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Backlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
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SEPTEMBER DECEMBER 2016

KENSINGTON

K ENSINGTON H ARDCOVER

TEXAS TALL
Sigrid Estrada

THE TYLERS OF TEXAS SERIES


Janet Dailey

Packed with the authentic Western flavor and rugged, all-American men that have made
her a world-wide bestseller, the third installment of Janet Daileys the Tylers of Texas series
spotlights three brothers unafraid to stand tall against any odds, and the women strong
enough to stand beside them.

She cant forget him.


The born rancher who stole her heart, her ex husband, the tough, tender father of her childTori Tyler cant let Will Tyler go to prison for a
crime that was a simple accident. But she cant deny that her feelings for the man run much deeper than loyalty, and her desire for his strong,
sure embrace has never died. Protecting him is second nature, until an unexpected terror threatens to shatter them bothand Tori needs
Wills fierce love more than ever before.
He cant let her go.
The sassy, sexy wife he never meant to drive away, the gorgeous woman who haunts his memory and his fantasiesWill can accept the
blame for the destruction of his marriage, but he cant believe that he and Tori wont have a second chance to make it right. With the ranch
in trouble and his freedom on the line, fighting for her is the only thing that matters.
PRAISE FOR THE TYLERS OF TEXAS SERIES
A riveting story weaving together a sinister mystery and a spirited romance. The pacing keeps the excitement building until the very end.
Meeting fans expectations of an honorable cowboy with depth of character and the strong woman who entices him, Texas Tough is a
winner.RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
Dailey vividly brings to life the mystique that embodies Texas and artfully weaving romance, intrigue, greed, jealousy and murder, Dailey
creates multiple dramas swirling around the Tyler family.Texas Tea & Travel
Big, Bold, and Sexy, Texas True is Janet Daily at her best!Kat Martin
The gallant and charming Tyler brothers wont soon be forgotten.RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on Texas True
Janet Daileys first book was published in 1976. In 1979, Dailey became the first romance author to transition from writing category
romances to writing single title romance novels. Her first mass market romance novel, Touch the Wind, reached the New York Times
Bestseller List. She has written 100 more novels with 325 million copies of her books sold in 19 languages in 98 countries. She is known
for her strong, decisive characters, her extraordinary ability to recreate a time and place, and her courage to confront important,
controversial issues in her stories. You can learn more about Janet at JanetDailey.com.

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KEY SELLING POINTS:


The Tylers of Texas series is Janet Dailey at
her bestcompelling romance and taut suspense
married to her signature spare yet evocative
writing style.
Janet Dailey is a publishing legend, with more
than 100 novels to her name and 325 million
copies sold in 98 countries.
This is the third in a series featuring the
charismatic Tylers of Texas, the kind of
home-grown American heroes that made
Janet Dailey a household name.
Contemporary Western-set series are favorites
among readers, as evidenced by the success of
Linda Lael Millers McKettrick series and Kat
Martins Against series.
Kensington has an exclusive contract for
additional brand new Janet Dailey titles.
Readers are more frequently drawn to Brand
Name authors, and there is no one more
recognizable than Janet Dailey. She has become
the go-to author for readers who want distinctly
American stories and heroes.

CATEGORY: Romance
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9401-2
PRICE: $26.00/$28.95
RIGHTS: OBE
PAGES: 368 TRIM: 6 x 9
SPINE SIZE: 1 1/4 PACK: 32
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Hardcover
Texas Tough
6/15 (978-0-7582-9397-8)

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Texas True
8/14 (978-0-7582-9393-0)
Bannon Brothers: Triumph
6/13 (978-0-7582-5578-5)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9402-9

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K ENSINGTON H ARDCOVER

MURDER AT ROUGH POINT


THE GILDED NEWPORT MYSTERY SERIES

Alyssa Maxwell

In glittering Newport, Rhode Island, at the close of the nineteenth


century, status is everything. But despite being a poorer relation
to the venerable Vanderbilts, Emma Cross has shaped her own
identityas a reporter and a sleuth. In this fourth installment of
the Gilded Newport Mystery series by USA Today bestselling author
Alyssa Maxwell, Emma works with Edith Warton to investigate an
artists murder

ancies and Fashion reporter Emma Cross is sent by the Newport Observer to cover an
elite house party at Rough Point, the cottage owned by her distant cousin Frederick
Vanderbilt, which has been rented as a retreat for artists. To her surprise, the illustrious
guests include her estranged Bohemian parentsrecently returned from Europeas well
as a variety of notable artists, including author Edith Wharton.
But when one of the artistsan English baronetis discovered dead at the bottom of a cliff,
Rough Point becomes anything but a house of mirth. After a second guest is found murdered,
no one is above suspicionincluding Emmas parents.
Even as Newport police detective Jesse Whyte searches for a killer in their midst, Emma tries
to draw her own conclusionswith the help of Mrs. Wharton. But with so many sketchy
suspects, shell need to canvas the crime scenes carefully, before the cunning culprit takes
her out of the picture next
KEY SELLING POINTS:
Fans of Downton Abbey will love the dynamic, well-written characters, the rich,
detailed storytelling, and the gorgeous historical setting of Alyssa Maxwells
historical mysteries.
Murder at the Breakers was a USA Today bestseller.
Beginning with hardcover release of Murder Most Malicious in January 2016,
Kensington began publishing a second historical mystery series by Alyssa
Maxwell. The reviews for her A Lady and Ladys Maid series have been just as
positive as those she has received for the Gilded Newport Mystery books.
Audio rights and large print rights have sold for Murder at Beechwood,
Murder at Marble House and Murder at the Breakers.

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and Goodreads
Promotion on Kensington
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0328-6
PRICE: $25.00/$27.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 1
PACK: 40
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Coral Springs, FL

PRAISE FOR ALYSSA MAXWELLS GILDED NEWPORT MYSTERIES


AbsorbingAn appealing puzzle enhanced by a blend of fiction and history.
Publishers Weekly on Murder at Beechwood

SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
Murder at the Breakers
4/14 (978-0-7582-9082-3)

Maxwells second entry has a credible mystery, solved by a female detective whos
likeable.Kirkus Reviews on Murder at Marble House

Murder at Marble House


10/14 (978-0-7582-9084-7)

For readers who always have fun viewing how the other half lived, this new Gilded Newport
mystery will be a heck of a lot of fun.Suspense Magazine on Murder at Marble House
Alyssa Maxwell began a love affair with the city of Newport years ago. She and her husband
reside in Florida, but part of her heart remains firmly in that small New England city of great
historical significance. For more info please visit alyssamaxwell.com.

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eBook: 978-1-4967-0329-3

K ENSINGTON H ARDCOVER

A CATERED TEA PARTY


A MYSTERY WITH RECIPES

Isis Crawford

Armed with an appetite for solving mysteries, plus plenty of delicious


recipes, the Simmons sisters find themselves steeped in a whistling
kettle of murder at an elaborate tea party. Fans of Diane Mott
Davidson and Joanne Fluke will enjoy the investigative and culinary
antics of the nosey sisters(Library Journal).

veryone in Longely is talking about Blue House, an art complex that will bring the
town a theater, an art gallery, and even a restaurant and coffee bar. But theyre less
than enthusiastic about Ludvoc Zeb Zalinsky the self-made billionaire whos funding the
complexand rubbing everyone the wrong way. Bernie and Libby reluctantly agree to cater
the Alice in Wonderland themed tea party hes planned, but it quickly becomes clear that
Zeb is madder than the hatter hell be dressed as
The night of the benefit arrives and Westchesters finest show up in droves, having paid
$500 apiece to attend Zebs meticulously-orchestrated tea party. But just when it seems the
production is going according to plan, Zeb lifts an electric tea kettle, clutches his chest,
and falls to the floor in fittingly dramatic fashion. The kettle shorted out and his pacemaker
malfunctionedbut it doesnt take long for police to decide that this seemingly random
accident was actually cold-blooded murder
As Bernie and Libby set out to find the culprit, they realize Zeb might have had more enemies
than money. With so many possible culprits to sort through, only one thing is clear: Zeb was
poured a steaming cup of revengeand a second serving may be on the menu
KEY SELLING POINTS:
A Catered Tea Party will appeal to readers of food-related mysteries by
Joanne Fluke, Diane Mott Davidson, and G.A. McKevett.
Readers love series with continuing characters, and Crawfords culinary
mystery series has built an audience of devoted followers.
Includes delicious recipes.
PRAISE FOR ISIS CRAWFORD
Lively and entertainingRT Book Reviews, 4 Stars, on A Catered Mothers Day
High action and clever sleuthing keep this mystery moving.
RT Book Reviews on A Catered Fourth of July
Cozy fans will appreciate the zany characters, witty dialogue and puzzling plot.
Publishers Weekly on A Catered St. Patricks Day
Fans of Diane Mott Davidson and Joanne Fluke will enjoy the investigative and culinary
antics of the nosey sisters.Library Journal on A Catered Birthday Party
Isis Crawford is married, with twin boys, she presently resides in Hastings-on-Hudson,
New York, where she is working on the next Bernie and Libby culinary mystery.

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CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-333-8
PRICE: $25.00/$27.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 1
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Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
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A Catered Mothers Day
5/15 (978-0-61773-329-1)
A Catered Fourth of July
7/14 (978-0-7582-7491-5)
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11/13 (978-0-7582-7489-2)
eBook: 978-1-61773-334-5

D AFINA H ARDCOVER

THE STRIVERS ROW SPY


Jason Overstreet

Stunning, suspenseful, and unforgettably evocative, Jason


Overstreets debut novel glitters with the vibrant dreams and
dangerous promise of the 1920s Harlem Renaissance, as a
recent college graduate is recruited by a young J. Edgar Hoover
to become the first African American FBI agent.

or college graduate Sidney Temple, the Roaring Twenties bring opportunities even
members of his accomplished black bourgeois family couldnt have imagined. His
impulsive marriage to independent artist Loretta is a happiness he never thought hed find.
And when hes tapped by J. Edgar Hoover to be the FBIs first African-American agent,
he sees a once-in-a-lifetime chance to secure real justice.
Instead of providing evidence against Marcus Garvey, prominent head of the dangerously
radical back-to-Africa movement, Sidney uses his unexpected knack for deception and
undercover work to thwart the Bureaus biased investigation. And by giving renowned leader
W. E. B. Du Bois insider information, Sidney gambles on change that could mean a fair
destiny for all Americans
But the higher Sidney and Loretta climb in Harlems most influential and glamorous circles,
the more dangerous the stakes. An unexpected friendship and a wrenching personal tragedy
threaten to shatter Lorettas innocent trust in her husbandand turn his double life into a
fast-closing trap. For Sidney, ultimately squeezed between the Bureau and one too many
ruthless factions, the price of escape could be heartbreak and betrayal no amount of skill
can help him survive.

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CATEGORY: Fiction

KEY SELLING POINTS:


A debut author, Overstreet is young, attractive, and easily promotable.
Kensington will publish one new trade paperback historical mystery by him
each year.
The Strivers Row Spy is based strongly in historical fact and on the timeline of
events surrounding the FBIs quest to take down Marcus Garvey. Many readers
will be interested in this largely overlooked period of history between 1919
and 1923 when The Bureau, known now as the FBI, hired African American
agents to infiltrate Harlem.
Overstreets novel will appeal to readers of mysteries and spy fiction, as well
as readers interested in the early Harlem Renaissance, the lives of historical
figures such as Claude McKay, James Wormley Jones, Marcus Garvey, W.E.B.
Du Bois and the FBIs activities around a cultural period that paved the way for
the Civil Rights Movement.
Jason Overstreet lived in Colorado, Texas and New Mexico before moving to Southern
California, where he pursued a B.A. in Communications and a M.A. in Education. He worked
in Education for a decade before turning to writing full time. Overstreet lives in L.A. and is
a member of the Los Angeles Writers Group. Please visit him online at joverstreet.com.

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ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0176-3
PRICE: $25.00/$27.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 384
TRIM: 6 x 9
SPINE SIZE: 1 1/32
PACK: 32
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Los Angeles, CA
eBook: 978-1-4967-0177-0

K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK

THE LANGUAGE OF SISTERS


Cathy Lamb

From acclaimed author Cathy Lamb comes a warm and thoughtful


novel. The Language of Sisters is as poignant as it is humorous and
explores the echoes of the past that cling to the presentand how
love, laughter, and family can rescue us time and again.

oni Kozlovsky cant explain how she knows exactly what her sisters are feelingonly
that the connection seems to happen out of the blue. Since Toni, Valerie, and Ellie were
little girls in Communist Russia, their parents have insisted its simply further proof that
the Kozlovskys are special and different.
Now a crime and justice reporter, Toni lives on a yellow tugboat on Oregons Willamette
River. As far as her parents are concerned, the pain of their old life and their dangerous
escape should remain buried in the Moscow they left behind, as should the mysterious past
of their adopted brother, Dmitry. But lately, Tonis talent for putting on a smile isnt enough
to keep memories at bay.
Valerie, a prosecuting attorney, wages constant war against the wrongs she could do nothing
about as a child. Youngest sister Ellie is engaged to marry an Italian, breaking her mothers
heart in the process. Toni fears shes about to lose her home, while the hard edged DEA
agent down the dock keeps trying to break through her reserve. Meanwhile, beneath the
culture clashes and endearing quirks within her huge, noisy, loving family are deeper secrets
that Toni has sworn to keepeven from the one person she longs to help most.

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CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9510-1

KEY SELLING POINTS:


Lamb has a gift for writing uplifting novels with endearing, unusual heroines
who must overcome their dysfunctional backgrounds.
Like all of Lambs novels, The Language of Sisters touches on timely subjects.
It explores issues of immigration, culture clashes and widowhood.
The First Day of the Rest of My Life, Such a Pretty Face, Henrys Sisters, and
Julias Chocolates all sold to the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild,
among other book clubs.
Henrys Sisters was an Indie Next List Notable.
PRAISE FOR CATHY LAMB
Lamb is an amazing storyteller, weaving seamlessly through the past and present and
bringing fantasy and reality together to make a memorable tale.
RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars Top Pick GOLD on My Very Best Friend
A Different Kind of Normal is as equally heart wrenching, touching, and uplifting as any of
Lambs previous offerings.San Francisco Book Review
Eloquent and triumphant.The Oregonian on The First Day of the Rest of My Life
Cathy Lamb was born in Southern California and grew up in Oregon. Cathy Lamb writes
full time and lives with her family in Beaverton, Oregon. Readers can visit her website at
cathylamb.org.

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PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 480
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 1 5/32
PACK: 32
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Beaverton, OR
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
My Very Best Friend
8/15 (978-0-7582-9508-8)
If You Could See What I See
8/13 (978-0-7582-5940-0)
A Different Kind of Normal
8/12 (978-0-7582-5939-4)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9511-8

K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK

ROOT, PETAL, THORN


Ella Joy Olsen

In this beautifully written and powerful debut novel, Ella Joy Olsen
traces the stories of five fascinating women who inhabit the same
historic home over the course of a centurybraided stories of love,
heartbreak and courage connect the women, even across generations.

vy Baygren has two great loves in her life: her husband, Adam, and the bungalow they buy
together in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Salt Lake City, Utah. From the moment she
and Adam lay eyes on the home, Ivy is captivated by its quaint detailsthe old porch swing,
ornate tiles, and especially an heirloom rose bush bursting with snowy white blossoms.
Called the Emmeline Rose for the homes original owner, it seems yet another sign that this
place will be Ivys happily-ever-afterUntil her dreams are shattered by Adams
unexpected death.
Striving to be strong for her two children, Ivy decides to tackle the home-improvement
projects she and Adam once planned. Day by day, as she attempts to rebuild her house and
her resolve, she uncovers clues about previous inhabitants, from a half-embroidered
sampler to buried wine bottles. And as Ivy learns about the women who came before her
the young Mormon torn between her heart and anti-polygamist beliefs, the Greek immigrant
during World War II, a troubled single mother in the 1960sshe begins to uncover the
lessons of her own journey. For every story has its sadness, but there is also the possibility
of blooming again, even stronger and more resilient than before
KEY SELLING POINTS:
A key element to this Salt Lake City-set novel is that the historical characters
are Mormons and the subject of polygamy plays an important role.
Readers who enjoy successful womens fiction in trade and hardcover, such
asOrphan Train, Big Little Lies and What She Left Behindthat examine
the past as well as the present and explore the relationships between women
will enjoy this Kensington debut.
Olsen has spent nearly a decade on the Board of Directors for the Salt Lake
City Public Library system. She is also a member of Womens Fiction Writers,
Writers @ Work and the SLC Bibliophiles Book club.

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CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0562-4
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World English
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 25/32
PACK: 48

Ella Joy Olsen lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, in a century old brick bungalow with her husband
and three children. She has spent nearly a decade on the Board of Directors for the Salt Lake
City Public Library system (and even more years browsing the stacks), and is a member of
Womens Fiction Writers and the best book club ever, (SLC Bibliophiles). Visit her website at
ellajoyolsen.com, follow her on Twitter at @ellajoyolsen, and find her on Facebook.

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AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Salt Lake City, UT
eBook: 978-1-4967-0563-1

K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK

MURDER WITH MACARONI


AND CHEESE
THE MAHALIA WATKINS SOUL FOOD MYSTERY SERIES

A.L. Herbert

A high school reunion takes a deadly turn in the second in A. L.


Herberts fresh and inventive series set within the bustle of a top soul
food restaurantthe first cozy mystery series with a predominantly
African-American cast.

hen the organizing committee for her upcoming high school reunion desperately
needs a caterer, Halia agrees to help out. Soon shes serving up her signature
macaroni and cheese and famous chicken wings to a host of appreciative ex-classmates.
Some folks have blossomed since graduation. Others, like manipulative Raynell Rollins,
currently married to a former football star, havent changed nearly enough.
When Raynell is found dead the morning after the reunion, the role call of possible suspects
could fill the school gymnasium. Extra-marital affairs, mega-church scandals and sports
secretsRaynell had her perfectly manicured hand in a lot of sticky situations. With her
cousin Wavonnes bungling assistanceand a helping of unwelcome dating advice from
her mother, CeliaHalia is on course to track down the killer, before she becomes the
alumna most likely to meet an untimely end
KEY SELLING POINTS:
Includes five delicious soul food recipes that will appeal to foodie fans.
First cozy mystery series with a predominantly African American cast.
Readers who enjoy a dash of comedy with their mysteries will enjoy reading
about Halias quirky family.
First book in the series, Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles, received
fantastic reviews.
Will appeal to fans of female sleuths and cozy mysteries.

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CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-176-1
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 288 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 23/32 PACK: 56
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Arlington, VA

PRAISE FOR THE MAHALIA WATKINS MYSTERY SERIES


Foodies will welcome Herberts amusing debutPublishers Weekly
I cant wait for second and third helpings of this scrumptious soul food mystery series.
Leslie Meier, author of French Pastry Murder
Soul food and sassy characters combine in this series debut for a feast that will satisfy the
appetites of readers.Library Journal
This first in a planned series, complete with recipes, is funny and refreshingly
straightforward.Kirkus Reviews
A.L. Herbert grew up in both Prince Georges County and Charles County, Maryland. A.L.
Herbert is currently working on the next Mahalia Watkins Soul Food Mystery and more
delicious comfort food recipes. Visit alherbert.com.

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SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles
3/15 (978-1-61773-174-7)
eBook: 978-1-61773-177-8

K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK

THE WILSON DECEPTION


THE FRASER AND COOK MYSTERY SERIES

David O. Stewart

Against the backdrop of the Paris Peace Conference that would


remake Europe in the wake of World War I, David O. Stewart reunites
Dr. Jamie Fraser and Speed Cook, protagonists of the acclaimed
The Lincoln Deception, in an intriguing presidential mystery

he Great War has ended, and President Woodrow Wilsons arrival in Paris unites the city
in ecstatic celebration. Major Jamie Fraser, an army physician who has spent ten months
tending American soldiers, is among the crowd. As an expert on the Spanish influenza,
Fraser is also called in to advise the presidents own doctor on how best to avoid the deadly
disease. Despite his robust appearance, Wilson is more frail than the public realizes. And
at this pivotal moment in history, the presidents health could decide the fate of nations.
While Fraser investigates Wilsons maladies, he encounters a man he has not seen for twenty
years. Speed Cookex-professional ball player and advocate for Negro rightsis
desperate to save his son Joshua, an army sergeant wrongly accused of desertion. Pledging
to help Cook, Fraser and his friend are soon embroiled in dramatic events unfolding
throughout Paris. At stake is not only Joshua Cooks freedom, but the fragile treaty that may
be the only way to stop Europe from plunging into another brutal war.

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CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0325-5
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95

KEY SELLING POINTS:


In The Wilson Deception, David O. Stewart reunites Dr. Jamie Fraser and
Speed Cook, protagonists of the acclaimed The Lincoln Deception.
Stewarts expertly researched novel includes a cast of vividly drawn
historical figures, including includes T.E. Lawrence, David Lloyd George,
and Winston Churchill.
Stewart is also the author of award-winning nonfiction, including The Summer
of 1787: The Men Who Invented the Constitution, which won the Washington
Writing Award as Best Book of 2007.
A talented speaker who does dozens of events for each book release,
Stewart has spoken at many prestigious venues, including the Library of
Congress, Virginia Historical Society, National Book Festival, Enoch
Pratt Free Library, the Abraham Lincoln Library & Museum, and the Woodrow
Wilson Presidential Library.
PRAISE FOR DAVID O. STEWARTS HISTORICAL MYSTERIES
TerrificThe Washington Post on The Wilson Deception
Most Lincoln fiction is dreadful. This fast-paced and smartly researched first novel is
astonishingly good, complete with sharp and colorful characters, nicely drawn by Stewart.
Bloomberg News, 6 Best Books of 2013 on The Lincoln Deception
David O. Stewart is an award-winning author and the president of the Washington
Independent Review of Books. He is the author of several acclaimed histories. Stewarts
first novel, The Lincoln Deception was published last year to wide critical acclaim.
He lives in Maryland and readers can visit his website at davidostewart.com.

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RIGHTS: World English


PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 3/4
PACK: 48
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Garrett Park, MD
PUBLISHING HISTORY:
Kensington Hardcover
10/15 (978-0-7582-9069-4)
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
The Lincoln Deception
9/13 (978-0-7582-9067-0)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0325-5

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BEYOND YOUR TOUCH


THE DARK HEART SERIES

Pat Esden

The second book in Pat Esdens three-book new adult paranormal


series, about exorcism and dark magic rooted in a familys
mysterious past, is perfect for fans of Jeaniene Frosts Broken
Destiny series.

She wants more than he can promise.


His desires could lead to betrayal.
But without each other, neither can survive the dangers ahead.
Annie Freemont knows this isnt the right time to get involved with a man like Chase. After
years of distrust, shes finally drawing close to her estranged family, and hes an employee on
their estate in Maine. Though she never intended to stay on the estate for long, her fathers
illness and the mysteries surrounding her family made leaving impossible. And now with the
newfound hope of rescuing her long-missing mother, Annies determined to be involved with
the familys plans one way or another.
If only she could keep her mind off Chase and focus on the impending rescue, but theres
something about the enigmatic Chase that she cant resist. And shes not the only woman.
Annie fears a seductive stranger who is key to safely freeing her mother is also obsessed with
him. As plans transform into action and time for a treacherous journey into a strange world
draws near, every move Annie makes will test the one bond shes trusted with her secrets,
her desiresand her heart.

MARKETING PLANS:
Advance reading copies
Print and online advertising
Feature title in the Kensington
Fiction eNewsletter
National print media campaign
Early reviewer promotions
through Goodreads, Net Galley &
Kensington kLovers program
Publicity outreach for reviews,
round-ups and feature coverage
Blog tour and ongoing
blogger outreach
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0007-0
PRICE: $12.95/$13.95

KEY SELLING POINTS:


This is an original series by a debut author.
With the strong paranormal hook, this New Adult series will also have a broad
appeal to fantasy YA readers looking to expand their horizons.
This series offers the hallmarks of new adult fiction with a unique paranormal
mythology that will stand apart from the pack.
New adult is one of todays hottest genres and appeals to two huge readerships,
fans of YA and romance. YA authors who have crossed over into new adult
include Maggie Stiefvater (Shiver, 7/14) and romance authors who have
crossed over into new adult: Jeaniene Frost and J. Lynn/Jennifer L. Armentrout.
Pat Esden spends time in her northern Vermont home writing stories about brave, smart
women and the men who capture their hearts. An antique-dealing florist by trade, shes also
a member of Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, Romance Writers of America, and
the League of Vermont Writers. Her short stories have appeared in a number of publications,
including Orson Scott Cards Intergalactic Medicine Show, the Mythopoeic Societys
Mythic Circle literary magazine, and George H. Scitherss anthology Cat Tales. You can find
Pat online at PatEsden.com, Facebook.com/PatEsdenAuthor, Twitter @PatEsden, and
PatEsden.blogspot.com.

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RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 25/32 PACK: 48
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
near Burlington, VT
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
Hold on Me
3/16 (978-1-4967-0005-6)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0008-7

K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK

THE FORM OF
THINGS UNKNOWN
Robin Bridges

With the same mix of teen angst and intriguing literary and cultural
references that have propelled John Green to success, The Form
of Things Unknown explores the subject of mental health issues as
two teens grapple to fit in with peers, and realize that while they
may see the world a little bit differently, real acceptance can only
come from within.

atalie Roman isnt much for the spotlight. But performing A Midsummer Nights Dream
in a stately old theatre in Savannah, Georgia, beats sitting alone replaying mistakes
made in Athens. Fairy queens and magic on stage, maybe a few scary stories backstage. And
no one in the cast knows her backstory.
Except for Lucashe was in the psych ward, too. He wont even meet her eye. But Nat
doesnt need him. Shes making friends with girls, girls who like horror movies and Ouija
boards, who can hide their liquor in Coke bottles and laugh at the theaters ghosts. Natalie
can keep up. She can adapt. And if she skips her meds once or twice so they dont interfere
with her partying, it wont be a problem. She just needs to keep her wits about her.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
Robin Bridgess debut YA fantasy, The Gathering Storm, was published by
Delacorte, Random House in October 2012 and received glowing trade reviews.
The main characters struggle with mental illness, which is highly topical and
a prevalent issue facing many teens today making Bridges characters relatable,
grounded and of-the-moment.
Robin has a beautiful website, a book video for her fantasy Katerina series,
and an active blog.
She attends multiple reader cons and has organized successful signings for
her previous books.
PRAISE FOR THE GATHERING STORM
An imaginiative, complex blend of history and magic.Publishers Weekly
The plot is rich and intriguing.School Library Journal

MARKETING PLANS:
Advance reading copies
Print and online advertising
Early reviewer promotions
through Goodreads, NetGalley &
Kensington kLovers program
Publicity outreach for reviews,
roundups, and feature coverage
Email marketing and social
media promotion
Blog tour and digital
marketing campaign
CATEGORY: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0356-9
PRICE: $9.95/$10.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 3/4
PACK: 48
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Gulfport, MS
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
Dreaming of Antigone
4/16 (978-1-4967-0354-5)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0357-6

By day, Robin Bridges is a mild mannered writer of young adult fiction. By night, shes
a pediatric nurse who pokes small children with needles. Robin lives on the Gulf Coast
with her family, two dogs, three cats, thirteen fish, and two starfish. She is the author of the
historical fantasy series, the Katerina Trilogy, published by Delacorte/Random House.
You can learn more about Robin at robinbridges.com.

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K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK

THE COTTAGE ON
PUMPKIN AND VINE
Kate Angell, Jennifer Dawson,
and Sharla Lovelace

Intriguingly linked novellas about the cottage on Pumpkin and Vine,


where the magic of three couples romances comes to life amidst the
sexy fun and flirtation of a Halloween costume party.

Welcome to Moonbright, MaineWhere the scents of donuts and cider waft through the
crisp night airwith just a hint of magic.
Its time for the annual Halloween costume party at the cottage on Pumpkin and Vine, the
perfect place to celebrate the pleasures of the season. Guests return to the picturesque B & B
year after year to snuggle up in its cozy rooms, explore the quiet, tree-lined streets and enjoy
all the spooky fun of the holiday. But local legend whispers that its also a place where wishes
have a strange way of coming true.
For three unsuspecting revelers, its going to be an enchanted weekend of candy corn kisses
and midnight black kittens, along with some real Halloween surprisesthe kind that make
your heart skip a beatfor many more celebrations to come
KEY SELLING POINTS:
Summer and holiday themed anthologies are common but Autumn/ Halloween
themed romance collections are rare. This one is certain to stand-out on
bookshelves as well as on blogs and in reviewers circles.
Kate Angells also participated in the successful The Sugar Cookie Sweetheart
Swap (Kensington TP, 10/13) as well as That Mistletoe Moment (Kensington
TP, 10/16).
Contemporary romance with a touch of magic is a hot trend.
PRAISE FOR THE AUTHORS
Fast-paced. Fun characters.
Lori Foster New York Times bestselling author on Kate Angell
An author to watch out for.RT Book Reviews on Jennifer Dawson
A writer with a fresh new voice.
Jodi Thomas New York Times bestselling author on Sharla Lovelace

MARKETING PLANS:
Advance reading copies
Print and online advertising
Early reviewer promotions
through Goodreads, NetGalley &
Kensington kLovers program
Holiday advertising
Publicity outreach for reviews,
roundups, and feature coverage
Blog tour
Social media advertising
and promotions
Promotion on
kensingtonbooks.com,
kateangell.com,
jenniferdawsonauthor.com,
and sharlalovelace.com

CATEGORY:
Contemporary Romance
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0688-1
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 25/32
PACK: 48

New York Times bestselling author Kate Angell lives in Naples, Florida. Please visit her on
Facebook or at kateangell.com.
Jennifer Dawson grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and graduated from DePaul University
with a degree in psychology. She lives outside of Chicago. Visit her at
jenniferdawsonauthor.com.
Sharla Lovelace is a bestselling, award-winning author of sexy small-town love stories. She
is the author of five stand-alone novels and the exciting Heart of the Storm series. Please visit
her at sharlalovelace.com.

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AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Naples, FL(Angell);
Chicago, IL(Dawson);
Port Neches, TX (Lovelace)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0690-4

K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK R EPACKAGE R EISSUE

THE HEALING POWERS


OF VINEGAR
Revised And Updated Third Edition
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO NATURES MOST REMARKABLE REMEDY

Cal Orey
The book that launched The Healing Powers series! This revised
and updated third edition of The Healing Powers of Vinegar is
a complete guide to vinegar and its amazing powers for health and
well-being. Includes many vinegar recipes. More comprehensive
and more up-to-date than any other book on the subject, The Healing
Powers of Vinegar appeals to every age and demographic group.

evised and updated, this comprehensive book draws on the latest scientific studies
and interviews with top health researchers to reveal how apple cider and red wine
vinegarsas well as balsamic, fruit, rice, and herb-infused vinegarscan help you stay
healthy. Youll also find proven home health cures, innovative cosmetic secrets, lively
anecdotes, and environmentally friendly household hintsfrom making countertops
sparkle to cleaning up kids and pets.
Take advantage of vinegars natural therapeutic, antioxidant, and culinary virtues as
this 5,000-year-old healer evolves in new uses and productsfrom sipping vinegars to
home-cooked foods.

MARKETING PLANS:
Online advertising
Social media advertising
and promotions
Feature title on
kensingtonbooks.com
and calorey.com
CATEGORY: Health
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0380-4 (R)

Learn how vinegar helps lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancer.

PRICE: $15.00/$16.95

Discover how vinegars acetic acid kills bacteria, and may help prevent tuberculosis
and combat antibiotic-resistant superbugs.

RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 368
TRIM: 6 x 9

KEY SELLING POINTS:


Third edition of the bestselling book in the Healing Powers series.
The Healing Powers of Vinegar has sold more than 200,000 copies, has been
translated into more than a dozen languages, was featured in Bookspans book
clubs and in Preventions Rodale book club.
Updated with new recipes, the latest research on the health benefits of vinegar,
and back-up studies.
Featuring a new foreward by Dr. Will Clower, an award-winning author,
neuroscientist, nutritionist, and founder of Mediterranean Wellness, LLC.
PRAISE FOR THE HEALING POWERS OF VINEGAR
A practical, health-oriented book that everyone who wants to stay healthy and live longer
should read.Patricia Bragg, N.D., Ph.D., author of Apple Cider Vinegar
The essential book on vinegarthe number one superfood of all time!
Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., author of The Fat Flush Plan
Vinegar is right there in your cupboardwaiting for you to open its health properties for
you and your family.Dr. Will Clower, CEO Mediterranean Wellness
Cal Orey is an accomplished author and journalist. She lives in northern California.
Readers are invited to visit her website at calorey.com, read her blog The Writing Gourmet
at calorey.blogspot.com, find her on Facebook, and follow her on Twitter.

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SPINE SIZE: 29/32


PACK: 40
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Lake Tahoe, CA
PUBLISHING HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
9/06 (978-0-7582-1529-1)
10/00 (978-1-57566-609-9)
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
The Healing Powers of Olive Oil
1/15 (978-1-61773-453-3)
The Healing Powers of Coffee
8/12 (978-0-7582-7330-7)
The Healing Powers of Honey
10/11 (978-0-7582-6159-5)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0381-1

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DEAD MANS SONG


THE PINE DEEP SERIES

Jonathan Maberry

New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry has been


hailed as the new master of horror. Kensington is proud to
repackage and reissue his second novel in the Pine Deep trilogy,
which launched his career. Now for the first time in trade paperback,
this spine-tingling roller-coaster ride of thrills will appeal to fans
of Stephen King, Joe Hill, Bentley Little, and Dean Koontz.

omething evil has awakened in the town of Pine Deep. While a local newsman tries to
piece together the gruesome events of a long-buried crime, others are preparing for the
return of an unstoppable scourge. Bodies mutilated beyond description, innocents driven
to acts of vicious madnessa monstrous legacy is preying on the living and the dead. There
are those in Pine Deep who are not what they seem. Who are driven by a thirst for blood
and revenge. And who are quietly building an army of the undead
KEY SELLING POINTS:
First trade paperback edition of the second novel in the trilogy that launched
the career of New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry.
Kensington will cross promote Maberrys 2016 reissues with his new novel Kill
Switch (St. Martins Griffen, 5/16). Exciting new cover art will create buzz and
attract new readers.
Ghost Road Blues won the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel of 2006. It
was also nominated for Best Novel.

MARKETING PLANS:
Print and online advertising
Social media advertising
and promotions
Promotion on
kensingtonbooks.com and
jonathanmaberry.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0540-2 (R)
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 512
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 1 1/4
PACK: 32

PRAISE FOR JONATHAN MABERRYS PINE DEEP SERIES


Maberrys vampire novels are unique and masterful.Richard Matheson
Horror on a grand scale, reminiscent of Stephen King.Publishers Weekly
Maberrys works will be read for many, many years to come.Ray Bradbury
Jonathan Maberrys horror is rich and visceral. Its close to the heartand close to the
jugular.Kevin J. Anderson
Maberry will scare the hell out of you.Tess Gerritsen
JonathanN Maberry is a New York Times bestselling and five-time Bram Stoker
Award-winning horror and thriller author, editor, comic book writer, magazine feature
writer, playwright, content creator and writing teacher/lecturer. He was named one of
the Todays Top Ten Horror Writers by Horror Novel Reviews. His award-winning young
adult novel Rot & Ruin is an American Library Association Top Pick. His novels Extinction
Machine and V-Wars are in development for TV, and Rot & Ruin is being developed for
film. His books have been published in more than two-dozen countries. He lives in southern
California. Readers are invited to visit him on Facebook and at jonathanmaberry.com.

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AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
San Diego, CA
PUBLISHING HISTORY:
Pinnacle Mass Market
7/07 (978-0-7860-1816-1)
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
Ghost Road Blues
6/16 (978-1-4967-0539-6)
Citadel Press Trade Paperback
Zombie CSU
9/08 (978-0-8065-2877-9)
eBook: 978-0-7860-2213-8

D AFINA T RADE P APERBACK

THE SCORE
Kiki Swinson

Kiki Swinson, the bestselling author known for fast, tension-packed


(Library Journal) novels featuring the glamour and grit of Virginias
most notorious streets, shows what happens when a criminal
partnership takes a detour that puts its members on the road to
jealousy, revenge, and murder

Going once
Identity theft mastermind Lauren Kelly has always had a taste for the finer things. With her
lover and accomplice, Matt Connors, by her side, theres nothing she cant buy or steal
Going twice
When their partner, Yancy, stumbles onto a tycoons multi-million dollar bank account,
Lauren expects the latest scam will go smoothlyuntil she discovers Matt and Yancy are
planning the ultimate betrayal
Someones going to die
Fortunately, Lauren is one step ahead of Matt. Once she disappears with every last dollar,
theyll have no doubt they chose the wrong woman to deceive. But all three of them chose
the wrong target

MARKETING PLANS:
Cross marketing with Schemes
(Dafina TP, 10/16)
Print and online advertising
Online promotions and publicity
Social media advertising
and promotions
Promotion on
kensingtonbooks.com
and kikiswinson.net
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-966-8

KEY SELLING POINTS:


Kensington has had great success reissuing Kiki Swinsons previously
published titles in mass market and pairing her in anthologies with other top
urban authorsnow she is back with an ambitious, original new story.
Im Still Wifey spent seven months on the Essence bestseller list.
Audio rights for Playing Dirty, Notorious, Heist, Lifestyles of the Rich and
Shameless, A Gangster and a Gentleman, and Most Wanted were sold to
Recorded Books.
Book Club rights for her books were sold to Black Expressions.
Includes a teaser for The Mark (Dafina HC, 2/17).
PRAISE FOR KIKI SWINSON
[A] well-crafted plot. Pitch-perfect dialog, juicy sexual trysts, cold-blooded betrayal, and
ruthless violence mark this suspenseful fast-moving tale that is topped off by a shocking
epilogue. Street lit fans will want this outstanding example of current urban fiction.
Library Journal Starred Review for The Score
A sizzling, action-packed, electric and gut-wrenching novel.
RT Book Reviews on Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless
Kiki Swinson is the national bestselling author of over 30 novels and short stories. She
completed her first novel while incarcerated and her second novel, Wifey, became the first
book in one of todays best-selling street lit series. Swinson resides in Virginia Beach,
Virginia. Visit her online at KikiSwinson.net.

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PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 256
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 25/32
PACK: 48
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Virginia Beach, VA
SALES HISTORY:
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fistful of Benjamins
10/14 (978-0-7582-8028-2)
A Gangster and a Gentleman
10/12 (978-0-7582-5182-4)
eBook: 978-1-61773-967-5

D AFINA T RADE P APERBACK

MY MARRIED BOYFRIEND
THE LOVE & REVENGE SERIES

Cydney Rax

Known for delivering soapy, dramatic tales like Niobia Bryant,


Cydney Rax returns with the second book in her sexy three-book
series about a husband and wife, his mistresses, her affair, and the
shocking antics that follow when all of their secrets are revealed.

orgeous Nicole is about to get everything shes hustled for. Shes having her rich,
married lover Rashads baby, and a lucky break has made her a media heroineand
the perfect new wife material. With one more deception here, a couple more little seductions
there, shell finally push Rashads wife, Kiara, completely out of his life. With her formidable
competition gone, Nicole will lock down Rashads ever-wandering interest, and be the next
Mrs. Eason for sure
But there are some temptations even this sexy schemer finds tough to pass up. Especially
her first love, ex-con Ajalon, whos just walked back into her life. His intense hunger,
chiseled body, and mind-blowing endurance are throwing Nicole off her game and reigniting
emotions way too hot to controlor resist. But hes also handed Kiara, and another
interested ex, the perfect ammo to expose Nicole and blow her world apart once and for
all. Now the only guarantee for all involved is shattering scandaland mutually assured
destruction

MARKETING PLANS:
Advance reading copies
Print and online advertising
Email marketing through
eNewsletters and eblasts to
Kensington and author fan lists
Social media advertising
and promotions
Promotion on
kensingtonbooks.com
and cydneyrax.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0138-1
PRICE: $9.95/$10.95

KEY SELLING POINTS:


My Married Boyfriend is the second book in an explosive three-book series
by Cydney Rax.
All the books in this series will be priced competitively at $9.95 to entice
readers to pick up these sexy reads.
Kensington has had much success in repackaging Cydney Raxs backlist
mass market titles from Random House, but this is Raxs first original trade
paperback series for Kensington.
Like Shonda Rhimes, the queen of television with successful shows like Greys
Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away With Murder, Rax knows how to
keep readers hooked by creating fast-paced, sexy and suspenseful storylines
filled with mystery, romance, and high stakes.
PRAISE FOR IF YOUR WIFE ONLY KNEW
Secrets, scandal, betrayal and revengethere are no clean hands in the first book of this
saga. Every one of the characters has a false sense of entitlement, and they are so, so wrong.
A wild ride, this story is engrossing, and I cant wait for the sequels.
RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
Cydney Rax became obsessed with becoming a writer after reading Terry McMillans
Disappearing Acts. Her author dreams were realized through her eyebrow-raising debut
novel, My Daughters Boyfriend. Born and raised in Detroit, she resides in Houston.
Visit her at cydneyrax.com.

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RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 27/32
PACK: 40
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Houston, TX
SALES HISTORY:
Dafina Trade Paperback
If Your Wife Only Knew
1/16 (978-1-4967-0143-3)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0139-8

Kimberly Butler

K ENSINGTON H ARDCOVER

CHRISTMAS
CARAMEL MURDER
THE HANNAH SWENSEN MYSTERY SERIES
Joanne Fluke

Just in time for Christmas, New York Times bestselling author Joanne Fluke returns with
a special holiday treat for her readersa mini Hannah Swensen mystery and even more
delectable recipes!

hristmas normally descends on Lake Eden, Minnesota, as gently as reindeer alighting on a rooftopbut this yuletide season the
only thing coming down Hannah Swensens chimney is a case of murder

The holidays have arrived, and Hannah and her good pal Lisa have agreed to provide all the goodies for the towns annual production of A
Christmas Carol. But before anyone can say Bah, humbug! a Santa-sized sackful of trouble ensues. Like the fact that Lisas husband will be
playing Mr. Claus to his ex-girlfriend Phyllis Bates Mrs. Claus. Or that before the curtains even go up Phyllis is found dead in the snow
wearing a costume that the real Mrs. Claus would put on the naughty list. Soon after the suspects pile up faster than snowdrifts in a blizzard,
while a merry murderer remains on the loose. With clues even harder to find, it might take a visit from ghosts of Christmas past to wrap up
this mystery in time for the holidays
PRAISE FOR JOANNE FLUKES HANNAH SWENSEN MYSTERIES
LivelyAdd the big surprise ending, and fans will be more than satisfied.Publishers Weekly on Double Fudge Brownie Murder
Culinary cozies dont get any tastier than this winning series.Library Journal on Red Velvet Cupcake Murder
Fans of this wildly popular series will not be disappointed. Fluke has kept this series strong for a long time, and there is still plenty to enjoy
for foodie crime fans.Booklist on Cinnamon Roll Murder
Flukes books are a reminder of days when friends and family unapologetically chomped, chewed and crunched on foods one now needs
to pre-register with food police, days when lard ruled.The Sun Chronicle
If your reading habits alternate between curling up with a good mystery or with a good cookbook, you ought to know about Joanne
Fluke.The Charlotte Observer
Joanne Fluke is the New York Times bestselling author of the Hannah Swensen mysteries, which include Wedding Cake Murder, Double
Fudge Brownie Murder, Blackberry Pie Murder, and the book that started it all, Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder. That first installment in the
series has been adapted for television as Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery, followed by Murder, She Baked: A Plum
Pudding Mystery on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel. Like Hannah Swensen, Joanne Fluke was born and raised in a small town in
rural Minnesota, but now lives in Southern California. Please visit her online at JoanneFluke.com.

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KEY SELLING POINTS:


There are over four million of Joanne Flukes
Hannah Swensen books in print.
In May 2015, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
premiered the original movie franchise based
on Joanne Flukes bestselling Hannah Swensen
culinary mystery series. Murder She Baked:
A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery starring Alison
Sweeney and Cameron Mathison became the
most-watched and highest-rated movie debut in
network history, only to be topped in November
2015 with the second movie, based on Plum
Pudding Murder. The third movie, based on Peach
Cobbler Murder, premieres on Hallmark
Movies & Mysteries in January.
A Christmas Caramel will be a sweetly packaged,
holiday gift book, similar to Debbie Macombers
Christmas Cookbook (Harlequin, 2011).
Two of Joanne Flukes biggest successes have
been her Christmas themed mysteries: Sugar Cookie
Murder and Plum Pudding Murder. Joanne Fluke
also anchored two of our most successful Christmas
collections: Candy Cane Murder and Gingerbread
Cookie Murder.
Joanne Fluke consistently publishes three New
York Times bestsellers annually and is known as
the Queen of Culinary Mystery.
The Hannah Swensen Mystery Series have been
translated into seven languages. Flukes titles are
consistently chosen as Main Selections or Featured
Alternates of The Mystery Guild, Doubleday, and
Book of the Month Club.
Will contain over 20 original holiday recipes!
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-228-7
PRICE: $20.00/$21.95
RIGHTS: World PAGES: 208
TRIM: 5 x 7 SPINE SIZE: 3/4 PACK: 44
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Granada Hills, CA

MARKETING PLANS:
Advance reading copies
Extensive print, digital and broadcast
advertising campaign
Major media coverage
Promotion through both Kensington and authors
social media platforms, newsletter subscribers, and
fan groups
Outreach to libraries and mystery-focused bookstores
Teasers, videos, recipes, book club materials
and shareable content on dedicated website
JoanneFlukeMysteryParty.com
Partnership with Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
for cross-promotion with Joanne Fluke television
movie adaptations
National author tour
Branded promo materials distributed to retailers,
libraries, media, and fans

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Kensington Hardcover
Wedding Cake Murder
3/16 (978-1-61773-216-4)
Double Fudge Brownie Murder
3/15 (978-0-7582-8040-4)
Blackberry Pie Murder
3/14 (978-0-7582-8037-4)
eBook: 978-1-61773-229-4

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Chelsea Claus Photography

K ENSINGTON H ARDCOVER

THE HOUSE ON
HONEYSUCKLE LANE
Mary McDonough

Mary McDonough welcomes readers back to the small town of Olivers Well, Virginia, first
introduced in her debut novel, One Year, a story of holiday and homecoming,
as three siblings gather for Christmas to remember, laugh, fight, planand find their way
forward as a family once more.

ven in a town as picturesque and rich in history as Olivers Well theres something special about the Reynolds house on Honeysuckle
Lane. Sturdy yet graceful, well-proportioned outside and within, its where Andie, Emma, and Daniel Reynolds grew upbefore they
began to grow apart.

For Danny, this first reunion since their mothers death is a chance for him and his sisters to relive cherished holiday traditionsattending
the church concert, lighting the town treebefore finally settling their parents estate. But readying the house for sale proves no easy task
when every piece of furniture and every moment together stirs up the past.
Andie, the oldest sibling, didnt just leave home years ago, she left her young daughter too. Though shes found fulfillment and fame as a
self-help author, coming back shakes her equilibrium. How can she presume to guide others if she cant be honest with those closest to her,
much less herself? Middle child Emma struck out on her own instead of accepting her fathers offer to share his business. Yet now she finds
herself drawn back to her towns quiet rhythms and routines, wondering if its possible to start over.
PRAISE FOR ONE YEAR
A heartfelt, charming story.Library Journal
Mary McDonough, brings a unique storytelling skill to her debut novel, One Year. With keen insight into the human spirit, McDonough
weaves a story about the trials and tribulations of a close knit Virginia family. Beautifully written with captivating characters, One Year draws
you into the complexities of small town life where the bonds of family are tested. One Year is a heartwarming story of family reconciliation
that is not to be missed.Michael Morris, author of Man in the Blue Moon
Theres a lot to like in this tale of three generations of a family whose lives were all dictated by a single tragic event. The interplay between
the relatives is real enough that readers will feel part of the Fitzgibbon family. And the frustration adult children feel as their parents age, and
as they watch their now-adult children made decisions is palpable.RT Book Reviews
Insightful, layered and compassionate, One Year is a story to remember. McDonough writes with warmth and wisdom about family,
friendship, and what we hold dear in life.Jane Porter, author of Its You
Mary McDonough starred as Erin on the award winning television series, The Waltons, for nine years, as well as in the made-for-TV
reunion movies that followed. She wrote and directed the award winning film For the Love of May and continues to act on stage and screen.
She is also the author of the novel One Year and the memoir Lessons from the Mountain: What I Learned from Erin Walton. Mary was the
founding president of LUPUS LA, and created InTheKnow to raise awareness about womens health issues. She currently lives in Colorado
with her husband. Readers can visit her website at marymcdonough.com.

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KEY SELLING POINTS:


The House on Honeysuckle Lane will appeal to
fans of sweet, heartwarming, small town fiction
by authors such as Debbie Macomber (Ballantine)
and Holly Chamberlin (Kensington). It will also
appeal to fans of Mary McDonough and those readers
who enjoyed the first Olivers Well novel, One Year.
For nine seasons, Mary McDonough was Erin
on the beloved TV show The Waltons, still in
syndication around the world and selling millions
of copies on DVD.
Mary McDonough joins the other ranks of
other TV celebrities, including Rick Springfield
and Lauren Graham, who have moved from
memoir writing to novels.
Mary McDonough is much in demand as a life
coach and motivational speaker.

CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9351-0
PRICE: $25.00/$27.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 27/32
PACK: 40

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One Year
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eBook: 978-0-7582-9352-7

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BRITISH MANOR MURDER


Stephanie Foster

THE LUCY STONE MYSTERY SERIES


Leslie Meier

Leslie Meiers beloved sleuth Lucy Stone is saying cheerio to Tinkers Cove, Maine and jetting
off to jolly old England! But when a murder occurs at the British manor where shes staying,
she has to search for a killer among those who live upstairs and downstairs

lthough Perry, the earl of the house, and his sister, Poppy, are surprisingly accommodating to their jetlagged guests, Lucy feels uneasy
after a fallen portrait sparks talk of a deadly family omen. The bad vibes come in quicklysnobby Aunt Millicent and her handmaiden
Harrison unexpectedly drop by for the exhibition, and meals with the family are consistently tense. But real trouble begins when a body,
bludgeoned by the chapels gold-plated reliquary, is found in a hidden, sealed off room. Stranger still, the corpse is identified as Harrisons
son, Cyril.
Considering the weapon and the clandestine location, Lucy wouldnt be shocked if the murder was an inside job. Cyril wasnt exactly a
gentleman, and its unclear what business he had on the property. Was the victim trying to make off with the family riches before meeting
his end? Or was a scorned country squire looking to settle an ancient indiscretion for good? One things for surethe criminal is privy
to Moreton Manor secrets
To end the reign of terror, Lucy must keep her ear to the ground and mind time-honored traditionsno matter how unusual. Because
Lucy has a hunch that the killer has been in her company all along, just waiting for a chance to make blueblood run red
PRAISE FOR LESLIE MEIER AND HER LUCY STONE MYSTERY SERIES
Warm and homespun characters, plenty of seaside ambience and a fast-moving plot make this a perfect winter cozy.
Publishers Weekly on St. Patricks Day Murder
Longtime Lucy Stone series readers will be happy to catch up on life in Tinkers Cove in this cozy Christmas mystery.
Library Journal on Christmas Carol Murder
A delight from start to finish.Suspense Magazine on French Pastry Murder
Reading a new Leslie Meier mystery is like catching up with a dear old friend.Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author
Leslie Meier writes with sparkle and warmth.Chicago Sun Times
Leslie Meier is the acclaimed author of over twenty Lucy Stone mysteries and has also written for Ellery Queens Mystery Magazine.
She is currently at work on the next Lucy Stone mystery. Readers can visit her website at LeslieMeierBooks.com.

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KEY SELLING POINTS:


There are over one million Lucy Stone
mysteries in print!
In this installment, the series sleuth travels to
England to go on an estate tour with her friends.
With its interesting setting and descriptions of
the historical British manor, this book will appeal
to armchair travelers and Anglophiles in addition
to cozy mystery readers.
British Manor Murder is actually Lucy Stones
second visit to England. She first crossed the
pond in English Tea Murder, which was one of
our most successful Lucy Stone mysteries to date!
While they enjoy all of the fun hijinks of the
cozy mystery genre, Meiers Lucy Stone mysteries
also tend to introduce more real issues than
other cozies.

CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-7710-7
PRICE: $25.00/$27.95
RIGHTS: US, Canada, & OM PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 SPINE SIZE: 1 PACK: 40
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Harwich, MA

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Candy Corn Murder
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10/14 (978-0-7582-7704-6)
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10/13 (978-0-7582-7701-5)
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THE BABE RUTH DECEPTION


Patrice Gilbert

David O. Stewart

Distinguished historian and bestselling author David O. Stewart continues his historical
mystery series as the unlikely detective team of Dr. Jamie Fraser and Speed Cook gets swept
up in the maelstrom of the Roaring Twenties, when corruption seems everywherefrom the
bootleggers flouting Prohibition to the cherished heroes of the American Pastime now
tarnished by scandal.

abe Ruth, the Sultan of Swat, is having a record-breaking season in his first year as a New York Yankee. In 1920, he will hit more home
runs than any other team in the American League. Larger than life on the ball field and off, Ruth is about to discover what the Chicago
White Sox players accused of throwing the 1919 World Series are learningbaseball heroes are not invulnerable to scandal. With suspicion
in the air, Ruths 1918 World Series win for the Boston Red Sox is now being questioned. Under scrutiny by the new baseball commissioner
and enmeshed with gambling kingpin Arnold Rothstein, Ruth turns for help to Speed Cooka former professional ballplayer himself before
the game was segregated and now a promoter of Negro baseballwhos familiar with the dirty underside of the sport.
Cook in turn enlists the help of Dr. Jamie Fraser, whose wife Eliza is coproducing a silent film starring the Yankee outfielder. Restraint does
not come easily to the reckless Ruth, but the Frasers try to keep him in line while Cook digs around.
As all this plays out, Cooks son Joshua and Frasers daughter Violet are brought together by a shocking tragedy. But an interracial
relationship in 1920 feels as dangerous as a public scandaleven more so because Joshua is heavily involved in bootlegging. Trying
to protect Ruth and their own children, Fraser and Cook find themselves playing a dangerous game
PRAISE FOR DAVID O. STEWARTS HISTORICAL MYSTERIES
TerrificThe books fun part is its name game, as familiar historic figures mingle with made-up charactersThe storylines dangling
threads are braided into a tight, clever finish, worthy of a vintage spy caper or 007s own playbook. Now which president will Stewart select
for his next escapade?The Washington Post on on The Wilson Deception
Stewart deftly depicts the mood of an era and the colorful figures who shaped it.Publishers Weekly on on The Wilson Deception
This fast-paced and smartly researched first novel is astonishingly good, complete with sharp and colorful characters, nicely drawn by
Stewart, who in his other self is a lawyer-turned-historian.Bloomberg News, 6 Best Books of 2013 for The Lincoln Deception
Dense with detail and intrigue, making a hearty read for conspiracy addicts.Library Journal on The Lincoln Deception
David O. Stewart is an award-winning author, Pushcart Prize Nominee, and the president of the Washington Independent Review of
Books. He is the author of the acclaimed nonfiction books Madisons Gift (2015), American Emperor (2011), Impeached (2010), and
The Summer of 1787 (2008). His first historical fiction novel, The Lincoln Deception, was released in 2013 to much acclaim, followed
by The Wilson Deception in 2015. Stewart has appeared many times on C-Spans Book TV, as well as Chris Matthews Hardball, CNN, and a
variety of regional television and radio outlets. He has also practiced law for over 25 years, presenting arguments before the U.S. Supreme
Court and an impeachment trial in the United States Senate. For more info and clips from David O. Stewarts media appearances, please visit
DavidOStewart.com.

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KEY SELLING POINTS:


In The Babe Ruth Deception, David O. Stewart
reunites Dr. Jamie Fraser and Speed Cook,
protagonists of the acclaimed The Lincoln Deception
and The Wilson Deception.
The Babe Ruth Deception will appeal to
fans of historical mysteries, as well as baseball
enthusiasts!
Stewart is also the author of award-winning
nonfiction, including The Summer of 1787: The
Men Who Invented the Constitution, which
won the Washington Writing Award as Best Book
of 2007.
The Lincoln Deception spent four weeks on the
Barnes & Noble trade paperback bestseller list!

CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0200-5
PRICE: $25.00/$27.95
RIGHTS: World English
PAGES: 304 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 1 PACK: 40
AUTHOR----S RESIDENCE:
Washington, D.C.

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The Wilson Deception
10/15 (978-0-7582-9069-4)
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The Lincoln Deception
9/13 (978-0-7582-9067-0)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0201-2

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THE MURDER OF A QUEEN BEE


THE HENNY PENNY FARMETTE MYSTERY SERIES

Meera Lester

In the bestselling tradition of cozy mystery stars such as Joanne


Fluke and Diane Mott Davidson, Meera Lester presents a cute,
engaging sequel to A Beeline to Murder, featuring beekeeping,
organic gardening, pastry baking - and an engaging farmette owner
who must solve a murder mystery in her small San Francisco Bay
Area town.

hen Abby Mackenzie invites her free-spirited friend, Fiona Mary Ryan, owner of Ancient
Wisdom Botanicals, to her farmette for lunch, she never imagines that Fionas no-show
will lead to a murder investigation.
Only hours after their lunch date, Fionas body is found in a burning car in what at first
appears to be a tragic accident. But after the coroners report is issued, its clear she was
dead before being placed in the vehicle. Someone has gone to great lengths to cover up a
murder. But whoand why?
Driven by her loyalty to her friend, and her deeply ingrained skills as a trained investigator,
Abby sorts through suspectswho seem to be sprouting up everywhere.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
The series is based on the authors actual Henny Penny Farmette, which has
a popular website where she blogs about raising chickens, honey bees, and
heirloom vegetables.
Each book in the series will include at least 5 yummy recipes.
An excerpt from this book will appear as a teaser at the end of A Beeline to
Murder (Kensington MM, 8/16).
Meera Lester plans on attending Malice Domestic in Bethesda, MD (April
29-May 1, 2016) and Book Passage Mystery Writers Conference in Corte
Madera, California (July 28-31 2016).
PRAISE FOR A BEELINE TO MURDER
A mystery featuring a lady cop turned farmer who cant help digging up clues? What fun!
Joanne Fluke
Meera Lesters engaging debut, A Beeline to Murder, offers beekeeping, organic gardening,
pastry and bakingand an engaging mystery. Crammed full of homey farming advice,
beekeeping tips, and recipes, this debut cozy will be popular with readers who love G.A.
McKevett or Joanne Fluke.Library Journal
Farming tips and murder vie for the readers attention in Lesters appealing debut cozy.
Publishers Weekly
Meera Lester is the author of the first Henny Penny mystery, A Beeline to Murder, and
nearly two dozen nonfiction books. She is the proprietress of the real Henny Penny Farmette.
She blogs about life there at hennypennyfarmette.com. You can also visit her at
meeralester.com.

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CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-913-2
PRICE: $25.00/$27.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 288
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 1
PACK: 40
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Concord, CA (SF Bay area)
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Hardcover
A Beeline to Murder
10/15 (978-1-61773-909-5)
eBook: 978-1-61773-914-9

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AN ANGELS TOUCH
Heather Graham

Beautifully presented in hardcover gift format, this sweet,


heart-warming novel is the perfect holiday read for Heather
Grahams legions of fans.

on and Cathy Angel have never been apart since that fateful day they met in college.
Now in their thirties and pursuing demanding careers in New York City, the two have
only grown more closely entwined. Until tragedy strikes
When a hurtling train strikes the couples car on a snowy Christmas Eve, Cathy and Don find
themselves looking down at their mangled gray Beamerand their own bodies inside.
Neither fully in this world or the next, they learn that in order to move on, they must perform
six miracles before midnight. But with no experience in the field of divine intervention,
both are convinced their mission can only end in disaster
But on this sparkling, silent night, these two reluctant angels will discover that there is no
greater gift than the one we are all blessed to give: the gift of love
KEY SELLING POINTS:
Heather Graham has written over 100 novels, many of which are New
York Times and USA Today bestsellers, and is a household name among
romance fans.
Heather is a tireless promoter who attends numerous conventions each year
in addition to sponsoring yearly fan events at the RT Book Reviews convention
as well as her own annual fan event in New Orleans.

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and feature coverage
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Romance eNewsletter
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advertising and promotion
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through Goodreads, NetGalley
and Kensington kLovers

CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0867-0 (R)
PRICE: $12.95/$13.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 160

PRAISE FOR AN ANGELS TOUCH


A unique portrayal of the heavenly realm featuring a yuppie angel Gabriel. The realistic,
punchy dialog is a plus for this short contemporary.
Library Journal on An Angels Touch
Just in time for the holiday season, powerhouse author Heather Graham Pozzessere
brings forth a heartfelt and heartwarming story of true love and sacrifice. Wonderfully magic
reading!RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars for An Angels Touch
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Heather Graham has written over
one hundred novels and novellas and is a founding member of the Florida Romance Writers
chapter of RWA. She has been published in approximately twenty languages, and has been
honored with awards from RT Book Reviews, Georgia Romance Writers, Affaire de Coeur
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.

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SPINE SIZE: 5/8
PACK: 56
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Coral Gables, FL

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GAINING VISIBILITY
Pamela Hearon

Poignant and uplifting, Gaining Visibility is an exhilarating story of


one womans realization that even the deepest scars have a beauty of
their ownand that its time to take her place in the sun once more

ulia Berkwiths daughter has moved to Alaska, her beloved mother-in-law is in a nursing
home, and her ex-husband is in Hawaiiwith a younger woman. In her late forties, Julia
is now used to being invisible. But even if she has to do it alone, shes determined to celebrate
her victory over breast cancer by hiking Italys Cinque Terre. And while shes there, she can
scout out treasures for her interior design business back in Kentucky.
Invigorated by the beauty of the Italian countryside, Julia seems unstoppable, until shes
injured by a rockone that happens to belong to thirty-something stone mason Vitale DeLuca.
Reluctantly, Julia accepts Vitales insistent offer of lodging while she recovers. But in his
home, amid his exquisite sculptures, Julia sees beyond his charm and looks to something
special: a talent she must bring to the worlds attention. And once she does, she plans to step
aside to leave him in the spotlight. But Vitale has seen something in Julia too, something she
is no longer able to recognize in herself. And he is determined to find a way to show it to her.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
Great Southern voice and sensibilityperfect beach read and book club book.
A survivor of breast cancer herself, Pamela is truly writing what she knows.
Though there are many moments that tug the heartstrings, this is a book about
hope, not grief.
Other than the breast cancer angle, the greater theme in the book is women:
What is it to be a woman of a certain age and realize that the world doesnt
value you as it once did, and how to continue valuing yourself.
Pamela has been writing for Harlequin for the past five years, making her
plugged in to a community of women who are the exact audience for this book.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and there are many events
happening where Pamela can speak about her own experience.

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CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0428-3
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 25/32
PACK: 48

PRAISE FOR PAMELA HEARON


[A] nicely paced story, featuring a sizzling sexual attraction between the leads
RT Book Reviews, 4 stars, on Out of the Depths
[A] testament to Hearons writing skill and her novel storytelling.
RT Book Reviews, 4 stars, on His Kind of Perfection
Pamela Hearon is a former teacher who began a second career as a writer. With
several books published by Harlequin SuperRomance (including 2013 RITA finalist Out
of the Depths), Gaining Visibility is her first womens fiction novel. Pamela splits her
time between homes in Illinois and Florida, traveling the country with her husband.

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AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Illinois and Florida
eBook: 978-1-4967-0429-0

K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK

THE COLDWATER WARM


HEARTS CLUB
Lexi Eddings

Light-hearted yet heart-warming, Lexi Eddings first book in a new


contemporary series is set in the fictional town of Coldwater Cove,
Oklahoma, where you can fill up on comfort food and gossip at the
Green Apple Grill, get your problems solved by the Methodist Prayer
chain, and satisfy that nostalgia for home and community.

or Lacy Evans, returning to flyover country is the definition of failure. She had everything
she wantedan award-winning design firm, a chic city condo, a handsome, aristocratic
almost-fianc. Then her boyfriend ran off with her receptionist and her clients money. Now
shes out of business and crashing on her parents couch. When she slides into a booth at the
Green Apple Grill, shes feeling lower than a worms belly.
But Lacys old classmate Jacob Tyler is happy to see her. Coldwaters football hero came
back from Afghanistan short part of a leg and some peace of mind, but hes counting his
blessings, and Lacy could be one of them. Then theres her ex, Daniel, wearing a sheriffs
badge and a wedding ring, but looking like young summer love. And a host of unlikely
serendipities: the selfless do-gooders who sneak around taming curmudgeons and
constructing second chances. The Fighting Marmots. The sprawling, take-no-prisoners
Bugtussle clan.
Lacy thought she knew her hometown, and herself. She just wanted to get on her feet and
keep running. But the longer she stays, the more she finds to change her mind
KEY SELLING POINTS:
First in a trio of small town romances with big themes.
The Coldwater series will focus on women returning home, finding themselves
and rebuilding their lives while incorporating strong romantic elements.
This book features a Wounded Warrior hero, which is highly topical and
provides a unique hook for this book and will widely appeal to those with
family in the military.
Lexi is participating in an anthology titled Forget Me Not which will benefit
Alzheimers research.

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lexieddings.blogspot.com
CATEGORY:
Contemporary Romance
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0403-0
PRICE: $9.95/$10.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320

ADVANCE PRAISE FOR THE COLDWATER WARM HEARTS CLUB


Readers of sweet romance will fall in love with Coldwater Cove. Lexi Eddingss talent shines
in this edgy, fresh story.Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author

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SPINE SIZE: 25/32
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AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
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Lexi Eddings is the pen name of multi-published author Diana Groe, who has written for
Kensington, Sourcebooks, and Entangled. Her historical romances have received glowing
reviews from Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and RT Book Reviews.

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A CHANGE OF HEART
Sonali Dev

Delving beyond the surface of modern Indian-American life, comes an extraordinary story
of secrets, danger, and the risks we take in the name of love by Sonali Dev, the author of
A Bollywood Affair and The Bollywood Bride.

r. Nikhil Nic Joshi had it allmarriage, career, purpose. Until, while working for Doctors Without Borders in a Mumbai slum, his
wife, Jen, discovered a black market organ transplant ring. Before she could expose the truth, Jen was killed.

Two years after the tragedy, Nic is a cruise ship doctor who spends his days treating seasickness and sunburn and his nights in a boozy haze.
On one of those blurry evenings on deck, Nic meets a woman who makes a startling claim: she received Jens heart in a transplant and has a
message for him. Nic wants to discount Jess Koiralas story as absurd, but theres something about her reckless desperation that resonates
despite his doubts.
Jess has spent years working her way out of a nightmarish life in Calcutta and into a respectable Bollywood dance troupe. Now she faces
losing the one thing that mattersher young son, Joy. She needs to uncover the secrets Jen risked everything for; but the unforeseen bond
that results between her and Nic is both a lifeline and a perilous complication.
PRAISE FOR SONALI DEV AND HER NOVELS
A vibrant, emotional storyreaders will rejoice at the results.The Washington Post on The Bollywood Bride, Best Romances of 2015
Exquisitely writtenA bright, beautiful gem.Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review for The Bollywood Bride, Best Books of 2015
An impressive debutVibrant and exuberantly romantic, Affair is chock full of details that reflect Indias social and cultural flux.
NPR.com on A Bollywood Affair, 100 Most Swoon-Worthy Romances of All Time
All the ingredients for a Bollywood movie can be found in this charming romanceA contemporary, transcontinental romance told with
a light touch and lots of sizzle.Library Journal on A Bollywood Affair, Best Romances of the Year
Sonali Devs first literary work was a play about mistaken identities performed at her neighborhood Diwali extravaganza in Mumbai. She
was eight years old. Despite this early success, Sonali spent the next few decades getting degrees in architecture and written communication,
migrating across the globe, and starting a family while writing for magazines and websites. With the advent of her first gray hair her love for
telling stories returned full force, and she now combines it with her insights into Indian culture to conjure up stories that make a mad tangle
with her life as supermom, domestic goddess, and world traveler. Sonali is an active member of RWA and WFWA. She lives in the Chicago
suburbs with her very patient and often amused husband and two teens who demand both patience and humor, and the worlds most perfect
dog. Visit her on the web at sonalidev.com.

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KEY SELLING POINTS:


Sonali Dev is a rising star; her debut novel,
A Bollywood Affair, was a critical and commercial
favorite, as was her second novel, The Bollywood
Bride. Her debut novel appeared on over a dozen
Best Of lists, including Library JournalBest
Books of 2014, ALA Reading List-Best Romance,
RT Book ReviewsReaders Choice Award Nominee
among many others. The Bollywood Bride was also
featured as a NPR Best Books of 2015, The
Washington Post Best Romances of 2015, Kirkus
Best Books of 2015, among other Best Of lists.
A Change of Heart will be cross-promoted with
the mass market edition of A Bollywood Affair,
which is being published in September 2016.

CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0574-7
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 27/32 PACK: 40
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Chicago, IL

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and sonalidev.com

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Kensington Trade Paperback
The Bollywood Bride
10/15 (978-1-61773-015-3)
A Bollywood Affair
11/14 (978-1-61773-013-9)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0575-4

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A MARCH TO REMEMBER
THE HATTIE DAVISH MYSTERY SERIES

Anna Loan-Wilsey

Traveling secretary Hattie Davish is taking her singular talents to


Washington, D.C. to help Sir Arthur Windom-Greene research his
next novel. But in the winding halls of the nations capital, searching
for the truth can sometimes lead to murder

attie is in her element, digging through dusty basements, attics, and abandoned
buildings, not to be denied until she fishes out that elusive fact. But her delightful
explorations are dampened when she witnesses a carriage crash into a carp pond beneath
the shadow of the Washington Monument. Alarmingly, one of the passengers flees the
scene, leaving the other to drown. The incident only heightens tensions brought on by the
much publicized arrival of Coxeys Army, thousands of unemployed men converging on
the capital for the first ever organized march on Washington. When one of the marchers is
found murdered in the ensuing chaos, Hattie begins to suspect a sinister conspiracy is at
hand. As she expands her investigations into the motives of murder and closes in on the trail
of a killer, she is surprised and distraught to learn that her research will lead her straight to
the highest levels of government

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KEY SELLING POINTS:


The Hattie Davish Mystery series blends history and a feisty smart heroine who
solves crimesan irresistible combination.
Readers who enjoy Victoria Thompson, Anne Perry, Carol Carr, and Deanna
Raybourn will love Anna Loan-Wilseys novels.
Large print rights have sold for A Deceptive Homecoming and A Lack of
Temperance.

CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-728-2
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 3/4
PACK: 48

PRAISE FOR THE HATTIE DAVISH MYSTERY SERIE


A well-written historical mystery that brought the period to life.
Mystery Scene on A Deceptive Homecoming
Anna Loan-Wilsey has a real talent for pulling the reader into a past world of both charm
and chaosI cant wait to read her next adventure.
Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author of Finding Mercy
Delightfulcozy fans will eagerly await Hatties next adventure.
Publishers Weekly on A Lack of Temperance
This historical cozy debut showcases the authors superb research. Readers will be
fascinateda warm beginning.Library Journal on A Lack of Temperance
Anna Loan-Wilsey is currently working on her next book in the Hattie Davish Mystery
series. She earned her B.A. at Wells College and had several poems published in their literary
magazine, The Chronicle. Readers can visit her website at annaloanwilsey.com.

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AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Nevada, IA
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Books Trade Paperback
A Deceptive Homecoming
8/15 (978-1-61773-726-8)
A Sense of Entitlement
7/14 (978-0-7582-7638-4)
Anything But Civil
10/13 (978-0-7582-7636-0)
eBook: 978-1-61773-729-9

K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK

SHOOT EM UP
THE MAISIE MCGRANE MYSTERY SERIES

Janey Mack

Library Journal proclaims that Mystery buffs will not only be


swept up in the ingenious and well-crafted plot but will love the
irrepressible Maisie in Janey Macks debut Times Up. Now in
her third mystery, Masie McGrane is undercover running guns
with the mafia, while her familys running wild!

eter maid turned undercover cop Maisie McGrane managed to survive her first sting
operation with just a few minor stab woundsand some lingering emotional scars.
An assassination attempt on the mayor brings the ATF and DEA to Chicago, and theyre
counting on Maisies underworld connections to help them infiltrate and cripple a cartel
running guns and drugs into the city. But she wont be going it alone. The DEAs
hand-selected charismatic hard-case Lee Sharpe as her partner and protector. And hes
taking his assignment seriouslyin every way. But with her meddling Chicago PD family
threatening to expose her true identity at any moment, Maisie will have to scramble to
stay one step ahead of them, the cartel, and her new partner before her cover is shot.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
This is the third in a new three book mystery series, over the course of which
the main character progresses from meter maid to full-fledged cop.
Author is a member of Sisters-in-Crime, Desert Sleuths and Scottsdale Writers
The popular show Blue Bloods is also about Chicago police officers
The Maisie McGrane Mystery series showcases the same character-driven,
humorous-yet-realistic sensibility as the massively success Stephanie Plum
series, as well as mystery series by Carl Hiassen and C.J. Box.

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media campaign
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fiction site, mystery bloggers,
and NetGalley users
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and promotions
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Goodreads and NetGalley
Promotion on
kensingtonbooks.com
and janeymack.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-694-0
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95

PRAISE FOR TIMES UP


Mystery buffs will not only be swept up in the ingenious and well-crafted plot but will love
the irrepressible Maisie.Library Journal, Starred Review

RIGHTS: World

Macks outstanding debut conjures up equal parts Janet Evanovich (zany characters) and
Michael Harvey (the Chicago political machine). Riotous characters, including the members
of the large McGrane clan, enhance a fast and furious plot that expertly balances menace and
laugh-out-loud hijinks.Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Scottsdale, AZ

The most engaging new detective in a long time. Janey Macks debut is a stand-out.
Hy Conrad, author of Toured to Death and the Mr. Monk mysteries

PAGES: 352 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4


SPINE SIZE: 27/32 PACK: 40

SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
Choked Up
1/16 (978-1-61773-692-6)
Times Up
7/15 (978-1-61773-690-2)
eBook: 978-1-61773-695-7

Janey Mack grew up always wanting to be a cop but her dad wouldnt let her, so she did
the next best thing and created Maisie McGrane, who gets to do everything she cant. She
lives with her husband and children in Scottsdale, Arizon. Please visit her at janeymack.com.

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HOME WITH MY SISTERS


Mary Carter

Against a stunning winter backdrop, fan-favorite Mary Carter brings


rare insight to the deep and complicated nature of sisterhooda
bond that endures far beyond childhood, and can always bring us
home again.

aith, Hope, and Joy. As children, the Garland sisters seemed to fit together as seamlessly
as their names. Banding together helped them survive their free-spirited parents, who
moved from place to place and whim to whim, until their father took off for good. But as the
girls grew up, they became virtual strangers.
This Christmas, they intend to spend the holidays in their usual way: far apart. But their ailing
grandmother wants her girls around her once more, and Hope, always the peacemaker,
convinces her reluctant sisters to travel to Leavenworth, Washington. Hope is immediately
charmed by the unique setting, modeled on a Bavarian village, and by her grandmothers
handsome, mysterious neighbor. Still, theres scant trace of celebration within the Garland
family. Joys main motivation for visiting is to secure start-up funds for a coffee shop. Faith,
oblivious to her childrens unhappiness, is waiting until the holidays are over to announce
that her marriage is over and she has a new love. With a festive schedule of candy-cane
martinis, hot tubs, and snowball fights, Hope tries to expose and heal old resentments, but
moving forward as a family will take more than a little seasonal goodwill.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
Mary Carters latest novel will appeal to fans of Jodi Picoult, Cathy Lamb and
Wendy Wax.
Home With My Sisters will also appeal to fans of Christmas themed fiction and
those who enjoy books about the relationships between sisters.
Mary Carters acclaimed novels have been translated into eight languages.

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advertising
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websites
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marycarterbooks.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-708-4
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 27/32
PACK: 40

PRAISE FOR MARY CARTER


A touching novel. Publishers Weekly on The Things I Do for You
A marvelous combination of wit and heart.
RT Book Reviews on The Things I Do for You
The ending is as enchanting as the Ireland she describes, and this is guaranteed to become
one of the books on your shelf that youll want to read again.
Fredericksburg.com on The Pub Across the Pond
The unique spin Carter takes on the familiar theme of self-discovery gives this a welcome,
fresh feel.Publishers Weekly on My Sisters Voice
Mary Carter is a freelance writer and novelist. Readers are welcome to visit her at
marycarterbooks.com, find her on Facebook, or follow her on Twitter @marycarterbooks.

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AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Chicago, IL
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
London From My Window
8/15 (978-1-31773-706-0)
Meet Me in Barcelona
8/14 (978-0-7582-8472-3)
Three Months in Florence
8/13 (978-0-7582-8470-9)
eBook: 978-1-61773-709-1

K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK H OLIDAY

THAT MISTLETOE MOMENT


Cat Johnson; Kate Angell; Allyson Charles

From Kensington favorites New York Times bestselling author Cat


Johnson and USA Today bestselling author Kate Angell comes a novel
about three single women who take a thoroughly modern approach
to good old-fashioned romance, and wonder if the bestand most
complicatedgift of all is just a click, tap, or swipe away

MADE UP
Like a Christmas miracle, the Build a Boyfriend App lets you simply input the stats of your
dream man, and witty texts, passionate emails, and hot Instagram pics start flooding in. No
more awkward questions or pitying looks as you face the holidays alone!
MIXED UP
But even the best technology has its glitches. When real-life emotions come into play, this trio
of twenty-somethings find themselves in a tangle of crossed signals, flying wrapping paper,
disastrous Christmas partiesand surprising kisses.
MATCHED UP
Yet despite the confusion of their mistletoe misadventures, when the New Year dawns, these
very satisfied women just may find themselves waking up with true love beside them.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
New York Times bestselling author Cat Johnson has a wide following and this
is her first holiday themed release.
Kate Angell participated in Kensingtons popular holiday anthology The Sugar
Cookie Sweetheart Swap (Kensington TP, 10/13) as well as The Cottage on
Pumpkin and Vine (Kensington TP, 9/16).
Contemporary romances with holiday themes are a perennial bestseller in the
category with readers craving cozy, heartwarming reads as the season changes.

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and promotions
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Blog tour and ongoing blogger
outreach

CATEGORY:
Contemporary Romance
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0557-0
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320

PRAISE FOR THE AUTHORS


Johnson expertly tugs at the heartstringsA sweet and sizzling contemporary romance that
will have wide appeal.Publishers Weekly Starred Review on Midnight Wrangler (Johnson)
Johnson is a master.RT Book Reviews on Midnight Ride
Angells settings are simply delightful, and her charming cast is wonderfully
warm-hearted.RT Book Reviews on No One Like You
A New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Cat Johnson writes contemporary
romance in genres including military and western. For more visit CatJohnson.net.
USA Today bestselling author Kate Angell lives in Naples, Florida. Please visit her on
Facebook or at kateangell.com.
Allyson Charles lives in Northern California. Shes the author of the contemporary
romances Putting Out Old Flames and The Christmas Tree (Kensington Lyrical). You
can find her at allysoncharles.com.

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TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4


SPINE SIZE: 25/32
PACK: 48
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Poughkeepsie, NY (Johnson); Naples,
FL (Angell); San Mateo, CA (Charles)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0559-4

K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK H OLIDAY

THE AMISH
CHRISTMAS KITCHEN
Kelly Long; Jennifer Beckstrand;
Lisa Jones Baker

Delicious homemade food is a hallmark of the Amish,


especially during the Christmas season. So celebrate with
this heartwarming collection of Christmas romances
honoring the Plain ways that nourish both the body and
the soul from these three outstanding authors.

KELLY LONG Baking Love on Ice Mountain


Newly married, Clara Mast and Daniel Kauffman have little to give but love during their first
Christmas season together. But generous hearts are always willing to be creative in this Gift
of the Magi inspired story.
JENNIFER BECKSTRAND The Christmas Bakery on Huckleberry Hill
When shy Katie Rose Gingerichs dat sends her to Huckleberry Hill to secure a marriage
proposal, she never expects to long for carefree Titus Helmuthor to hope that he might
want to spend every Christmas with her
LISA JONES BAKER THE SPECIAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE
A charity auction, an unexpected friendship, and a stubborn spirit combine in an
unusual courtship.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
This anthology features three seperate stories, each with ties to a different
Amish series. Readers of Amish romance tend to be superfans which makes
an anthology like this the perfect tool for book discovery.
Beckstrand was nominated for a RITA Award for Inspirational Romance and
a Reviewers Choice Award in 2015 for Huckleberry Summer (6/14.)
Long was a Finalist for the Carol Award from the American Christian
Fiction Writers.
PRAISE FOR THE AUTHORS
Long is an amazing writer. She knows what readers have come to expect and does not
disappoint.RT Book Reviews on The Amish Heart of Ice Mountain
Beckstrands gentle love story, the latest in The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill series is
brimming with everyday details about the Amish way of life, making it a sweet treat for fans
of Beverly Lewis and Wanda Brunstetter.Booklist on Huckleberry Hearts

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to Kensington subscribers and
author fan lists
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roundups and feature coverage
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and promotions
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jenniferbeckstrand.com
CATEGORY: Inspirational Romance
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0591-4
PRICE: $9.95/$10.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 27/32
PACK: 40

Kelly Long is a CBA bestselling author and the author of the acclaimed Amish Patch of
Heaven series. Her novel Lillys Wedding Quilt was a Goodreads Favorite Book of the Year in
2011. Please visit her at kellylongbooks.com.

AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Hummelston, PA (Long);
Centerville, Ut (Beckstrand);
Bloomington, IL (Baker)

Jennifer Beckstrand is the RITA nominated and award-winning author of the Matchmakers
of Huckleberry Hill series. Readers can visit her website at jenniferbeckstrand.com.

SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
The Amish Christmas Sleigh
10/15 (978-1-4967-0013-1)

Lisa Jones Baker grew up near a small Amish town in Illinois that she frequented with
her family on weekends. Raised in a Christian home, Lisa has always been blessed with love
and support.

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eBook: 978-1-4967-0593-8

D AFINA T RADE P APERBACK

STILETTO JUSTICE
Camryn King

Camryn Kings sizzling debut novel delivers an intriguing tale of


three resourceful women with a ruthless senator in their sightsand
even more explosive ways to take him down

successful businesswoman who used to live by the rules. A struggling single mother
whose best is never good enough. A gorgeous rebel who lost by playing it safe. Each has
a man unjustly sentenced to long prison terms by former prosecutor Hammond Grey.
Theyve tried every legal remedy to get justiceonly to see Hammond climb ever higher
up the political ladder and secure himself behind power and privilege. So when Kim, Jayda,
and Harley meet by sheer chance, theyve got no options left. Now its time for them to
launch Plan B. And they wont stop at infiltrating Hammonds elite world and turning all his
advantages into tempting traps. Because playing his weakness is the ultimate paybackand
the kind of lethal justice theyll gamble everything to get
KEY SELLING POINTS:
This is Camryn Kings debut novel!
Though Stiletto Justice brings scheming, revenge, and surprise twists that
are prominent in bestselling commercial fiction, fans of suspense and womens
fiction will find the storys brazen, unpredictable heroines refreshing.
Stiletto Justice has a well-rounded cast of black and white characters in
middle America.
Stiletto Justice is about stong women who will do anything to get whats theirs
much like the strong-willed characters of Cookie Lyon and Annelise Keeting
from Empire and How to Get Away With Murder, respectively.
Includes a Reading Group Guide.

MARKETING PLANS:
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and social media advertising
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shareable graphics
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Kensington eNewsletter and
author lists
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marketing campaign
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consumer reviewer promotions
via GoodReads, NetGalley, etc.
Promotion at
KensingtonBooks.com

CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0216-6
PRICE: $9.95/$10.95

Camryn King was a senior writer and managing editor for a lifestyle magazine. An avid
world traveler, shes lived in or visited more than two dozen countries and forty-two states,
and acquired endless fodder for upcoming novels. Stiletto Justice is her first release.
Visit her online at CamrynKing.com.

RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 25/32
PACK: 48
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Las Vegas, NV
eBook: 978-1-4967-0217-3

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DEAR YVETTE
THE THROWBACK DIARIES SERIES

Ni-Ni Simone

Award-winning author Ni-Ni Simone returns with the second book in


her fantastic urban young adult Throwback Diaries series about a
teenager whos trying to escape her past, but nothings that easy to
get away from.

ll sixteen year old Yvette Simmons wanted was to disappear. Problem is: she has too
many demons for that. Yvettes life changed forever after a street fight over a boy ended
in a second degree murder charge. Forced to start all over again, shes sentenced to live in a
group home far from anything or anyone shes ever known. She manages to keep her past
hidden, until a local cutie, known as Brooklyn, steps in. Slowly, Yvette lets him into her heart
and he gives her the summer of her dreams
But in Yvettes world things are never as they seem.
Brooklyn has a few secrets of his own and Yvettes past comes back with a vengeance. Will
she face life head-on? Will she return to her old ways? Or will an unexpected letter decide
her fate?
KEY SELLING POINTS:
Ni-Ni Simones Upgrade U received the 2012 Street Lit Book Award Medal in the
Teen/Young Adult category.
At the core of the story are themes of good character, making good decisions,
bucking peer pressure, substance over materialism, self reliance, and when to
seek help from an adult.
Shortie Like Mine, If I Was Your Girl, A Girl Like Me, and Teenage Love Affair
have been selected by YALSA as Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.
PRAISE FOR THE THROWBACK DIARIES SERIES
Simones story is reminiscent of Sistah Souljahs groundbreaking The Coldest Winter
Evera hard hitting tale of the inner citys unforgiving streets.Library Journal
Simone knows how to tell a storyand she can also bring the drama.
RT Book Reviews

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through Goodreads, & NetGalley
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and promotions
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CATEGORY: Young Adult
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-8776-2
PRICE: $9.95/$10.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 288
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 23/32
PACK: 56
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Union City, NJ
SALES HISTORY:
Dafina Trade Paperbacks
Down By Law
9/15 (978-0-7582-8774-8)
Put Your Diamonds Up
8/14 (978-0-7582-8852-3)
Get Ready for War
4/13 (978-0-7582-7355-0)

Ni-Ni Simone is a Jersey girl with an obsession for reality TV and celebrity gossip. She
never intended to write teen fiction, but her editor and the literary gods had other plans. She
whipped up her first novel, Shortie Like Mine, in two weeks, and has been in love with
writing ever since. Shortie was the first of Ni-Nis books to be selected by YALSA (Young
Adult Library Services Association) as a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, and
its also a Virginia Readers Choice Selection. When shes not writing, Ni-Ni is soaking up
inspiration from music, TV, and most of all, the teens out there hanging tough no matter what
comes their way. Ni-Ni lives in North Jersey with her husband and their children.

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eBook: 978-0-7582-8777-9

D AFINA T RADE P APERBACK

SCHEMES
Kiki Swinson and Saundra

Street lit superstar and national bestselling author Kiki Swinson


pairs up with up-and-coming author Saundra to deliver a double
dose of drama!

KIKI SWINSON Devil in Sheeps Clothing


Karlie Houston hasnt seen a raise in forever, but the payday loan office she manages is
raking in the cash. So why not get what shes rightfully owed by masterminding a heist? Once
her lover Sidneys boys hit all the companys locations at one time, theres a fortune to split.
But suddenly bodies start droppingand Karlie better devise the perfect plan to survive
SAUNDRA Twisted Deception
Raised by a ruthless mother, Yazz Armstrong lives by scheme or die. So shes cool with
helping her man, Kevon, take control of head dealer Caesars territory. And when the fallout
racks up unexpected casualties, Yazz finds Caesars bed a refugeand his empire hers to
help rule. Too bad someone with an even more lethal agenda wont stop til Yazz and her
dreams crash and burn for good
KEY SELLING POINTS:
Dafinas urban anthologies have performed well, and its because they combine
the hottest authors of urban lit who always deliver thrilling, juicy tales that fans
love. This is no exception, with Kiki Swinson, one of the hottest authors in
urban lit, teaming up with Saundra.
Hard, edgy, and full of suspense and betrayal, this urban anthology will appeal
to fans of Wahida Clark and Nikki Turner who similarly deliver shock-filled
novels about urban life.
Being paired with Kiki Swinson will expose Saundra to a whole legion of new
readers and invigorate sales of the books in Her Sweetest Revenge series.
PRAISE FOR THE AUTHORS
Pitch-perfect dialogue, juicy sexual trysts, coldblooded betrayal, and ruthless violence
mark this suspenseful fast moving tale that is topped off by a shocking epilogue. Street lit fans
will want this outstanding example of current urban fiction.
Library Journal Starred Review on The Score

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(Dafina TP, 9/16)
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online advertising
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and promotions
Outreach to crime/suspense
fans in addition to readers of
street lit
Email marketing and promotion
through both Kensington and
authors social media platforms,
newsletter subscribers, and
fan groups
NetGalley placement for early
online reviews
Promotions on
kensingtonbooks.com,
kikiswinson.net, and
authorsaundra.com

CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-365-9
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

Kiki Swinson is the national bestselling author of over 30 novels and short stories. Swinson
resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Visit her online at KikiSwinson.net.
Saundra grew up in Cleveland, Mississippi, and now resides in Indiana. Saundra selfpublished her first novella, Owning Up, before being discovered by Delphine Publications.
She is currently working on her next project. Visit her website at AuthorSaundra.com.

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SPINE SIZE: 27/32


PACK: 40
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Virginia Beach, VA;(Swinson)
Fort Wayne, IN (Saundra)
eBook: 978-1-61773-366-6

K ENSINGTON H ARDCOVER

THE SEASON OF US
Holly Chamberlin

Against the irresistible backdrop of Christmas in New England, bestselling author Holly
Chamberlin creates a heartfelt and memorable novela story of reunited family, new
beginnings, and unconditional lovethe best gift of all.

o outsiders, Appleville, New Hampshire, is a storybook small town complete with a little white church and a gazebo on the village green.
To Gincy Gannon Luongo, it was a place to escape from, as quickly and as permanently as she could. Since she moved away twenty
years ago, Appleville has been her hometown in name only. But at her brother Tommys urging, Gincy is coming back to visit their recently
widowed mother in the weeks leading up to Christmasand shes bringing her teenage daughter, Tamsin, with her.
Ellen Gannon, once feisty and strong-willed, is mired in depression six months after losing her husband. Tommy isnt doing much better.
Gincy starts restoring order to the household in her usual practical way, but the real issues run much deeper than an empty fridge or an
unpaid bill. Imagined slights and lingering resentments have created chasms between them all.
With each passing day, Gincy realizes she has seriously undervalued her mother and underestimated her brother. Only now, with the support
of her husband, daughter, and best friends, is she starting to see how much she may have missed. For beyond the surface of every family
and every picturesque town is something more complicated but infinitely more rewardinga tapestry of those small acts of acceptance, love,
and loyalty that could transform this Christmas into the best Gincys ever known.
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF HOLLY CHAMBERLIN
Nostalgia over real-life friendships lost and regained pulls readers into the story.USA Today on Summer Friends
A great summer read but with substance. It will find a wide audience in its exploration of sisterhood, family, and loss.
Library Journal on Summer with My Sisters
A thoughtful novel.Shelf Awareness on Summer Friends
A dramatic and moving portrait of several generations of a family and each persons place within it.
Booklist on The Family Beach House
This heartfelt and warm novel leaves readers with a sense of hope and wellbeingAppropriately paced and not overly dramatic, Summer
With My Sisters is a wonderful summertime read.RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars for Summer with My Sisters
Will draw you inWell-written and full of engaging characters, this is a great novel that is worth picking up.
San Francisco Book Review on The Summer Everything Changed
Holly Chamberlin was born and raised in New York City. After earning a Masters degree in English Literature from New York University and
working as an editor in the publishing industry for ten years, she moved to Boston, married and became a freelance editor and writer. She
and her husband now live in downtown Portland, Maine, in a restored mid-nineteenth century brick townhouse with Betty, the most athletic,
beautiful and intelligent cat in the world. Readers can visit her website at hollychamberlin.com.

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KEY SELLING POINTS:


The Season of Us will have an attractive cover
price of $18.95, making it the perfect impulse buy
for holiday shoppers and those looking to stock
Christmas stockings!
Holly Chamberlin is following in the footsteps of
Elin Hilderbrand and Nancy Thayer, two New York
Times bestselling authors who publish a new
summer novel each year and have now started
publishing short Christmas novels. In 2014 Elin
Hilderbran published Winter Street and Winter
Stroll in 2015 and Nancy Thayer published A
Nantucket Christmas in 2013 and An Island
Christmas in 2014.
Another one of Holly Chamberlins most successful
trade paperbacks is the Christmas-themed One
Week in December, currently in its eighth printing!
With the addition of her October 2016 hardcover,
The Season of Us, to this years schedule, Kensington
will be publishing two brand new Holly Chamberlin
novels in 2016, in addition to three reissues.

CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0681-2
PRICE: $18.95/$20.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 7/8 PACK: 32
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Portland, ME

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the US and Canada
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promotions via GoodReads, NetGalley, etc.
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Promotion via kensingtonbooks.com
and hollychamberlin.com

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SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
Seashell Season, 7/16 (978-1-4967-0152-7)
Summer with My Sisters, 7/15 (978-0-7582-7538-7)
The Beach Quilt, 7/14 (978-0-7582-7536-3)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0683-6

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NO WITNESS BUT THE MOON


Phllis Garito

THE JIMMY VEGA MYSTERY SERIES


Suzanne Chazin

In this powerful novel from award-winning author Suzanne Chazin, a tense stand-off
between a Hispanic police officer and an undocumented immigrant leads to the shooting
death of one, the shattered life of the other, and the shocking connection between them

n a clear, moonlit night in December, police detective Jimmy Vega races to the scene of a reported home invasion in an upscale New
York community. As Vega arrives, he spots a Hispanic man who fits the description of the armed intruder, running from the victims
estate. Vega chases him into the woods. When the suspect refuses to surrenderand reaches into his pocketVega has only seconds to
make a life-or-death decision.
What begins as a tragic mistake takes an even darker turn when Vega uncovers disturbing links between the dead man and his own mothers
brutal, unsolved murder. Vegas need for answers propels him back to his old Bronx neighborhood, a raw, menacing place where he is
viewed as a disgraced cop, not a homegrown hero. It also puts him at odds with his girlfriend, Adele Figueroa, head of a local immigrant
center, who must weigh her own doubts about his behavior.
When a shocking piece of evidence surfaces, it becomes clear that someone doesnt want Vega to put all the pieces togetherand is willing
to do whatever it takes to bury the truth. Only by risking everything will Vega be able to find justice, redemption, and the most elusive goal of
all: the ability to forgive himself.
PRAISE FOR A BLOSSOM OF BRIGHT LIGHT
Chazins latest again deftly weaves some difficult and topical subjects into a police procedural.Kirkus Reviews
Well-pacedFascinating, multidimensional lead characters.Publishers Weekly
Chazins second entry in the Jimmy Vega Mystery series is as amazing as her first. Once again she tells a gripping story in a way that ensures
that powerful topics such as race and hatred are still handled delicately. It makes an impactful statement about the underlying racism that can
afflict any communityand how that can sometimes lead to unexpected tragedies.RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars Top Pick
From the first riveting pages A Blossom of Bright Light grabs you and wont let go.
Terry Shames, author of A Deadly Affair at Bobtail Ridge
This is a literary mystery at its finest, captivating, smart, romantic, and impossible to put down.
Jacqueline Sheehan, New York Times bestselling author
Suzanne Chazin won widespread acclaim for the first mystery in the Jimmy Vega series, Land of Careful Shadows, and for its sequel,
A Blossom of Bright Light. She is also the author of The Fourth Angel, Flashover, and Fireplay. She has twice been the recipient of the
Washington Irving Book Award for fiction. Her fiction, essays and articles have appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers, as well
as the award-winning short story anthology, Bronx Noir. She lives in the New York City area. Visit her on Facebook or at suzannechazin.com.

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KEY SELLING POINTS:


A Blossom of Bright Light received an Amazon
Editors Pick for Best of the Month in Thrillers
and Mysteries
Land of Careful Shadows was chosen by the
Latina Book Club as one of their 2014 Books
of the Year.
Third in a compelling mystery series featuring
Latino police detective Jimmy Vega.
A teaser excerpt for this book will appear at the
end of the premium mass market edition of
A Blossom of Bright Light (Kensignton MM, 8/16).
This novel sensitively explores the lives of
undocumented immigrants - a topic as timely
as todays headlines.

CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0517-4
PRICE: $25.00/$27.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 1 3/16 PACK: 32
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
New York City

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SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Hardcover
A Blossom of Bright Light
11/15 (978-1-61773-635-3)
Land of Careful Shadows
12/14 (978-1-61773-633-9)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0518-1

N OVEMBER 2016

Lisa Gizara

Stephanie Foster

K ENSINGTON H ARDCOVER

EGGNOG MURDER
Leslie Meier; Lee Hollis; Barbara Ross

Its Christmas in Maine! This holiday season, join New York Times
bestselling author Leslie Meier and Lee Hollis and Barbara Ross and cozy
up with a glass of eggnog and enjoy the spirit of murder and mystery
in a Yultide treat perfect for those winter holidays

LESLIE MEIER Eggnog Murder


When a gift-wrapped bottle of eggnogallegedly from the Real Beard Santa Clubproves to be a killer concoction for a Tinkers Cove local,
all Lucy Stone wants for Christmas is to find the murdering mixologist whos stirring up trouble.
LEE HOLLIS Death by Eggnog
Food and cocktails columnist Hayley Powell has never cared much for Bar Harbors grouchy town librarian, Agatha Farnsworth. But after the
Scroogy senior has a fataland suspiciousallergic reaction to supposedly non-dairy eggnog, its up to Hayley to ladle out some justice.
BARBARA ROSS Nogged Off
Julia Snowdens tenant Imogen Geinkes seems to be jinxed. First, her poorly named Killer Eggnog gives all her co-workers food poisoning
at the holiday party, then her boyfriends body shows up in Julias moving truck as shes headed back to Busmans Harbor. Now Julia has to
get moving to catch the cold-hearted culprit.
PRAISE FOR THE AUTHORS
Meier continues to exploit the charm factor in her small-town setting, while keeping the murder plots as realistic as possible in such a cozy
world.Booklist on Candy Corn Murder by Leslie Meier
A fun Christmas cozy.Library Journal on Death of a Christmas Caterer by Lee Hollis
This cozy series continues to stand out with its exceptional plotting, intriguing storylines and authentic detailing of the lobstering life.
RT Book Reviews on Musseled Out by Barbara Ross
Leslie Meier is the New York Times bestselling author of over twenty Lucy Stone mysteries and has also written for Ellery Queens
Mystery Magazine. She is currently at work on the next Lucy Stone mystery. Readers can visit her website at LeslieMeier.com.
Lee Hollis is the pen name for a brother and sister writing team. Rick Copp is a veteran film and television writer/producer and also
the author of two other mystery novel series. He lives in Palm Springs, California. Holly Simason is an award-winning food and cocktails
columnist living in North Carolina. You may visit their website at LeeHollisMysteries.com.
Barbara Ross is the author of the Maine Clambake Mysteries. The first book in the series, Clammed Up was nominated for an Agatha
Award for Best Contemporary Novel, the RT Book Reviews, Reviewers Choice Best Book Award for Amateur Sleuth, and was a finalist for the
Maine Literary Award for Crime Fiction. She is co-editor/co-publisher of Level Best Books, which produces anthologies of crime stories by
New England authors. She writes at her home overlooking the harbor in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.

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KEY SELLING POINTS:


Candy Cane Murder and Gingerbreak Cookie
Murder were two of Kensingtons most successful
holiday collections.
Eggnog Murder is anchored by New York Times
bestselling author Leslie Meier, who has over twenty
titles in her Lucy Stone mystery series and over
one million books in print!
All three novellas are set in Maine, which
should give an added hook for publicity and
promo opportunities.
Each author will be featuring the sleuth from
their Maine based mysteries series: Lucy Stone
who lives in the fictional town of Tinkers Cove,
Maine, Hayley Randolph, who lives in Bar Harbor,
Maine and Julia Snowden, who lives in the
fictional town of Busmans Harbor, Maine.

CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0447-4
PRICE: $25.00/$27.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 1 1/8
PACK: 32

MARKETING PLANS:
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NetGalley & Kensington kLovers program
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and feature coverage
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Promotion on kensingtonbooks.com,
LeslieMeier.com and LeeHollisMysteries.com

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AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Harwich, MA (Meier);
Palm Springs, CA (Hollis);
Somerville, MA (Ross)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0448-1

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POCKETBOOKS AND PISTOLS


THE HALEY RANDOLPH MYSTERY SERIES

Dorothy Howell

A treat for those with a passion for fashion (Kirkus Reviews),


Dorothy Howells humorous series features Haley Randolph, whose
crazed obsession with designer handbags makes her the most
stylish amateur sleuth in the game!

ith the extra duties shes taking on, Haleys positioning herself to be Employee of the
Month. But when Haley discovers former Holts employee Asha McLean shot dead
behind the store during orientation training, it turns out theres more to die for than hot
designer deals. The ensuing negative publicity could force Holts to close its doors
permanently, sinking the surrounding shopping centerand Haleys jobinto oblivion.
Haley cant fathom why anyone would harm Ashauntil she learns that her former
coworker, who secretly lived in Sherman Oaks and owned a mint BMW, was seriously shady.
Upon closer inspection, Ashas duplicitous lifestyle not only earned lots of cash, but plenty
of mortal enemies.
As authorities question her innocence and business wanes, Haleys desperate to sack the
murderer and save Holts in time. Otherwise, instead of rocking a Mystique, Haley might end
up full of holesor worse, locked away in a very unflattering shade of orange
KEY SELLING POINTS:
This is the ninth installment in Dorothy Howells much loved series featuring
Haley Randolph.
The Haley Randolph series appeals to fans of frothy, fun cozy mysteries by
such authors as Laura Levine, Nancy Martin, and Kate White.
Tote Bags and Toe Tags was chosen by BookReporter.com as one of their
favorite books of 2012.
British rights for Shoulder Bags and Shootings, Purses and Poison, and
Handbags and Homicides were sold to Hodder/Headline, and British large
print rights for these three books were sold to Chivers.

MARKETING PLANS:
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and promotions
Early reviewer promotions
through Goodreads, NetGalley &
Kensington kLovers program
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Cozies eNewsletter
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and promotions
Promotion on
kensingtonbooks.com and
dorothyhowellnovels.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-0-7582-9502-6
PRICE: $25.00/$27.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 1 1/8
PACK: 32
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Los Angeles, CA

PRAISE FOR THE HALEY RANDOLPH MYSTERY SERIES


Enjoyablean unlikely but engaging sleuth.
Publishers Weekly on Evening Bags and Executions

SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Hardcover
Swag Bags and Swindlers
10/15 (978-0-7582-9498-2)

Dorothy Howell is one funny lady. I laughed out loud as I followed Haleys adventures
tracking down both a killer and a Louis Vuitton organizer in this fast-paced, fun-filled
page-turner. I recommend it highly.
Laura Levine, author of Death of a Neighborhood Witch

Beach Bags and Burglaries


8/14 (978-0-7582-9494-4)
Evening Bags and Executions
7/13 (978-0-7582-5334-7)
eBook: 978-0-7582-9503-3

Dorothy Howell was inspired to write her first Haley Randolph mystery, Handbags and
Homicide, by her crazed obsession with designer purses. She lives in Southern California.
Visit her website at DorothyHowellNovels.com.

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DUTY TO THE CROWN


THE DAUGHTERS OF NEW FRANCE SERIES

Aimie K. Runyan

Set amid the promise and challenge of the first Canadian colonies,
Aimie K. Runyans vividly rendered novel provides a fascinating
portrait of the women who would become the founding mothers
of New France.

n 1667, an invisible wall separates settlers in New France from their Huron neighbors.
Yet whether in the fledgling city of Quebec or within one of the native tribes, every
womans fate depends on the man she choosesor is obligatedto marry.
Although Claudine Deschamps and Gabrielle Giroux both live within the settlement, their
prospects are very different. French-born Claudine has followed her older sister across the
Atlantic hoping to attract a wealthy husband through her beauty and connections. Gabrielle,
orphan daughter of the town drunkard, is forced into a loveless union by a cruel law that
requires her to marry by her sixteenth birthday. And Manon Lefebvre, born in the Huron
village and later adopted by settlers, has faced the prejudices of both societies and is
convinced she can no longer be accepted in either. Drawn into unexpected friendship
through their loves, losses, and dreams of home and family, all three women will have to
call on their bravery and resilience to succeed in this new world
KEY SELLING POINTS:
Duty to the Crown will appeal to fans of historical fiction, as well as fans of
Philippa Gregory (Touchstone) and Barbara Kyle (Kensington).
Aimie Runyan is a member of the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and Womens
Fiction Writers Association.

MARKETING PLANS:
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kensingtonbooks.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0114-5
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 27/32

PRAISE FOR PROMISED TO THE CROWN


A heart-wrenching and timeless tale of friendship, love and hope that skillfully blends
history and romance to educate, entertain and inspire.
Pam Jenoff, author of The Last Summer at Chelsea Beach
This gripping debut brings to life the saga of three courageous women from disparate
backgrounds starting over in New France. Aimie Runyan deftly guides us through the
hardships and rewards of life on the early Canadian frontier. Promised to the Crown is
an absorbing adventure with heart.
Jennifer Laam, author of The Secret Daughter of the Tsar
A captivating tale of three courageous women. Promised to the Crown is an unforgettable
saga of strength and sisterhood, one that will stay with you long after the final.
Diane Haeger
Aimie K. Runyan, member of the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and Womens Fiction
Writers Association, has been an avid student of French and Francophone Studies for more
than fifteen years. Aimie lives in Colorado with her husband and two children.

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PACK: 40
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Frederick, CO
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
Promised to the Crown
5/16 (978-1-4967-0112-1)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0115-2

Gina Warren Photography

K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK

THE EDUCATION
OF DIXIE DUPREE
Donna Everhart

Narrated by her young heroine in a voice as sure and resonant as The Secret Life of Bees
Lily or Bastard Out of Carolinas Bone, Donna Everharts remarkable debut is a story about
mothers and daughters, the guilt and pain that pass between generations, and the truths
that are impossible to hide, especially from ourselves.

n 1969, Dixie Dupree is eleven years old and already an expert liar. Sometimes the lies are for her mama, Evies saketo explain away a
bruise brought on by her quick-as-lightning temper. And sometimes the lies are to spite Evie, who longs to leave her unhappy marriage in
Perry County, Alabama, and return to her beloved New Hampshire. But for Dixie and her brother, Alabama is home, a place of pine-scented
breezes and hot, languid afternoons.

Though Dixie is learning that the family she once believed was happy has deep fractures, even her vivid imagination couldnt concoct the
events about to unfold. Dixie records everything in her diaryher parents fights, her fathers drinking and his unexplained departure, and
the arrival of Uncle Ray. Only when Dixie desperately needs help and is met with disbelief does she realize how much damage her past lies
have done. But she has courage and a spirit that may yet prevail, forcing secrets into the open and allowing her to forgive and become
whole again.
ADVANCE PRAISE FOR THE EDUCATION OF DIXIE DUPREE
A searingly honest coming of age story with a heroine unlike any other Ive met in a long time. I read this book through from start to finish
in one sitting, simply unable and unwilling to put it down. Heres to another beautiful novel from Donna Everhart.
Holly Chamberlin, author of Seashell Season
A poignant coming of age novel as gritty as red Alabama dirt. Dixie Dupree will stay with you long after youve turned the last page.
Colleen Faulkner, author of Julias Daughters
Secrets, lies, peach cobbler, grits, a hot Alabama sun, and a girl named Dixie Dupree who shows courage in the face of betrayal, strength
when all falls down around her, and shining hope in the darkness. This is a story youll read well into the night.
Cathy Lamb, author of The Language of Sisters
Please open your heart to Dixie Dupree. With unflinching honesty and a voice that rings with authenticity, she survives the unthinkable.
Her story celebrates the resiliency of the human spirit and the triumph of the imagination. An important novel, beautifully written, this is
a story to cherish.Susan Wiggs, # 1 New York Times bestselling author
Donna Everhart grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina and has lived close to her hometown for most of her life. For several years she worked
for high tech companies, specializing in project management and product introduction. She carries a Bachelor of Science in Business
Management. She lives in Dunn, North Carolina with her husband, and a tiny, heart stealing Yorkshire terrier, named Mister.

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KEY SELLING POINTS:


A handful of books published in the 90s,
early 2000s have similar elements regarding
the southern setting and abuse namely Bastard
Out of Carolina, The Secret Life of Bees,
Ellen Foster, and As Hot As It Was, You Ought
to Thank Me.
Everhart is a North Carolina native and her
characters speak with a true and unmistakable
Southern voice.

CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0551-8
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 27/32
PACK: 40

MARKETING PLANS:
Advance reading copies
National publicity coverage in print
and online media
Online promotion and advertising campaign
Promotion through both Kensington and
authors social media platforms, newsletter
subscribers, and fan groups
Blog tour
Select author appearances and virtual events
Major early reader and consumer reviewer
promotions via GoodReads, NetGalley, etc.
Email marketing and promotion through both
Kensington and authors social media platforms
Promotion on kensingtonbooks.com

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AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Dunn, North Carolina
eBook: 978-1-4967-0552-5

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Kimberly Butler Photography

K ENSINGTON H ARDCOVER

FINAL SCREAM
Lisa Jackson

Repackaged and made available as a trade paperback for the first time, this gripping novel of
suspense by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, a small timber town nestled
in the shadow of Oregons Cascade Mountains is the perfect place for a killer to hide

or the wealthy Buchanans, the town of Prosperity has delivered everything its name promises. Not that Cassidy Buchanan cares about
money, cars, or expensive clothesunlike her beautiful older sister. All Cassidy wants is to ride her horses. Then her father hires Brig
McKenzie, a handsome troublemaker who ignites a storm of rivalry. By summers end, a fatal fire rages through the Buchanans saw mill,
tearing the family apartand Brig disappears, presumed guilty of arson.

Seventeen years later, Cassidy has never stopped trying to uncover the truth about that terrible crime. Now married to Brigs brother, Chase,
shes come back to Prosperity to find closure. Instead, she encounters a fresh nightmare. Another fire is set, deliberate and deadly. Some
view Cassidy as a suspectothers believe shes the target. All Cassidy knows for sure is that neither her family nor her marriage is quite what
it seems. And that her own final scream may be the last sound she ever hears
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF LISA JACKSON
[Jackson] generates near-constant suspense, weaving together disparate plot turns, directing a large cast of characters, and playing up
movie-star egos and show-biz gossip to give the novel a vintage Hollywood feel. With moderate gore, a hint of romance, and many dynamic
female characters, After Shes Gone is a sure bet.Booklist
A juicy creep-a-thonbuilds to a surprising cliffhanger ending.Publishers Weekly, Starred Review, on Without Mercy
Jackson shows a mastery of the true-crime thriller formula that will please fans.Kirkus Reviews on Tell Me
Immediate and visceralJackson definitely knows how to keep readers riveted.Mystery Scene on Never Die Alone
A real page-turnerExcellent read!Suspense Magazine on Close to Home
Lisa Jackson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than seventy-five novels, including Close to Home, Tell Me, Deserves to
Die, You Dont Want to Know, Running Scared, and Shiver. She has over twenty million copies of her books in print in nineteen languages.
She lives with her family and a rambunctious pug in the Pacific Northwest. Readers can visit her website at lisajackson.com and check out
her blog at lisajacksonauthor.blogspot.com.

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KEY SELLING POINTS:


Final Scream spent nine weeks on the New
York Times bestseller list, going as high as # 5,
and spent a total of eight weeks on the USA
Today bestseller list,
Foreign rights for Final Scream sold to
Norway, Sweden, China, and Portuguese
Final Scream is currently in its 17th printing.
While Lisa Jackson has a strong female
readership, she also appeals to male thriller
readers who enjoy such authors as Harlan
Coben and John Sandford.
Lisa Jackson also appeals to female thriller
readers who dont necessary read romantic
suspense but do read female thriller authors
such as Patricia Cornwell and Kathy Reichs.

CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0567-9
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 496 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 1 5/16 PACK: 24
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Lake Oswego, OR

MARKETING PLANS:
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Special online campaign featuring
YourDarkestFears.com
Feature title in the Kensington
Mystery/Thriller eNewsletter
Social media advertising and promotions
Promotion on kensingtonbooks.com
and LisaJackson.com

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PUBLISHING HISTORY:
Zebra Mass Market
8/05 (978-0-8217-7712-1)
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
Whispers
11/15 (978-1-4967-0052-0)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0884-7

N OVEMBER 2016

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DEATH COMES
TO KURLAND HALL
THE KURLAND ST. MARY MYSTERY SERIES

Catherine Lloyd

With the Regency setting of Jane Austens beloved books and the
subtle, well-crafted mystery of P.D. James, Catherine Lloyds third
novel in her acclaimed series brings more murder to the little
English village of Kurland St. Mary

ucy Harrington has returned to Kurland St. Mary to help with her friend Sophia Giffins
wedding. But her homecoming is made disagreeable by the presence of Major Robert
Kurland, whose bungled proposal has ruffled Lucys composure, and a meddling widow who
has designs on her father, the village rector.
Wary of the cloying Mrs. Chingsford from the start, Lucy has doubts about the busybodys
intentions with her father. But everyone else seems to think they make an ideal matchuntil
the courtship is curtailed when Mrs. Chingsford is found dead at the bottom of a staircase.
Its clear that it wasnt an accident, and in hopes of finding the culprit, Lucy and Robert call
a truce and begin scrutinizing the wedding guests.
But the widow left behind plenty of enemies, and when one of them is the next to turn up
dead, Lucy and Robert discover that the truth is far more scandalous than anyone could
have imagined
KEY SELLING POINTS:
Catherine Lloyds third historical mystery captures a world, in time and place,
that will appeal to the same audiences as those reading Victoria Thompson
(Berkley Prime Crime), Anne Perry (Ballantine), Carol Carr (Berkley) and
Deanna Raybourn (Mira).
This is the third in Catherline Lloyds series, and a developing romance
between its protagonists keeps readers invested and coming back.
Born and raised in England and with a Masters degree in history, Catherine
Lloyd brings rich details to her work.
PRAISE FOR DEATH COMES TO KURLAND HALL
This charming Regency series has a darker side.Library Journal
This superb series contains rich historical details that transport readers into village life. The
mystery is intelligently constructed and aided by devious intentions.
RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars
The protagonists romantic power struggles are as appealing as ever.Publishers Weekly
A saucy tale of love and murder, Regency style.Kirkus Reviews
Catherine Lloyd was born just outside London, England. Catherine currently lives
in Hawaii with her husband and four children. Readers can visit her website at
catherine-lloyd.com.

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MARKETING PLANS:
Cross marketing with Death
Comes to the Fair (Kensington
HC, 12/16)
Print and online advertising
Feature title in the Kensington
Mystery/Thrilller eNewsletter
Social media advertising
and promotions
Promotion on
kensingtonbooks.com and
catherine-lloyd.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0501-3
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 25/32
PACK: 48
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Kailua Kona, HI
PUBLISHING HISTORY:
Kensington Hardcover
12/15 (978-0-7582-8737-3)
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
Death Comes to London
12/14 (978-0-7582-8735-9)
Death Comes to the Village
12/13 (978-0-7582-8733-5)
eBook: 978-0-7582-8738-0

K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK

DEEPEST DESIRES
OF A WICKED DUKE
THE WICKED DUKES SERIES

Sharon Page

USA Today bestselling author Sharon Page sizzles again with the
final book in her Wicked Dukes Trilogy, where powerful men indulge
their decadent appetites and where women unlock the secrets of
forbidden desire against the polished backdrop of Regency England.
The final duke is about to meet his match.

SINLESS
Ten years ago the Duke of Sinclair called off his wedding to Portia after revealing his
debauched past and dark carnal desires. Portia has never known love since. Now she is in
Sins presence again, on a secluded island, witness to an orgy of sexual delights that thrill
her in ways she never dreamed possible
SINFUL
Sin has never forgotten Portias beauty or innocence and he is shocked to find her tied to
his bed when he arrives on Serenity Island. But he soon finds his long ago love curious, then
aroused, by the carnal acts all around her. Sin has secrets he can never reveal, but in Portia
he discovers a sensuality that knows no bounds
KEY SELLING POINTS:
Sharon is a two-time consecutive winner of the National Readers Choice
Award and has twice received the RT Book Reviews Reviewers Choice Award.
Previous Sharon Page books have hit the Barnes & Noble and USA Today
bestseller lists.
Sharon Pages books appeal to the foreign markets as well, with sales to
Germany, Japan, Czech Republic, Spain, and Italy.

MARKETING PLANS:
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roundups and feature coverage
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through Goodreads, NetGalley &
Kensington kLover program
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blogger outreach
Social media advertising
and promotions
Promotion on
kensingtonbooks.com
and sharonpage.com
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-096-2
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World

PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF SHARON PAGE


Embodies all the classic qualities of a strong, sexy historical erotica.
Library Journal on Deeper in Sin

PAGES: 352
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 27/32
PACK: 40

Scorching love scenes to make you sweat and an intriguing plot to hold it all together.
Hannah Howell, New York Times bestselling author
Wickedly sensual and exquisitely drawn. Historical erotic romance doesnt get any better
than this.Kate Douglas, author of Wolf Tales
Sinfully delicious.Sunny, New York Times bestselling author
A writer, a wife, and a mother of two, Sharon Page holds an industrial design degree and
also manages a scientific research and development program. She finds writing tales of sexy
Regency rakes is the perfect escape from her technical world. Sharon Pages style is sharp,
sexy, and will seduce you from the first page (Just Erotic Romance Reviews). She can be
reached at sharonpage.com.

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AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Ottawa, Canada
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
Deeper in Sin
9/15 (978-1-61773-094-8)
Deeply in You
7/14 (978-1-61773-092-4)
eBook: 978-1-61773-097-9

D AFINA T RADE P APERBACK

THE THUNDER BENEATH US


Nicole Blades

For fans of Tayari Jones and Mary Monroe, Nicole Blades debuts on
the Dafina list with an evocative and emotionally gripping novel
about a woman coming to terms with her past and finally accepting
her future.

o the world, Best Lightburn is a talented writer rising up the masthead at international
style magazine James, girlfriend of a gorgeous up-and-coming actor, and friend to New
York Citys fabulous. Then theres the other Best, the one who has chosen to recast herself
as an only child rather than confront the truth.
Ten years ago, on Christmas Eve, Best and her two older brothers took a shortcut over a
frozen lake. When the ice cracked, all three went in. Only Best came out. People said she was
lucky, but that kind of luck is nothing but a burden. Because Best knows what she had to do
to survive. And after years of covering up the past, her guilt is detonating through every facet
of her seemingly charmed life. Its all unraveling so fast: her new boss is undermining and
deceitful, her boyfriend is recovering from a breakdown, and a recent investigative story has
led to a secret affair with the magazines wealthy publisher.
Best is quick-witted and headstrong, but how do you find a way to happiness when youre
sure you havent earned itor embrace a future you feel you dont deserve?
KEY SELLING POINTS:
Nicole Blades debuts on the Dafina list with an evocative and emotionally
gripping novel about a woman coming to terms with her past and finally
accepting her future.
She is a well-connected author. She is the co-founder of an online magazine,
SheNetworks (featured in Wired), and was an editor for sports media
giant ESPN.com. Her work has been featured in MORE, Womens Health,
Cosmopolitan, NYTimes.com, WashingtonPost.com, BlogHer, xoJane,
and HuffPost.

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consumer reviewer promotions
via GoodReads, NetGalley, etc.
Promotion at
KensingtonBooks.com and
nicoleblades.com

CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0459-7
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 320

Nicole Blades is a writer and journalist who has been putting her stories on paper since the
third grade. Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, by Caribbean parents, Nicole moved to
New York City and launched her journalism career working at Essence magazine. She later
co-founded the online magazine SheNetworks, and worked as an editor at ESPN and
Womens Health. Now a freelance writer, her features and essays have appeared in MORE
magazine, Cosmopolitan, NYTimes.com, WashingtonPost.com, BuzzFeed, xoJane.com,
BlogHer.com, and HuffPost. She also maintains Ms. Mary Mack, a blog that aims to bring
compassion and common sense back to parenthood. Visit her online at NicoleBlades.com.

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TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4


SPINE SIZE: 25/32
PACK: 48
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
West Hartford, CT
eBook: 978-1-4967-0460-3

K ENSINGTON H ARDCOVER

DEATH COMES TO THE FAIR


THE KURLAND ST. MARY MYSTERY SERIES

Catherine Lloyd

Catherine Lloyd returns with the fourth installment and its harvest
time in the village of Kurland St. Mary as Lucy and Robert prepare
to take their vowsbut a murderer has taken an unseasonable vow
of vengeance

s Miss Lucy Harrington, daughter of the village rector, and Major Sir Robert Kurland
plan their nuptials, the major is beginning to wonder if hell ever hear wedding bells.
Hes seen complex military campaigns that involved less strategy, and hes finding Lucys
meddling family maddening.
When the body of Ezekiel Thurrock, the church verger, is discovered crushed by a stone
gargoyle that has fallen from the bell tower, the tragic death strikes a somber note and the
wedding is delayed. But the evidence suggests this was no accident, and Lucy wonders if
bad blood at the village fair had anything to do with the mans mysterious demise, since
there was much bitterness over Ezekiels prizewinning vegetables.
As Lucy and Robert uncover long-standing village feuds, the towns dark secrets begin to
take their toll and the couple soon finds they too are in grave danger
KEY SELLING POINTS:
Catherine Lloyds third historical mystery captures a world, in time and place,
that will appeal to the same audiences as those reading Victoria Thompson
(Berkley Prime Crime), Anne Perry (Ballantine), Carol Carr (Berkley) and
Deanna Raybourn (Mira).
This is the third in Catherline Lloyds series, and a developing romance
between its protagonists keeps readers invested and coming back.
Born and raised in England and with a Masters degree in history, Catherine
Lloyd brings rich details to her work.

MARKETING PLANS:
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Comes to the Kurland Hall
(Kensington TP, 11/16)
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reading copies
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catherine-lloyd.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0204-3
PRICE: $25.00/$27.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

PRAISE FOR THE KURLAND ST. MARY MYSTERIES BY CATHERINE LLOYD


A saucy tale of love and murder, Regency style.
Kirkus Reviews on Death Comes to Kurland Hall
Excellent historical detail, delightfully flawed lead characters, and the doings of the season
make for entertaining reading. M. C. Beaton fans will enjoy this series.
Booklist on Death Comes to London
A pleasant combination of Regency romance and mystery that evokes fond memories of
Georgette Heyer.Kirkus Reviews on Death Comes to London
Catherine Lloyd was born just outside London, England, into a large family of dreamers,
artists, and history lovers. Catherine currently lives in Hawaii with her husband and four
children. Her website is located at catherine-lloyd.com.

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SPINE SIZE: 1
PACK: 40
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Kailua Kona, HI
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Hardcover
Death Comes to Kurland Hall
12/15 (978-0-7582-8737-3)
Kensington Trade Paperback:
Death Comes to London
12/14 (978-0-7582-8735-9)
Death Comes to the Village
12/13 (978-0-7582-8733-5)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0205-0

K ENSINGTON H ARDCOVER

LONE WOLF
THE F.B.I. K-9 SERIES

Sara Driscoll

In the first book in a thrilling new series, FBI Special Agent Meg
Jennings and Hawk, her loyal search-and-rescue Labrador, must
race against time as they zero in on one of the deadliest killers in
the country.

eg and Hawk are part of the FBIs elite K-9 unit. Hawk can sniff out bodies anywhere
living or deadwhether its tracking a criminal or finding a missing person. When
a bomb rips apart a government building on the National Mall in Washington D.C., it takes
all of the teams extensive search-and-rescue training to locate and save the workers and
visitors buried beneath the rubble.
But even as the duo are hailed as heroes, a mad bomber remains at large, striking terror
across the Eastern seaboard in a ruthless pursuit of retribution. As more bombs are
detonated and the body count escalates, Meg and Hawk are brought in to a task force
dedicated to stopping the unseen killer. But when the attacks spiral wide and any number
of locations could be the next target, it will come down to a battle of wits and survival skills
between Meg, Hawk, and the bomber theyre tracking to rescue a nation from the brink
of chaos.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
Dogs! Not only is the main character a K-9 handler, but her sister rescues dogs,
which will tug at the heart of any dog lover.
One of the authors is a dog rescuer and can speak to how important it is.
There is no other mystery series on the market that revolves around a K-9 unit.
(All others are cozy or romantic suspense.)
Though Lone Wolf is harder-edged and more procedural, it will appeal to
readers who like dog mysteries such as those written by Spencer Quinn, David
Rosenfelt, and Laurien Berenson. Fans of Iris Johansens The Search (2001)
and Nora Robertss The Search (2011), both about search and rescue dogs,
should also enjoy Lone Wolf.

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reading copies
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reviews through NetGalley
and Goodreads
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marketing campaign
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ARC mailing
Feature title in the Kensington
Mystery/Thriller eNewsletter
Promoted title on
kensingtonbooks.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0441-2
PRICE: $25.00/$27.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 6 x 9

Sara Driscoll is the pen name of Jen J. Danna and Ann Vanderlaan, authors of the Abbott
and Lowell Forensic Mysteries. Jen is an infectious disease researcher at a cutting edge
Canadian university near Toronto, but loves to spend her free time writing the thrilling and
mysterious. Ann lives in central Texas with five rescued pit bulls, including Kane, now a
certified therapy dog. She also trains with Kane for competitive nose work. You can follow
the latest news on the FBI K-9 Mysteries at saradriscollauthor.com.

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SPINE SIZE: 1
PACK: 32
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Toronto, ON, Canada (Danna);
Round Rock, TX (near Austin)
(Vanderlaan)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0442-9

K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK

MURDER MOST MALICIOUS


THE LADY AND LADYS MAID MYSTERY SERIES

Alyssa Maxwell

In the first in a new mystery series sure to delight fans of Downton


Abbey, nineteen-year-old Lady Phoebe Renshaw and her ladys maid
cross social boundaries to solve murders in post-World War I England.

s a difficult 1918 draws to a close, there is much to celebrate for nineteen-year-old


Phoebe Renshaw and her three siblings at their beloved family estate of Foxwood Hall.
The dreadful war is finally over; eldest daughter Julias engagement to their houseguest,
the Marquis of Allerton, appears imminent; and all have gathered to enjoy peace on earth,
good will toward men.
But on the morning of Boxing Day, the Marquis goes missing. Not entirely missing, however,
as macabre evidence of foul play turns up in gift boxes given to ladys maid Eva Huntford
and a handful of others. As the local constable suspects a footman at Foxwood Hall, Phoebe
and Eva follow the clues to a different conclusion. But both young women will need to
think outside the box to wrap up this casebefore a cornered killer lashes out with ill will
toward them
KEY SELLING POINTS:
Fans of Downton Abbey will love the dynamic well-written characters, and the
gorgeous historical setting.
Murder Most Malicious will appeal to all fans of historical mysteries, as well
as fans of her Gilded Newport mysteries.
Alyssa Maxwells historical mysteries feature the same rich, detailed
storytelling as Anne Perry and Victoria Thompson.
Audio rights and large print rights have sold to both Murder at Marble House
and Murder at the Breakers.
PRAISE FOR MURDER MOST MALICIOUS
Details of the lives of the nobility and their servants, and the aftermath of the war, are woven
throughout the story, and the forward-thinking Phoebe is a charming main character.
Booklist
Maxwell provides a neat little mystery and a heavily atmospheric look at life in a great house
after the trials of the war.Kirkus Reviews
Alyssa Maxwell has worked in publishing as an assistant editor and a ghost writer, but
knew from an early age that being a novelist was what she wanted most. She lives in South
Florida in the current year, but confesses to spending most of her time in the Victorian,
Edwardian, and post WWI eras. You can learn more about Alyssa and her books at
alyssamaxwell.com.

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MARKETING PLANS:
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Poison (Kensington HC, 1/17)
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Featured in the bimonthly
Killer Cozies eNewsletter
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promotions
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Kensington and authors social
media platforms, newsletter
subscribers, and fan groups
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-832-6
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 3/4
PACK: 48
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Coral Springs, FL
PUBLISHING HISTORY:
Kensington Hardcover
11/15 (978-1-61773-830-2)
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
Murder at Beechwood
6/15 (978-0-7582-9086-1)
Murder at the Breakers
4/14 (9 78-0-7582-9082-3
Murder at Marble House
10/14 (978-0-7582-9084-7)
eBook: 978-1-61773-831-9

K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK

THE ART OF CONFIDENCE


Hillery Stone

Wendy Lee

Wendy Lee captured the struggle of the immigrant experience in her Kensington debut,
Across a Green Ocean. Now her latest follows a painting as it touches the lives of five New
Yorkers, including the famous artist and the elderly Chinese immigrant who makes his
living from forgeries

suppose I did it because I wanted something to show for the thirty yearslonger than I had lived in my homelandthat I had been here
in America. Something that was properly appreciated, even if someone else got all the credit.
Liu Qingwu doesnt set out to commit a crime. He only wants to sell a paintingsomething more substantial than the Impressionist
knockoffs he flogs to tourists outside New Yorks Metropolitan Museum of Art. But the lucrative commission he receives from a Chelsea art
dealer is more complicated than he initially realizes. Liu has been hired to create not an homage to Andrew Cantrells modernist masterpiece,
Elegy, but a forgery that will sell for millions.
The painting will change the lives of everyone associated with itLiu, a Chinese immigrant still reeling from his wifes recent departure;
Caroline, a gallery owner intent on saving her aunts legacy; Molly, her perceptive assistant; and Harold, a Taiwanese businessman with an
ethical dilemma on his hands. Weaving together their stories with that of Cantrell and the inspiration for his masterpiece, Wendy Lees
intricate, multilayered novel explores the unique fascination of great art and the lengths to which some are driven to create itand to
possess it.
PRAISE FOR ACROSS A GREEN OCEAN
An affecting exploration of the immigrant experience and the search for forgiveness, acceptance, and a sense of belonging.Booklist
Lee has written an honest and riveting portrayal of immigration, family and forgiveness in her second novel. The Tang family is made
up of believable characters who readers can relate to and learn from, despite any cultural differences there may be. The journey of
self-discovery of character is both raw and believable, and has readers engrossed in their lives from the first page to the last. Across a
Green Ocean is a beautiful novel that will leave readers feeling hopeful and fulfilled.RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
In Wendy Lees Across a Green Ocean, the past is always present, and the present is never quite what it seems. From the tumult of
Manhattans Chinatown to the turmoil of contemporary China, Across a Green Ocean takes us along on that most important journey
of all: in search of reconciliation.Susan Choi, award-winning author of My Education
Wendy Lee is the author of the novels Across a Green Ocean and Happy Family, which was named one of the top ten debuts of 2008 by
Booklist and received an honorable mention from the Association of Asian American Studies. A graduate of New York Universitys Creative
Writing Program, she has worked as a book editor and an English teacher in China. She lives in Queens, New York.

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KEY SELLING POINTS:


Lee captures the struggle of the immigrant
experience perfectly and her strong writing makes
this a natural fit for the indies and book clubs.
Each character comes to life vividly and youre
compelled to keep reading to find out where their
varied searches for identity will lead them.
Lees first book, Happy Family received terrific
reviews and was named one of Booklists top ten
first novels of 2008.
Includes a reading group guide.

CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-489-2
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World English
PAGES: 320
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 25/32
PACK: 48

MARKETING PLANS:
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authors social media platforms, newsletter
subscribers, and fan groups
Major early reader and consumer reviewer
promotions via GoodReads, NetGalley, etc.
Promotion on KensingtonBooks.com
and wendyleebooks.com

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AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Queens, NY
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
Across a Green Ocean
2/15 (978-1-61773-487-8)
eBook: 978-1-61773-490-8

D ECEMBER 2016

K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK

QUEEN OF THE COOKBOOKS


THE CHERRY COLA BOOK CLUB SERIES

Ashton Lee

In the latest in Ashton Lees charming series set in a quirky small


town filled with Southern wit and warmth, the Cherry Cola Book Club
is preparing for the opening of their new library!

he construction of Chericos cutting-edge library has been an epic struggle worthy of


War and Peace. But the Grand Opening Ceremony is scheduled at lastfor the Fourth
of July no lessfeaturing lakeside fireworks and a concert by country singer Waddell Mack.
Maura Beth has even devised a cooking contest among area chefs and aspiring Julia Childs to
crown the Queen of the Cookbooks. Yet even Maura Beths careful plotting cant prevent
some glitches
Between a furniture fiasco that requires some creative problem-solving, and front-desk clerk
Renettes major crush on Waddell Mack, theres equal parts drama and comic relief. Once
the ribbon has been cut and the delicious recipes are judged, the Queen of the Cookbooks
will take her crown, and the Cherry Cola Book Club, along with Maura Beth and her staff, will
have the library of their dreams. But itll take luck, loyal friendships, and the shared love of
a powerful story to make this a truly happy beginning
KEY SELLING POINTS:
Fans of Fannie Flagg, Mark Childress, Rebecca Wells, and Dorothea Benton
Frank will enjoy Ashton Lees Southern voice and gentle wit.
The setting of the Cherry Cola Book Club series makes it a perfect pick for book
clubs and libraries.
Large print and audio rights sold for both The Cherry Cola Book Club and The
Reading Circle. Large print rights have also sold for The Wedding Circle.

MARKETING PLANS:
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at regional and national
library conventions
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and promotions
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kensingtonbooks.com
CATEGORY: Fiction
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0578-5
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: US, Canada, & OM
PAGES: 304
TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

PRAISE FOR THE CHERRY COLA BOOK CLUB NOVELS


An intrepid librarian, a book club feast, and a cozy, heart-warming Mississippi mystery
whats not to love?
Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of
Bitter and Sweet
Lees buoyant David-versus-Goliath tale zestfully illuminates a real problem confronting
libraries and cities of all sizes.-Booklist
Charm, wit and a cast of characters so real they could be your next door neighbors make
The Reading Circle a sure-fire winner. Ashton Lees authentic Southern voice shines
Peggy Webb, USA Today bestselling author

SPINE SIZE: 3/4


PACK: 48
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Oxford, MI
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
A Cherry Cola Christmas
10/15 (978-1-31773-343-7)
The Wedding Circle
4/15 (978-1-61773-341-3)
The Reading Circle
4/14 (978-0-7582-7342-0)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0579-2

Ashton Lee, author of The Cherry Cola Book Club, was born in historic Natchez, MS into a
large, extended Southern family which gave him much fodder for his fiction later in life. He
currently lives in Oxford, Mississippi.

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K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK

A KNIT BEFORE DYING


THE TANGLED WEB MYSTERY SERIES

Sadie Hartwell

Nothing says warm and fuzzy like a hand-knitted item. Nothing says
cold and dead like a murder investigation. The reader gets both in
book two of the Tangled Web Mystery series, in which a new business
might add some much-needed charm to downtown Dorset Fallsand
draw tourists to Josies yarn shop. But when someone gets murdered,
a close-knit community could come undone

hop owner Josie Blair is finally settling into the pace of living in Dorset Falls, Connecticut.
Between running Miss Marples Knits, jumpstarting a blog, and handcrafting items with
the help of her knitting pals, Josies too preoccupied to worry about her past in New York.
And thanks to Lyndon and Harry, the owners of the brand new antique shop across the street,
she has another project in her midstrepurposing a box of vintage crocheted doilies
adorned with the most curious needlework
But before Josie can formally welcome her neighbors, she discovers Lyndon stabbed to
death by a rusty old pair of sheep shears on the floor of his shop. Police have pinned Harry as
the killer, but Josie isnt so sure. Now, shes lacing up for another homicide investigation
and no eyelet or stitch can go unexamined, lest she herself becomes ensnared in the
criminals deadly design
KEY SELLING POINTS:
Includes knitting tips!
A Knit Before Dying will appeal to fans of Elizabeth Lynn Caseys Southern
Sewing Circle mysteries and Monica Ferriss Needlework Mysteries.
This cozy, crafty series will appeal to the many knitting enthusiasts among all
age groups.
The first book in the Tangled Web Mystery Series, Yarned and Dangerous, was
nominated for a 2015 RT Book Award.
PRAISE FOR YARNED AND DANGEROUS BY SADIE HARTWELL:
[A] smartly written cozyBooklist
This debut cozys well-drawn characters and a tightly knitted plot will bring a smile to
readers of Maggie Sefton, Sally Goldenbaum and Anne Canadeo.Library Journal
[A] promising debutPublishers Weekly
With a cast of secretive suspects and their sleepy town, Hartwells latest skillfully knits
together the ideal amateur sleuth novel. After a couple of surprise twists and a hint of
romance, readers will certainly hope that future books in the series revisit Dorset falls!
RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars Top Pick
Sadie Hartwell grew up near the Canadian border in northern New York State. She attended
St. Lawrence University, graduating with a degree in history, and has worked as a waitress,
handbag designer/manufacturer, paralegal, and copy editor before turning to writing full
time. Now she gets to play with yarn and make up stories whenever she wants, and wishes
everyone had a job as much fun as hers.

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MARKETING PLANS:
Advance print and digital
reading copies
Print and online advertising
Early reviewer promotions
through Goodreads and
NetGalley
Feature title in the Kensington
Mystery/Thriller eNewsletter
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and promotions
Promotion on
kensingtonbooks.com
and Hobbyreads.com
CATEGORY: Mystery
ISBN13: 978-1-61773-720-6
PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
RIGHTS: World English
PAGES: 288 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 23/32 PACK: 56
AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Enfield, CT
SALES HISTORY:
Kensington Trade Paperback
Yarned & Dangerous
12/15 (978-1-61773-717-6)
eBook: 978-1-61773-721-3

K ENSINGTON T RADE P APERBACK

WRONG FOR ME
THE MOTOR CITY ROYALS SERIES

Jackie Ashenden

On the heels of her successful series for St. Martins Press, author
Jackie Ashendens second book in her sexy new romance series has a
gritty Detroit setting and brooding heroes seeking to redeem their
criminal pasts.

fter eight years in prison, Levi Rush is finally out and back on the gritty streets of Detroit
to claim the future he was owed. A future that includes the one woman hes wanted for
yearshis former best friend Rachel. Shes the reason he went inside and if getting her to
do what he wants means buying the building that houses her tattoo studio and using it as
leverage, then thats what hell do. Because if theres one thing hes learned inside its that
if you want to win, you have to play dirty.
Rachel Hamilton is a tattoo artist and one hell of a tough girl. Detroit is her home, and shes
determined to make it a better place. But her plans are threatened when her old friend Levi
reappears and gives her an ultimatum: she gives herself to him body and soul, or else she
and her business are out on the street. Levis got no room in his heart for anything but anger
and the lust hes been carrying around for so long. But the only thing stronger than the
secrets of their shared past is their fiery attraction to each other
KEY SELLING POINTS:
Jackie Ashenden is the author of the ongoing Nine Circles series for
St. Martins.
Mine to Take, the first book in the Nine Circles series, received rave reviews.
We will publish each book in the series approximately every four months, and
they will be priced competitively at $9.95.
Readers are drawn to bad boy heroes who are rough around the edges and have
a hint of danger but conceal a heart of gold. With a proven track record, Jackie
Ashenden is a leader in this sub-genre with a legion of rabid fans.

MARKETING PLANS:
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Feature in e-blasts
and eNewsletters
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through Goodreads, Netgalley &
Kensington kLovers program
Social media advertising
and promotions
Promotion on
kensingtonbooks.com and
jackieashenden.com
CATEGORY: Erotic Romance
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-0392-7
PRICE: $9.95/$10.95
RIGHTS: World
PAGES: 304 TRIM: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4
SPINE SIZE: 1 PACK: 48

PRAISE FOR JACKIE ASHENDENS MINE TO TAKE


The sex is dirty-sweet, with a dark lick of dominance and the tantalizing potential of
redemption.Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
Intriguingly dark and intensely compellingsure to keep readers in suspense.
RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars, Top Pick
Ashenden twists and tortures her characters with impressive skill.The Washington Post
Jackie Ashenden lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with her husband, the inimitable Dr. Jax,
two kids and two cats. When shes not torturing alpha males and their stroppy heroines,
she can be found drinking chocolate martinis, reading anything she can lay her hands on,
posting random crap on her blog, or being forced to go mountain biking with her husband.
Jackie also writes the dark, sexy contemporary Nine Circles romance series for St Martins
Press. Visit her at jackieashenden.com.

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AUTHORS RESIDENCE:
Auckland, New Zealand
SALES HISTORY:
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Dirty for Me
8/16 (978-1-4967-0390-3)
eBook: 978-1-4967-0393-4

D AFINA T RADE P APERBACK

HIS LAST NAME


Daaimah S. Poole

A follow-up to Pretty Girls in the VIP, Essence bestselling author


Daaimah S. Poole delivers high-octane drama in her latest novel, His
Last Name, perfect for fans of Real Housewives or Basketball Wives.

hen her husband Damiens lucrative NFL career ends, Tiffany Holcomb targets hubby
number two: Hollywood leading man Warren Michael Joseph. Trouble is, Damiens not
giving up that easily
Monique Hall is thrilled when her baby boy, Kadir, gets a multimillion-dollar NBA contract.
But Moniques romance with her sons teammate is a costly foul
Zakiya Lees church community considers her a role model for a successful marriage. Too
bad shell have to play dirty to get rid of her NBA star husband Jabrils side chickagain
Shanice Whitaker has risen from video vixen to top mens magazine model. Now she wants to
get back with the married man she loved and let go. And shes happy to play the position of
Jabrils main mistress
To win back custody of her daughter from her vengeful NFL player ex-husband, Adrienne
Sheppard has to do someone a shady favor. But it leads her into the arms of actor Warren
Michael Josephand a secret that could fill her bank account and break her heart.

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KEY SELLING POINTS:


Daaimah S. Poole has been both an Essence and Blackboard bestseller.
Daaimah S. Poole has great name recognition and a strong following among
young, urban, female readers.
Daaimah knows how to write novels that appeal to young twentysomethings
that want to be the next Amber Rose or Kim Kardashian.
PRAISE FOR DAAIMAH S. POOLES NOVELS
Pooles latest sizzles with sex, dazzles with drama, and captivates with boundless
emotionexciting and compelling from the first to the last page.
RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars on Another Man Will
Though these strong ladies make some painful choices, talented writer Poole infuses them
with heart and reality enough for readers to relate.
Booklist on Pretty Girls in the VIP
Daaimah S. Poole is a mother and Temple University graduate with a degree in journalism.
She began writing her first novel, Yo Yo Love, at age nineteen while working as a receptionist
at her aunts beauty salon. Daaimah is a Philadelphia native. Visit her at daaimahspoole.com.

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PRICE: $15.00/$16.95
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CHASING BUTTERFLIES
Amir Abrams

From one of the most authentic voices in young adult fictionand


co-author with Ni-Ni Simone of the Hollywood High seriescomes
a gritty, powerful tale about one girls unexpected journey to
reconnecting with the father she never knew.

t sixteen, gifted pianist and poet Nia Daniels has already known her share of heartache.
But shes managed to excel, thanks to her beloved fathers love and support. Nia cant
imagine what shed do without himuntil an illness suddenly takes him. And Nias in for
one more shocking blow: The man whod always been her rock wasnt her biological dad.
Orphaned and confused, Nia leaves the life shes always known in California and moves to
the east coastto her biological father, Omar. Hes spent most of his lifeand all of
Niasbehind bars. An ex-gang member, living in the hood, hes determined to do whatever
it takes to win the love of his only daughterif only shell let him
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Like his frequent collaborator Ni-Ni Simone, Amir captures the reality of life
for todays urban teens with honesty and charm.
While the YA market thrives, Amir Abrams remains one of the few quality
authors writing from the African-American perspective.
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF AMIR ABRAMS
Abrams again tantalizes us, getting into the mind-set of the young, gifted, and beautiful.
RT Book Reviews on The Girl of His Dreams

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a drama-filled cautionary tale about getting in too deep.


Publishers Weekly on Crazy Love

Caught Up
12/14 (978-0-7582-9478-4)

An engaging cautionary tale. Kirkus Reviews on Caught Up

eBook: 978-0-7582-9483-8

Amir Abrams, a Brooklyn native, has spent most of his life working with teens and hopes
to make a difference in their lives through his books. He is the co-author, along with Ni-Ni
Simone, of the Hollywood High series.

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B ACKLIST

KENSINGTON BACKLIST

Amir Abrams

Ward Anderson

Kate Angell

Dana Bate

Dana Bate

DIVA RULES

ALL THATS LEFT

NO ONE LIKE YOU

TOO MANY COOKS

0-7582-9480-8
978-0-7582-9480-7
$9.95/$10.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Young Adult Fiction

0-7582-9430-1
978-0-7582-9430-2
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

0-7582-9130-2
978-0-7582-9130-1
$9.95/$10.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Contemporary Romance

1-61773-262-1
978-1-61773-262-1
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

A SECOND BITE
AT THE APPLE

Marie Bostwick

Marie Bostwick

Marie Bostwick

Robin Bridges

Rita Cameron

APART AT THE SEAMS

FROM HERE TO HOME

THE SECOND SISTER

OPHELIAS MUSE

0-7582-6930-7
978-0-7582-6930-0
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-657-0
978-1-61773-657-5
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-655-4
978-1-61773-655-1
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

DREAMING
OF ANTIGONE
1-4967-0354-5
978-1-4967-0354-5
$9.95/$10.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Young Adult Fiction

1-61773-260-5
978-1-61773-260-7
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-856-5
978-1-61773-856-2
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

Cate Campbell

Mary Carter

Lynn Carthage

Holly Chamberlin

Holly Chamberlin

THE BENEDICT
BASTARD

MEET ME
IN BARCELONA

BETRAYED

THE BEACH QUILT

THE FRIENDS WE KEEP

0-7582-9230-9
978-0-7582-9230-8
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Historical Fiction

0-7582-8472-1
978-0-7582-8472-3
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-627-9
978-1-61773-627-8
$9.95/$10.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Young Adult Fiction

0-7582-7536-6
978-0-7582-7536-3
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-741-0
978-1-61773-741-1
$9.95/$10.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
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Naomi Chase

Rosanna Chiofalo

Pamela Christie

Emily Beck Cogburn

Amy Conner

BETRAYAL

STELLA MIA
0-7582-7505-6
978-0-7582-7505-9
$15.00/$16.95
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Fiction

LOUISIANA SAVES
THE LIBRARY

MILLION DOLLAR ROAD

0-7582-8437-3
978-0-7582-8437-2
$15.00/$16.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction

DEATH AND THE


CYPRIAN SOCIETY
0-7582-8644-9
978-0-7582-8644-4
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

1-61773-993-6
978-1-61773-993-4
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

Amy Conner

Zaire Crown

Christine dAbo

Kate Defrise

Anjanette Delgado

THE RIGHT THING

GAMES WOMEN PLAY

30 DAYS

CHRISTMAS CHOCOLAT

0-7582-9512-X
978-0-7582-9512-5
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-989-8
978-1-61773-989-7
$9.95/$10.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-954-5
978-1-61773-954-5
$9.95/$10.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-4967-0023-6
978-1-4967-0023-0
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

THE CLAIRVOYANT
OF CALLE OCHO

0-7582-9514-6
978-0-7582-9514-9
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-390-3
978-1-61773-390-1
$15.00/$16.95
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Fiction

Sonali Dev

Sonali Dev

Denesha Diamond

Norman Draper

Norman Draper

THE BOLLYWOOD
BRIDE

A BOLLYWOOD AFFAIR

QUEEN DIVAS

FRONT YARD

BACKYARD

1-61773-013-0
978-1-61773-013-9
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

0-7582-9259-7
978-0-7582-9259-9
$15.00/$16.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-307-5
978-1-61773-307-9
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-305-9
978-1-61773-305-5
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-015-7
978-1-61773-015-3
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

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James Driggers

Terri DuLong

Cynthia Eden

Shelly Ellis

Shelly Ellis

LOVESICK

FAREWELL TO
CEDAR KEY

PLAYING WITH FIRE

THE BEST SHE


EVER HAD

THE PLAYER &


THE GAME

1-61773-395-4
978-1-61773-395-6
$15.00/$16.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction

0-7582-9037-3
978-0-7582-9037-3
$15.00/$16.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-475-6
978-1-61773-475-5
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

0-7582-8815-8
978-0-7582-8815-8
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

0-7582-8410-1
978-0-7582-8410-5
$14.00/$15.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Paranormal Romance

Sherri Wood Emmons

Pat Esden

Colleen Faulkner

Candice Fox

Candice Fox

THE SEVENTH MOTHER

A HOLD ON ME

AS CLOSE AS SISTERS

EDEN

HADES

0-7582-8045-9
978-0-7582-8045-9
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-4967-0005-8
978-1-4967-0005-6
$12.95/$13.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

0-7582-5571-3
978-0-7582-5571-6
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-443-8
978-1-61773-443-4
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-441-1
978-1-61773-441-0
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

Michele Grant

T. Greenwood

T. Greenwood

Lois Greiman

Lois Greiman

ANY MAN I WANT

THE FOREVER BRIDGE

WHERE I LOST HER

HEARTH SONG

HEARTH STONE

0-7582-8966-9
978-0-7582-8966-7
$15.00/$16.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction

0-7582-9053-5
978-0-7582-9053-3
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

0-7582-9055-1
978-0-7582-9055-7
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-602-3
978-1-61773-602-5
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-600-7
978-1-61773-600-1
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
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Gregory Harris

Gregory Harris

Gregory Harris

Tessa Harris

Amber Hart

THE BELLINGHAM
BLOODBATH

THE CONNICLE CURSE

THE DALWICH
DESECRATION

SECRETS IN THE STONES

AFTER US

0-7582-9341-0
978-0-7582-9341-1
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

1-61773-118-8
978-1-61773-118-1
$9.95/$10.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Young Adult Fiction

0-7582-9269-4
978-0-7582-9269-8
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

0-7582-9271-6
978-0-7582-9271-1
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

1-61773-887-5
978-1-61773-887-6
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

Sadie Hartwell

Ellen Hawley

Rhonda Helms

A.L. Herbert

A.L. Herbert

YARNED AND
DANGEROUS

THE DIVORCE DIET

BREAK YOUR HEART

1-61773-451-9
978-1-61773-451-9
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-122-6
978-1-61773-122-8
$9.95/$10.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Contemporary Fiction

MURDER WITH FRIED


CHICKEN AND WAFFLES

MURDER WITH
MACARONI AND CHEESE

1-61773-174-9
978-1-61773-174-7
$15.00/$16.95
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Mystery

1-61773-176-5
978-1-61773-176-1
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Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

1-61773-717-8
978-1-61773-717-6
$15.00/$16.95
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Mystery

Trice Hickman

Trice Hickman

Michael Hiebert

Michael Hiebert

Brigid Kemmerer

DEADLY SATISFACTION

SECRET INDISCRETIONS
1-61773-743-7
978-1-61773-743-5
$9.95/$10.95
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Fiction

CLOSE TO THE
BROKEN HEARTED

THICKER THAN WATER

1-61773-747-X
978-1-61773-747-3
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Fiction

A THORN AMONG
THE LILIES
1-61773-737-2
978-1-61773-737-4
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$15.00/$16.95
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Mystery

0-7582-9426-3
978-0-7582-9426-5
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

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0-7582-9441-7
978-0-7582-9441-8
$9.95/$10.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Young Adult Fiction

KENSINGTON BACKLIST

Jeffe Kennedy

Jeffe Kennedy

Susan Kietzman

Sally Kilpatrick

Sally Kilpatrick

THE TWELVE KINGDOMS:


The Tears of the Rose

THE TWELVE KINGDOMS:


The Talon Of The Hawk

THE SUMMER COTTAGE

BITTERSWEET CREEK

0-7582-9447-6
978-0-7582-9447-0
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fantasy

1-61773-570-1
978-1-61773-570-7
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

THE HAPPY
HOUR CHOIR

0-7582-9445-X
978-0-7582-9445-6
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fantasy

1-61773-549-3
978-1-61773-549-3
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

Cathy Lamb

Cathy Lamb

Shelly Laurenston

Mary Lawrence

Mary Lawrence

MY VERY BEST FRIEND

WHAT I
REMEMBER MOST

THE UNDOING

THE ALCHEMISTS
DAUGHTER

DEATH OF AN
ALCHEMIST

1-61773-710-0
978-1-61773-710-7
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

1-61773-712-7
978-1-61773-712-1
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

0-7582-9508-1
978-0-7582-9508-8
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

0-7582-9506-5
978-0-7582-9506-4
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-509-4
978-1-61773-509-7
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Paranormal Romance

1-61773-568-X
978-1-61773-568-4
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

Ashton Lee

Ashton Lee

Wendy Lee

Catherine Lloyd

Anna Loan-Wilsey

A CHERRY
COLA CHRISTMAS

THE WEDDING CIRCLE

ACROSS A GREEN OCEAN

1-61773-341-5
978-1-61773-341-3
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-487-X
978-1-61773-487-8
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

DEATH COMES
TO LONDON

A DECEPTIVE
HOMECOMING

0-7582-8735-6
978-0-7582-8735-9
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

1-61773-726-7
978-1-61773-726-8
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

1-61773-343-1
978-1-61773-343-7
$15.00/$16.95
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Fiction

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Lutishia Lovely

Janey Mack

Janey Mack

Ronald Malfi

Kerstin March

THE PERFECT DECEPTION

CHOKED UP

TIMES UP

LITTLE GIRLS

BRANCHING OUT

0-7582-8668-6
978-0-7582-8668-0
$15.00/$16.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-692-9
978-1-61773-692-6
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

1-61773-690-2
978-1-61773-690-2
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

1-61773-606-6
978-1-61773-606-3
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Horror

1-61773-526-4
978-1-61773-526-4
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Contemporary Romance

Kerstin March

Alyssa Maxwell

Alyssa Maxwell

Mary McKinley

Kristina McMorris

FAMILY TREES

MURDER AT
BEECHWOOD

MURDER AT
MARBLE HOUSE

RUSTY SUMMER

THE EDGE OF LOST

0-7582-9086-1
978-0-7582-9086-1
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

0-7582-9084-5
978-0-7582-9084-7
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

1-61773-257-5
978-1-61773-257-7
$9.95/$10.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Young Adult Fiction

0-7582-8118-8
978-0-7582-8118-0
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-524-8
978-1-61773-524-0
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

Tom Mendicino

Emma Miller

Mary B. Morrison

Cindy Myers

Noire

THE BOYS
FROM EIGHTH
AND CARPENTER

PLAIN DEAD

IF YOU DONT KNOW ME

ABOVE IT ALL

STONE COLD LIAR

0-7582-9176-0
978-0-7582-9176-9
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

0-7582-7306-1
978-0-7582-7306-2
$15.00/$16.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction

0-7582-9486-7
978-0-7582-9486-9
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-495-0
978-1-61773-495-3
$15.00/$16.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-794-1
978-1-61773-794-7
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

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Noire

Monica Nolan

B. B. Oak

Rosalind Noonan

Rosalind Noonan

RED HOT LIAR

DOLLY DINGLE,
LESBIAN LANDLADY

THOREAU IN
PHANTOM BOG

DOMESTIC SECRETS

TAKE ANOTHER LOOK

0-7582-8831-X
978-0-7582-8831-8
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

0-7582-9027-6
978-0-7582-9027-4
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

1-61773-327-X
978-1-61773-327-7
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

1-61773-325-3
978-1-61773-325-3
$9.95/$10.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

Charles OBrien

Grace Octavia

Lindsey J. Palmer

Cathy Pegau

Sue Pethick

DEATH IN
SARATOGA SPRINGS

HIS LAST WIFE

IF WE LIVED HERE

PET FRIENDLY

0-7582-8884-0
978-0-7582-8884-4
$15.00/$16.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction

0-7582-9435-2
978-0-7582-9435-7
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

MURDER ON
THE LAST FRONTIER

1-61773-491-8
978-1-61773-491-5
$15.00/$16.95
Dafina Trade Paperback
Fiction

0-7582-8638-4
978-0-7582-8638-3
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

1-4967-0054-6
978-1-4967-0054-4
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Mystery

1-61773-842-5
978-1-61773-842-5
$15.00/$16.95
Kensington Trade Paperback
Fiction

Peter Pezzelli

Kate Pearce

Rebecca Phillips

Rebecca Phillips

Brandy Purdy

FRANCESCAS KITCHEN

MASTERING A SINNER

ANY OTHER GIRL

FAKING PERFECT

1-4967-0545-9
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Index
A

Abrams, Amir, 64
Amish Christmas Kitchen,
The, 36
Angels Touch, An, 27
Angell, Kate, 13, 35
Art of Confidence, The, 58
Ashenden, Jackie, 62

Final Scream, 50
Fluke, Joanne, 18
Form of Things Unknown,
The, 12

No Witness But the Moon, 42

B
Babe Ruth Deception, The, 24
Baker, Lisa Jones, 36
Beckstrand, Jennifer, 36
Beyond Your Touch, 11
Blades, Nicole, 54
Bridges, Robin, 12
British Manor Murder, 22

C
Carter, Mary, 34
Catered Tea Party, A, 5
Chamberlin, Holly, 40
Change of Heart, A, 30
Charles, Allyson, 35
Chasing Butterflies, 64
Chazin, Suzanne, 42
Christmas Caramel Murder, 18
Coldwater Warm Hearts Club,
The, 29
Cottage on Pumpkin and Vine,
The, 13
Crawford, Isis, 5

D
Dailey, Janet, 2
Dawson, Jennifer, 13
Dead Mans Song, 15
Dear Yvette, 38
Death Comes to the Fair, 55
Death Comes to Kurland
Hall, 52
Deepest Desires of a
Wicked Duke, 53
Dev, Sonali, 30
Driscoll, Sara, 56
Duty to the Crown, 47

E
Eddings, Lexi, 29
Education of Dixie Dupree,
The, 48
Eggnog Murder, 44
Esden, Pat, 11
Everhart, Donna, 48

Olsen, Ella Joy, 8


Orey, Cal, 14
Overstreet, Jason, 6

Gaining Visibility, 28
Graham, Heather, 27

H
Hartwell, Sadie, 61
Healing Powers of Vinegar
3rd Edition, The, 14
Hearon, Pamela, 28
Herbert, A.L., 9
His Last Name, 63
Hollis, Lee, 44
Home With My Sisters, 34
House on Honeysuckle Lane,
The, 20
Howell, Dorothy, 46

Page, Sharon, 53
Pocketbooks and Pistols, 46
Poole, Daaimah S., 63

Q
Queen of the Cookbooks, 60

R
Rax, Cydney, 17
Root, Petal, Thorn, 9
Ross, Barbara, 44
Runyan, Aimie K., 47

J
Jackson, Lisa, 50
Johnson, Cat, 35

K
King, Camryn, 37
Knit Before Dying, A, 61

L
Lamb, Cathy, 7
Language of Sisters, The, 7
Lee, Ashton, 60
Lee, Wendy, 58
Lester, Meera, 26
Lloyd, Catherine, 52, 55
Loan-Wilsey, Anna, 32
Lone Wolf, 56
Long, Kelly, 36
Lovelace, Sharla, 13

M
Maberry, Jonathan, 15
Mack, Janey, 33
March to Remember, A, 32
Maxwell, Alyssa, 4, 57
McDonough, Mary, 20
Meier, Leslie, 22, 44
Murder at Rough Point, 4
Murder Most Malicious, 57
Murder of a Queen Bee, The, 26
Murder with Macaroni
and Cheese, 9
My Married Boyfriend, 17

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Saundra, 39
Schemes, 39
Score, The, 16
Season of Us, The, 40
Shoot Em Up, 33
Simone, Ni-Ni, 38
Stiletto Justice, 37
Stewart, David O., 10, 24
Strivers Row Spy, The, 6
Swinson, Kiki, 16, 39

T
Texas Tall, 2
That Mistletoe Moment, 35
Thunder Beneath Us, The, 54

W
Wilson Deception, The, 10
Wrong For Me, 62

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