My anticipation list just continues to grow. I can only pray that means there are many hours of fantastic reading ahead for me. Today, I’m going to showcase 3 (three) more books on that growing list.

The first comes from one of my favourite authors, Sophie Jordan. She became an instant buy author to me when I read her sophomore book, TOO WICKED TO TAME. Sigh. I adore that book. And as luck may have it I got my hand on an advance e-galley copy of her upcoming release, IN SCANDAL THEY WED, and I loved it! Sophie Jordan does sexual tension exactly the way I like it. Her male leads are these nicely balanced alpha heroes–it’s important to me they aren’t over the top. IN SCANDAL THEY WED is the second book in her Penwich School for Virtuous Girls series and it’s a treat not to be missed.

In Scandal They Wed
Author: Sophie Jordan
Publisher: Avon/HarperCollins
Pub. Date: March 30, 2010
ISBN-13: 978-0061579219
384 pages

What kind of woman would marry a man she just met? A woman with nothing to lose.

Long ago, Evelyn Cross sacrificed her good name, her freedom, and any hope for love. Now, in the remote English countryside, she struggles to survive and avoid the scandal threatening to destry all she holds dear…until a sinfully handsome viscount arrives on her doorstep, offering marriage, salvation, and tempting her with so much more.

What kind of man would marry a woman he just met? The kind bound by duty.

Fresh from the war, Spencer Lockhart returns home to claim his title and right the wrong his cousin perpetrated upon Evelyn Cross. In need of a wife, marrying her is a small price to pay for duty. But When he meets her, the fiery chit is not what he expects to find in a ruined lady. As desire flares hotly between them, honor is the last thing on his mind…

What kind of man and woman would marry when they’ve only jet met? The kind who could ignite a scandal with just one touch.

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The next book came to my attention when I received the ARC (Advanced Readers’ Copy). The plot intrigued me and I love the cover. IN PURSUIT OF A SCANDALOUS LADY will be my first foray into the historical world of Gayle Callen, and I’m very much looking forward to the trip. 🙂

In Pursuit of a Scandalous Lady
Author: Gayle Callen
Publisher: Avon/HarperCollins
Pub. Date: April 27, 2010
ISBN-13: 978-0061783418
384 pages

The biggest secret in London is about to be…revealed.

Every gentleman is wondering: Who is the beauty in the scandalous nude portrait hanging in one of London’s most fashionable clubs? Is it true that she’s a member of the ton? Who would be so daring, so reckless?

Julian Delane, Earl of Parkhurst, has a good idea. So good, in fact, that he’s willing to make a wager on it. If only the bet were all that’s at stake…

Determined to clear the family name from a scandal that claimed his father’s life, Julian believes the ravishing model will lead him to answers. Rebecca Leland–spirited, adventurous, with a bit of a wild streak–is just as determined to evade his questions. But when Julian finally corners his quarry, he may find Rebecca well worth the pursuit.

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Last, but certainly not least because this author is in fact my favourite historical author, is a book I’ve been anticipating and champing at the bit to read for the past two years. And last October, Lisa Kleypas left her readers literally hanging on the edge of their seats in the last scene of TEMPT ME AT TWILIGHT (shame on you, Lisa). Well thank goodness soon the wait will be over because on May 25th MARRIED BY MORNING will be released. All I can say about this book is that I can’t remember anticipating a book more. Finally, we get Leo and Catherine Marks’ story. FINALLY! The blurb is short and straight to the point and the sparks are already flying (have long been flying truthfully).

Married By Morning
Author: Lisa Kleypas
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Pub. Date: May 25, 2010
ISBN-13: 978-0312605384
352 pages

Leo, Lord Ramsay, makes the unwelcome discovery that he and the other Hathaways may lose their beloved Ramsay House . . . unless he marries immediately and sires a son within a year . . .

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  1. Yay, two more books to ass to my TBB list.
    The LK book, that one I knew of and like you I’m dying to read it. In an interview LK said that her two characters spend the whole book arguing and making love… she does love to torture her readers, right ??

  7. Hi Beverley! I’v already been looking forward to Lisa Kleypas’s “Married By Morning” so much I can’t stand it, now you have me adding Sophie Jordan and Gayle Callen to my list. Thanks for the recommendations. I’ve never read Sophie Jordan or Gayle Callen before, but these two books coming out sound great.

  8. I landed the Gayle Callen ARC, too! (via contest). In the same goodie bag was Rachel Gibson’s new one : Anything But Trouble…it was SOOOO good. I thought I was going to scream when I saw it. Now if only someone will send me the Kleypas, Hoyt or Dahl ARCs and I will be in heaven.

  13. You know I have never read Lisa Kleypas but I have heard a lot of good things about her books. I am going to have to get one and try her.

  14. I’ve been waiting….patiently…for Married by Morning for what feels like forever LOL =). But I hadn’t heard of the other two books yet, they sound great though. Adding them to my TBR list right now.

  15. All 3 of these sound great! Jordan, Callen, and Kleypas are some of my favorite historical authors.

    I am also looking forward to contemporaries SOMETHING ABOUT YOU by Julie James, NOTHING BUT TROUBLE by Rachel Gibson, and SAVOR THE MOMENT by Nora Roberts.

  17. I can’t wait for Married by Morning! And for Beatrix’s book. I’m sure they won’t disappoint. Julia Quinn’s 10 Things I Love about You looks great, too. I”m also eagerly anticipating Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs.

  18. These all look great! My TBR pile is teetering, but what’s a few more, right? 🙂 Kleypas is already an auto-buy for me so I have Leo’s story written in ink on my new release calendar. 🙂 Now, I’ll have to add these other two.

  20. Sounds like three good ones. I’ll have to pick up Sophie Jordan’s books in the Penwich School series.
    Lisa’s TEMPT ME AT TWILIGHT is on my shelf, I’ll read it when I have MARRIED BY MORNING in my hands. I don’t wait patiently.

  21. Yes, yes, and more yes. I especially cannot wait for Married by Morning, and absolutely loathe the select few who already have it because I’m green with jealousy.

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