mechelle Avey Felice Mechelle Avey (born in Odessa, Texas) is an African-American author. Always an avid reader, Avey founded the now-defunct Multicultural Writers Group on AOL. After the group disbanded, Avey completed her first novel: A Lifetime Loving You Cadeau Moments, September 2000, $6.99, ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 1-930-75840-5 A light-hearted, fast-paced, hilarious tale of Nance and Cory's battle of the sexes and the zany cast of characters that follow. Callaloo cal·la·loo n. 1. The edible spinachlike leaves of the dasheen. 2. A soup or stew made of these leaves or other greens, okra, crabmeat, and seasonings. and Other Lesbian Love Tales by LaShonda K. Barnett New Victoria Publishers, March 2000, $17.95, ISBN 1-892-28108-2 A glimpse into a sensual journey of the love, power and beauty of black lesbian lifestyles. Cappuccino cap·puc·ci·no n. pl. cap·puc·ci·nos Espresso coffee mixed or topped with steamed milk or cream. [Italian, in the Winter by Valerie Rose Avid Press, December 1999, $6.50, ISBN 1-929-61308-3 Computer security expert Alayna Alexander commits to marry a man she doesn't love in order to secure her dream of having a family, but sparks fly when confusion in the form of tall, dark Khavon Brighton, a former hacker, comes into her life. Caught in a Trap by Andree Michelle Genesis Press, Inc., November 1999, $8.95, ISBN 1-885-47887-9 The heroine, Jayna Pierson, desperate and determined to escape her abusive husband, takes a position as a live-in housekeeper at the residence of Kyle Johnson where she finds refuge as well as love. Close Encounters by Sandra Kitt Penguin Putnam, Inc., July 2000, $6.99, ISBN 0-451-20048-9 From bestselling author Sandra Kitt comes a richly emotional story of two people struggling to make sense of their lives in the aftermath of a violent chance encounter. Devastating dev·as·tate tr.v. dev·as·tat·ed, dev·as·tat·ing, dev·as·tates 1. To lay waste; destroy. 2. To overwhelm; confound; stun: was devastated by the rude remark. Rumors: When Lies Destroy by O'Drean E. Banks O'RonJaki Publishing, 1998, $11.55, ISBN 1-896-40050-6 Two innocent young people, deeply in love, find themselves in the fight of their lives to save their love and reputations. Incognito in·cog·ni·to adv. & adj. With one's identity disguised or concealed. n. pl. in·cog·ni·tos 1. One whose identity is disguised or concealed. 2. by Francis Ray BET Publications, August 1999, $5.99, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control ISBN 1-583-14055-7 Bestselling, award-winning author Francis Ray tells the story of a woman who, after witnessing a terrible crime, refuses to share her fears with anyone and ends up falling in love with Jake Hunter, the man hired to protect her. Island Magic by Bette Ford BET Publications, January 2000, $5.99, ISBN 1-583-14113-8 After a few years of being together and knowing they were fated to be together, the two main characters are at odds with each other: one wants to marry and start a family and the other wants nothing to do with marriage, but neither can let go of their love. Never Too Late for Love Never Too Late for Love is a Short Story collection by Warren Adler Plot introduction A second volume of centering around the Sunset Village retirement community in Florida dealing with life, love, and death. by Monica Jackson BET Publications, LLC, June 2000 $5.99, ISBN 1-583-14107-3 The sequel to the author's previous book, Hearts Desire. Tiffany, introduced in book one, gets a second chance at love. Swept Away by Gwynne Forster BET Publications, LLC, April 2000 $5.99, ISBN 1-583-14098-0 Bestselling author Gwynne Forster's newest novel will carry readers into the private life of Veronica Overton, head of a child placement agency, whose esteemed reputation is destroyed when a child placed in foster care disappears. |
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