Recommendations based on Open Seasonby Linda Howard

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  1. Mr. Perfect

    by Linda Howard
    Love story of a woman and her ideal man, who turns out to have a mysterious past.

    What would make the perfect man? That's the deliciously racy topic that Jaine Bright and her three girlfriends are pondering one night at their favorite after-hours hot spot: Mr. Perfect. Would he be ... (Goodreads)

  2. Dream Man

    by Linda Howard
    A thrilling adventure of a woman with a mysterious past, and the man who will risk everything to keep her safe.

    Had she finally met the man she longed for...or was she dreaming? Marlie Keen was trying to lead a quiet, ordinary life. She thought the knowing – the clairvoyance that allowed her to witness crimes ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. After the Night

    by Linda Howard
    A woman returns to her hometown and falls for the wealthy man who once saved her life, but dark secrets threaten their happiness.

    FAITH DEVLIN: A poor, outcast child in Prescott, Louisiana, she'd always adored the town's golden boy from afar. But he called her white trash that sultry Southern night when his rich, respected ... (Goodreads)

  4. Breathing Room

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A woman's life falls apart, leading her to a new start in a dilapidated beach house with a grumpy neighbor.

    Join the New York Times bestselling author on a journey to the sun-washed hills of Tuscany. Another sexy, wonderful, contemporary love story with all the heart, wisdom, and wit that have made Susan ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. The Prize

    by Julie Garwood
    A historical romance novel set in medieval Scotland, where a strong-willed woman is forced to marry a powerful laird to protect her people.

    Librarian's Note: Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found, here,. In the resplendence of William the Conqueror's London court, the lovely Saxon captive Lady Nicholaa was forced to choose a husband ... (Goodreads)

  6. Ransom

    by Julie Garwood
    A knight must save a kidnapped princess from a powerful enemy, and protect his newfound love.

    In England, during the reign of King Richard I , Gillian, as a young child, is woken up in the middle of the night by her father. Alford the Red, and his soldiers have breached their home, ... (Wikipedia)

  7. Nobody's Baby But Mine

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A brilliant physicist wants a baby but not a husband, so she seduces a football player. But things don't go as planned.

    Physics professor Jane Darlington decides on her 34th birthday that the time has come to have the baby that she's always wanted, even though there's no man in her life. Hoping to help the child avoid ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Devil in Winter

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A battle of wits between two strong-willed people who must choose between marriage and pride.

    "I'm Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent. I can't be celibate. Everyone knows that." Desperate to escape her scheming relatives, Evangeline Jenner has sought the help of the most infamous scoundrel in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Kiss an Angel

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A young woman embarks on a cross-country journey to find herself and true love.

    Wedding Day, Pretty, flighty Daisy Devreaux can either go to jail or marry the mystery man her father has chosen for her. Arranged marriages don't happen in the modern world, so how did the ... (Goodreads)

  10. Shadow Music

    by Julie Garwood
    A medieval romance between a Scottish laird and an English lady, with political intrigue and danger threatening their love.

    For Princess Gabrielle of St. Biel, Scotland is a land of stunning vistas, wild chieftains, treacherous glens, and steep shadows–skullduggery, betrayal, and now murder. Prized for her exquisite ... (Goodreads)

  11. Archangel's Heart

    by Nalini Singh
    Archangel Raphael and his consort Elena embark on a dangerous journey to solve the mystery of an ancient artifact and protect their city from a looming threat.

    New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh takes us into a dangerous and exhilarating world where a deadly, beautiful archangel and his once-mortal consort are caught in a fury of twisted ... (Goodreads)

  12. Out of Control

    by Suzanne Brockmann
    Navy SEALs and FBI agents team up to stop a terrorist plot. Action-packed romance with a strong female lead.

    Savannah von Hopf has no choice. To save her uncle's life, she goes in search of Ken "WildCard" Karmody, a guy she barely knew in college who is now a military operative. She must convince him to ... (Goodreads)

  13. Simply Irresistible

    by Rachel Gibson
    A small-town girl becomes a famous model and returns home to find love with the town's former bad boy.

    Georgeanne Howard leaves her fiancé at the altar when she realizes she can't marry a man old enough to be her grandfather, no matter how rich he is. Hockey superstar John Kowalsky unknowingly helps ... (Goodreads)

  14. Bonds of Justice

    by Nalini Singh
    A murder investigation leads to a dangerous conspiracy, testing the loyalty and love of two powerful Psy.

    Return to the powerful, turbulent Psy/Changeling world created by the “amazingly talented” Nalini Singh, as a human detective finds himself working the most unlikely of cases—in the dark heart of a ... (Goodreads)

  15. Romancing Mister Bridgerton

    by Julia Quinn
    A forbidden romance between a wealthy gentleman and a lower-class woman in Regency England.

    ,, From, New York Times, bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the fourth novel in the beloved Regency-set world of her charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Hostage to Pleasure

    by Nalini Singh
    A Psy-Changeling novel where a Psy defector and a Changeling soldier must navigate their attraction while fighting against a dangerous enemy.

    A rebel Psy scientist finds herself at the mercy of a changeling who has sworn vengeance against her kind in this thrilling romance in Nalini Singh’s, New York Times, bestselling series., Separated ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Paradise

    by Judith McNaught
    A passionate, whirlwind romance between two star-crossed lovers against the backdrop of a turbulent world.

    Corporate raider Matthew Farrell had come a long way from the poor, scruffy kid of Indiana's steel mills. A long way from the country club where, feeling like an outsider, he had dared to fall in ... (Goodreads)

  18. Key of Light

    by Nora Roberts
    Three women embark on a quest to restore balance to the world by uniting three ancient keys.

    Malory Price’s life plan has hit a snag. She’s in danger of losing her job managing an art gallery in Pleasant Valley, Pennsylvania. A welcome distraction comes in the form of an invitation to a ... (Goodreads)

  19. Extreme Exposure

    by Pamela Clare
    A photojournalist and a rock climber team up to uncover a corrupt senator's secrets, while facing danger and falling in love.

    Novels such as Carnal Gift and Sweet Release made Pamela Clare's rising star shine. Now, she turns her "impressive" talents to a novel of modern romance - and breathless intrigue... It's been years ... (Goodreads)

  20. Heir to the Shadows

    by Anne Bishop
    A young girl, heir to a powerful family, must navigate the dangerous politics of a world ruled by magical Blood.

    Librarian's note: See alternate cover for this edition, here,. Enough time has passed for the young girl Jaenelle, heir to the magical Darkness, for her physical wounds to heal, while amnesia keeps ... (Goodreads)

  21. Queen of the Darkness

    by Anne Bishop
    A dark fantasy about a young queen's quest to protect her kingdom from a powerful evil.

    Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ISBN 0451456734, here,. Jaenelle Angelline now reigns as Queen-protector of the Shadow Realm. No longer will the corrupt Blood slaughter her people ... (Goodreads)

  22. Ravished

    by Amanda Quick
    A historical romance novel featuring a headstrong heroine and a mysterious hero who must work together to solve a murder mystery.

    The New York Times bestselling author of Rendezvous presents a spellbinding new Regency historical destined to be a hot beach read this summer. Moving from the cozy confines of a tiny seaside village ... (Goodreads)

  23. Smooth Talking Stranger

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A wealthy Texan businessman helps a woman in need, but their attraction complicates things.

    A sinful attraction., Jack Travis leads the uncomplicated life of a millionaire Texas playboy. He makes no commitments, he loves many women, he lives for pleasure. But no one has ever truly touched ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Trouble With Valentine's Day

    by Rachel Gibson
    A romantic comedy about a woman's attempt to find true love in the midst of chaotic Valentine's Day.

    Dumped by her boyfriend, stressed out by her job, Kate Hamilton needs to regroup and get back some self-esteem. She moves from the bright lights of Las Vegas to the wilderness of Gospel, Idaho for ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Ship Who Sang

    by Anne McCaffrey
    A young girl, born with severe physical disabilities, embarks on a journey to become a "brainship", a human-computer interface.

    Helva had been born human, but only her brain had been saved—saved to be schooled, programmed, and implanted into the sleek titanium body of an intergalactic scout ship. But first she had to choose a ... (Goodreads)

  26. If Only It Were True

    by Marc Levy
    A fantastical journey of love, blurring the boundaries between fantasy and reality.

    What do you do when you find a stranger in your closet; particularly when she's surprised that you can even see her – and she can disappear and reappear at whim? What if she then tells you that her ... (Goodreads)

  27. Lake Silence

    by Anne Bishop
    A woman inherits a run-down lakeside resort and discovers dark secrets lurking in the nearby town.

    In this thrilling and suspenseful fantasy, set in the world of the, New York Times, bestselling Others series, Vicki DeVine and her lodger, the shapeshifter Aggie Crowe, stumble onto a dead body . . ... (Goodreads)

  28. Seduce Me at Sunrise

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A historical romance novel about a forbidden love between a wealthy aristocrat and a half-Romani woman.

    He'd tried so hard to forget her., Kev Merripen has longed for the beautiful, well-bred Winnifred Hathaway ever since her family rescued him from the brink of death when he was just a boy. But this ... (Goodreads)

  29. Glory in Death

    by J.D. Robb
    A murder investigation of a powerful businesswoman, uncovering the secrets of a world of money, power and deceit.

    Eve finds the body of famous Prosecuting Attorney Cicely Towers on the night of May 2. Eve returns to Cop Central to find that Commander Whitney was very good friends with Towers, having started out ... (Wikipedia)

  30. Morrigan's Cross

    by Nora Roberts
    An age-old battle between good and evil is reignited, with fate of the world resting on the shoulders of one courageous family.

    Listening Length: 11 hours, 43 minutes Number-one New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts delivers an extraordinary new trilogy—an epic tale that breaks down the boundaries between reality and ... (Goodreads)