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Historical fiction Women’s fiction FICTION A compelling tale of atonement, devo on, and undying love, set aboard one of the world’s most haunted ships A vivid portrayal of a remarkable ar st and her era, this debut is a rich, well‐researched story that will appeal to fans of Tracy Chevalier, SPELLS AND OREGANO: Secret Spice Café trilogy, book 2 Heather Webb, and Debra Dean by Patricia V. Davis ◦ ◦ Material available Material available HD Media Press, December 2017 A LIGHT OF HER OWN Hardcover, 99k words by Carrie Callaghan A mother desperate to save her twin sons, a war veteran in torment, a Amberjack Publishing, October 2018 beau ful young psychic with a terrible secret, a powerful magician with a Hardcover, 85k words sha ered soul, and a Queen steeped in history and glory. These extraordinary “Absorbing, A Light of Her Own paints a lively portrait of 17th century Dutch life, en es cross paths and set off a remarkable chain of events in Spells and Orega- and the struggles female ar sts endured to make names for themselves.” – no: Book 2 in The Secret Spice Café Trilogy. Overcome by despair a er a trauma Heather Webb, author of Rodin’s Lover and Becoming Josephine when she was 16, Sarita Taylor has spent the past ten years isolated and lonely Born with a name that means “leading star,” Judith Leyster aims to be aboard her beloved RMS Queen Mary. Fearful of outsiders, she dedicates her the first woman to enter the pres gious Haarlem ar st’s guild, alongside such me to managing The Secret Spice Café, now an award-winning restaurant. Un l greats as Rembrandt and Frans Hals. But a woman’s ambi on is a dangerous com- Luca Miceli, a man with a dark past, steps on board….Patricia V. Davis de ly spins modity in 17th century Holland, and Judith struggles to earn the respect, and past and present, mystery and magic, into a potent story of passionate longing funds, she needs to start her own studio. She does have one man on her side, and family tragedy all at once. Spells and Oregano is a compelling tale of atone- however: a fellow ar st named Jan, who brings a blush to Judith’s cheeks. When ment, devo on, and undying love, set aboard one of the world’s most haunted Judith loses a valuable pain ng in an illegal auc on scheme, she turns to Lachine, ships. (Agent: Gordon Warnock, Fuse Literary) a shady man with a seemingly innocuous deal: paint a portrait. She takes the job, but is later shocked when the subject of her pain ng turns up dead. Further com- plica ng Judith’s life is the sudden and mysterious shortage of linseed oil used for pain ng, which she and the other local ar sts depend on for their livelihood. Meanwhile Judith’s wayward brother Abraham has fallen on desperate mes, as Also by Patricia V. Davis well as her best friend Maria, who is ba ling demons of her own. Li le does Ju- * Nominated for the Na onal Book Cri cs Circle Award for Fic- dith know that all three of their fates are bound together by a conspiracy of the on! city’s most powerful men….(Agent: Shannon Hassan, Marsal Lyon Literary Agen- cy) “[C]omplex, rich, and sa sfying….Especially recommended for mystery enthusiasts looking for something different in the way of se ng, feisty and strong female characters…and a story line brimming with revela ons and intrigue that aren’t easily pre- dictable.” ─ Midwest Book Review
Patricia V. Davis is the author of the bestselling mem- oir Harlot’s Sauce and The Diva Doctrine: 16 Universal Carrie Callaghan’s short fic on has appeared in Silk Principles Every Woman Needs to Know. A former English Road, Weave Magazine, and The MacGuffin, among oth- teacher who holds a Master’s Degree in Crea ve Wri ng ers. She is a senior analyst at the State Department, as well and Educa on, she makes an average of 30-50 appearanc- as a senior contribu ng editor at the Washington Inde- es yearly, and her author brand con nues to benefit from pendent Review of Books. A Light of Her Own is her debut her robust tradi onal and social media presence. True to novel. www.carriecallaghan.com the “female dynamism” theme of her wri ng, Patricia founded the annual Women’s PowerStrategy Conference in 2012. www.patriciavdavis.com 3 4
Fiction Fiction A charming, quirky love story in le ers between an imagina ve The forgo en granddaughter of one of New York’s wealthiest men is dog‐walker and an anxiety‐ridden dog owner reunited with her family just as she comes of age—and once she’s had a ◦ ◦
Material available Material available glimpse of their gli ering world, she won’t let it go without a fight THE DOG‐WALKER’S DIARY by Kathryn Donahue SHE REGRETS NOTHING Jolly Fish Press, November 2017 by Andrea Dunlop Trade paperback, 95k words Washington Square Press/Atria, February 2018 “Donahue’s debut is a diver ng delight from begin- Trade paperback, 110k words ning to end. Combining the best of two worlds, it When Laila Lawrence becomes an orphan blends li le amuse-bouche fantas cal tales of lion at 23, the sudden loss unexpectedly introduces her tamers and buccaneers—as told by dogs—with to three glamorous cousins from New York, who sweet contemporary human romance….a ton of show up unannounced at her mother’s funeral—and refreshing fun….” – Publishers Weekly, starred whom she never even knew existed. The three sib- review lings—an older sister, Liberty, and twins Laila’s age, When an immovable object meets an irre- Leo and Nora—are scions of the wealthy family from sis ble force, we root for the irresis ble every which Laila’s father had been estranged long before me. We want Elizabeth to bring Darcy to his sens- his own un mely demise ten years before. Two es—di o for Anna and the King, Pre y Woman and years later, Laila has le behind her quiet life in Edward, Liza and Henry Higgins. If love cannot Grosse Point, Michigan to move to New York City, change curmudgeons into the men of our dreams, landing her smack in the middle of the Lawrences’ then what is it for? In The Dog-Walker’s Diary, Annie Doherty is an Irish dog walk- decadent world. As the truth about why Laila’s par- er who knocks into the ordered life of L.A. screenplay agent and insomniac, Daniel ents became estranged from the family patriarch Ashe, who is ready to marry Victoria, a woman who, like himself, doesn’t believe becomes clear, Laila grows ever more resolved to in love. But once he hires Annie, Daniel comes home each night to find she has claim what’s righ ully hers. Caught between longing for the love of her family and le him a new and fantas cal story about the secret lives of his dogs—stories that her relentless pursuit of the lifestyle she feels she was unfairly denied, Laila finds cast him as a roman c hero. Now his sleepless hours are spent in an alternate sea herself reawakening a long dead family scandal—not to men on se ng off sever- world, a magical circus, and the kingdoms of wonder and discord where his char- al new ones—as she becomes further enmeshed in the lives and love affairs of acters live. Daniel can’t afford to be diverted. He has to save his career. So each her cousins. Will the new genera on of Lawrences finally reconcile the sins of morning he writes Annie a new le er, asking her the ques ons he needs an- their fathers, or will their efforts to set them right prove to be their undoing? And swered in order to get her off his mind, and each night he rushes home to read will Laila ever, truly, belong in their world? Sly and sexy, She Regrets Nothing is a her storied response. (Agent: Cris Marche , Firebrand Literary) sharply observed and u erly seduc ve tale of family, fortune, and fate. (Agent: Carly Wa ers, P.S. Literary Agency) Publisher has world English rights Publisher has world English rights
Kathryn Donahue is a freelance writer and former canine Andrea Dunlop is the author of Losing the Light which was advice columnist for The Deepwell Press. Her humor essays inspired in part by her me living in France as a student have been published in First Sunday, and she won The Spot- and her six years in New York working as a publicist for light Award for her one act play, The Sty. Kathryn has a Doubleday and which was one of Redbooks’ best books of Master’s of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, 2016. In 2009, she moved back to her hometown of Se- and has worked in hospitals, rehab centers, and in private a le, where she is the Social Media and Marke ng Direc- prac ce. An inventor, Kathryn has been granted design and tor for bou que editorial firm Girl Friday Produc ons. u lity patents, including one for a non-s cky peanut h p://www.girlfridayproduc ons.com/team/member/ bu er—a need inspired by her pa ents with swallowing disorders. The Dog- andrea-dunlop Walker’s Diary is her debut novel.
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Women’s fiction Fiction A modern day—Muslim—Pride and Prejudice A breathtaking novel of how the nature of place encompasses everything that we are ◦
BEAUTY AND THE BEARD Material available by Uzma Jalaluddin THE CROWS OF BEARA HaperCollins Canada, summer 2018 by Julie Chris ne Johnson ◦
Trade paperback, 89k words Material available Ashland Creek Press, September 2017 In Uzma Jalaluddin’s debut Beauty and the Beard, Ayesha Shamsi, a secu- Trade paperback, 84k words lar Muslim who lives with her boisterous extended family in Toronto, wants to be * Finalist in the 2014 Siskiyou Prize for New Envi‐ a famous spoken word poet, but dreams won’t support family or pay off debts. So ronmental Literature, judged by Karen Joy Fowler! she takes the stable (but boring, as her non-Muslin friend Clara reminds her) path “As Johnson’s wounded, good-hearted characters of subs tute teaching. She’s never had a boyfriend and though she’s lonely, sort inner truths along the mys cal Irish coast, the wants no part of an arranged marriage. But when she begins working with Kha- personal decisions and missteps they make have lid, a quiet, conserva ve, handsome young Muslim man, on a fundraiser for the consequences that reach around the world. A cap - local mosque, she has to deal with both her a rac on to him and her irrita on va ng tale of our yearning to belong and the im- with his complacency. This modern day Pride and Prejudice is full of atmosphere, portance of following this ancient call.” – Kathryn sensual detail, loving family rela onships and features the playful energy of the Cra , award‐winning author of The Far End of Hap‐ Rosie Project and Jane the Virgin. (Agent: Ann Colle e, Rees Literary Agency) py and The Art of Falling When Annie Crowe travels from Sea le to a small Irish village to pro- mote a new copper mine, her public rela ons career is hanging in the balance. Struggling to overcome her troubled past and a failing marriage, Annie is eager Khalid has seen her several times since he moved into the for a chance to rebuild her life. Yet when she arrives on the remote Beara penin- neighborhood two months ago, always carrying a red ceramic sula, Annie learns that the mine would encroach on the nes ng ground of an en- mug, always in a hurry. She is a petite woman with a round face dangered bird, the Red-billed chough, and many in the community are fiercely and dreamytheir smile, purple skin ah golden burnished copper that glows in protec ve of this wild place. Among them is Daniel Savage, a local ar st ba ling the sullen March morning. demons of his own, who has been recruited to help block the mine. Despite their ij It is not appropriate to stareab, at women, no matter how interesting differences, Annie and Daniel find themselves drawn toward each other, and, Khalid reminds himself. inexplicably, they begin to hear the same voice—a strange, distant whisper of Yet his eyes return for a second, wistful look. She is so beautiful. Gaelic, like sorrow blowing in the wind. Guided by ancient mythology and chal- lenged by modern problems, Annie must confront the half-truths she has been sent to spread and the lies she has been telling herself. Most of all, she must open her heart to the healing power of this rugged land and its people. (Agent: Shan- non Hassan, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency)
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A high school teacher, Uzma Jalaluddin writes “Samosa and Julie Chris ne Johnson is the author of In Another Life Maple Syrup,” a regular column about modern Muslim life (Sourcebooks, February 2016), and her short stories and for The Toronto Star, Canada’s largest daily newspaper, which essays have appeared in several journals, including Mud reaches over 1 million readers daily. Beauty and the Beard is Season Review; Cirque: A Literary Journal of the North Pa- her debut novel. h p://uzmajalaluddin.com cific Rim; Cobalt, and the anthologies Stories for Sendai; Up, Do: Flash Fic on by Women Writers; and Three Minus One: Stories of Love and Loss. She lives and writes in the seaside village of Port Townsend, Washington. h p://juliechris nejohnson.com 7 8
Romantic comedy Fiction A sweet and sexy roman c comedy and a hilariously relatable look at From highly acclaimed, award‐winning author Christopher Meades finding happiness where you least expect it comes a magical, provoca ve tale of forbidden love ◦
and one girl’s struggle for libera on Material available UNCONDITIONALLY by Erin Lyon HANNA WHO FELL FROM THE SKY by Christopher Meades
Tor, January 2018 ◦ Trade paperback, 79k words Material available Mira Books, September 2017 In this hilarious conclusion to Erin Lyon’s I Hardcover, 88k words Love You Subject to the Following Terms and Condi- “Beau ful and delicate, Meades has wri en a power- ons, Kate has accepted a job prac cing signing law, ful medita on on how we define ourselves, the gi the one type of law she swore she’d never do— and cruelty of faith, and the redemp ve act of story- especially since what she thought was her very own telling. A gorgeous blend of dreamy folklore and happily ever a er turned into just another expired gri y reality.” – Erika Swyler, bestselling author contract. But between Kate’s embarrassing pen- of The Book of Specula on chant for running into exes in court, clients deter- “As she slashes through the mythology that restrains mined to use her as their very own therapist, and a her, Hannah rises like a phoenix. Christopher Meades couple having a knock-down, drag-out over the cus- weaves a feast of paradox and surprise.” – Benjamin tody of the family guinea pig, at least the job’s never boring. But while Kate finally Ludwig, author of Ginny Moon has a handle on her career, her love life is s ll, well, complicated. The former love “A strange and beau ful fable with shades of her life, Jonathan, wants her back. Her current main squeeze, Dave, wants to of Deliverance, Room, and Winter’s Bone.” – Laline Paull, award‐winning author take things to the next level, but she s ll can’t shake her wolf-in-sheep’s-clothing of The Bees vibe about him. And then there’s Adam, her mad crush who really wants to be Hanna has never been outside her secluded community of Clearhaven. her friend. So, to sum up, one ques onable ex, one player with a capital “P,” and She has never ques oned why her father has four wives or why she has 14 broth- one guy who’s kind of stolen her heart even though she’s in the friend zone. This ers and sisters. And in only one week’s me, on her 18th birthday, Hanna will should be a piece of cake. (Agent: Michelle Wolfson, Wolfson Literary Agency) follow tradi on and become the fi h wife of a man more than twice her age. But
Also by Erin Lyon just days before the wedding, Hanna meets Daniel, an enigma c stranger who challenges her to ques on her fate and to follow her own will. Then her mother “Lyon’s novel is a fun read that will keep readers engaged tells her a secret—one that could grant Hanna the freedom she’s known only in throughout, as it follows a some mes-confusing path for its pro- her dreams. As her world unravels around her, Hanna must decide whether she tagonist. She not only deals with the twists and turns of a com- was really meant for something greater than the claustrophobic world of Clear- plicated love life and a en on from both wanted and unwanted haven. But can she abandon her beloved younger sister and the only home she’s suitors, but also the ones that come with life in general.” – RT ever known? Or is there another op on—one too fantas cal to believe? With Reviews lush, evoca ve prose, Christopher Meades takes readers on an emo onal journey into a fascina ng, unknown world—and, along the way, brilliantly illuminates the complexi es of faith, iden ty and how our origins shape who we are. (Agent: A er gradua ng with an English degree from California State Anne Bohner, Pen & Ink Literary Agency) University, Sacramento, Erin Lyon spent 10 years in television Christopher Meades is the author of The Last Hiccup (ECW with the local ABC affiliate before a bout of temporary insanity Press), which won the 2013 Canadian Authors Associa on convinced her she wanted to be an a orney. So, a er a few un- Award for Fic on, The Three Fates of Henrik Nordmark, and fun years of working full me and a ending the University of For the Love of Mary. In addi on, Meades has appeared in the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, she is now a prac cing civil over two dozen print journals including The Potomac Re- a orney and spends her free me wri ng novels about lawyers. view and The Fiddlehead. www.christophermeades.com Erin lives in northern California with her husband and two teen- age daughters. h p://erinlyon.net 9 10
Fiction Romantic comedy The story of an old‐money family returning to their house on Nantucket, A funny, fast‐paced storm about the struggles of da ng in the digital age a deadly accident, and the secrets that won’t stay hidden ◦
Material available MATCH MADE IN MANHATTAN THE FIFTH OF JULY by Amanda Stauffer by Kelly Simmons Skyhorse, January 2018
Sourcebooks, September 2017 Trade paperback, 99k words ◦ Trade paperback, 63k words A er two intense, dead-end rela onships, Material available “With prose that posi vely vibrates and characters serial monogamist Alison finds herself confused, who defy expecta on, Kelly Simmons brings us lonely, and dras cally out of touch with the world of straight to Nantucket, into the bright, bea ng heart of modern da ng. Refusing to wallow, she signs up for a this one-of-a-kind family, and never lets us go.” – Kate popular da ng app and resolves to remain open- More , New York Times bestselling author of The minded and op mis c as she explores the New York Vanishing Year and Blackbird Season City singles’ scene. With the click of a bu on, her Over the forth of July weekend, Ann Warner adventures begin: On one date, she’s dumped before asks her grown children, Caroline and Tom, to return the first kiss; on another, she dons full HAZMAT gear; to their 100-year-old family home on Nantucket to she meets a ta ooed folk singer turned investment help manage their erra c father, Tripp, whose personality has radically changed banker, an undercover agent who tracks illegal exo c since undergoing chemotherapy. But having her children home is not the solu on animals, and dozens of other colorful, cap va ng that Ann hoped for, and it soon becomes clear that nothing—not the beams that personali es. Giving them each her signature “pants speech”—her pants aren’t hold the house together, not the values the family clings to—can survive the rav- coming off unless she has a real connec on with someone—she desperately ages of me. When Tripp is killed in an accident, suspicions arise within the family wants to push past the awkward small-talk phase to find true love, but finding and nearby neighbors. Did Ann manage to purposely shed the obliga on of her “the one” is star ng to feel impossible. That is, un l she meets Luke, who is so- psycho c husband? Or is the truth even darker, rela ng to a secret from Caroline phis cated, funny, and not to men on, hot. Alison finds herself falling for Luke and Tom’s past? (Agent: Anne Bohner, Pen & Ink Literary Agency) harder than any guy she’s dated and finally le ng her walls down, but will he s ck around or move on to his next match? Match Made in Manha an is a fast- Publisher has world English rights paced, contemporary story about the struggles of da ng in the digital age. Re- Previous foreign publishers: Turkey (Limos) plete with online profiles, wi y dialogue, and a super-suppor ve group of female
Also by Kelly Simmons friends, this all-too-real and relatable debut novel will have readers laughing, cry- ing, and roo ng for Alison all the way to the end. (Agent: Jennifer Chen Tran, Fuse “Beau fully dark, totally devasta ng and so rive ng you might Literary) find yourself gripping the pages, One More Day is about the holes in our lives and how we struggle to fill them, the love of Publisher has world English rights parent for child, and the secrets that define us. Absolutely mes- merizing.” – Caroline Leavi , New York Times bestselling au‐ thor of Is This Tomorrow and Pictures of You Amanda Stauffer is a graduate of Yale and Columbia Universi- es who works as an architectural conservator, restoring his- toric landmarks across the country. When she grew frustrated with New York City’s da ng scene, Amanda headed to Kelly Simmons is a former journalist and adver sing crea ve Match.com. Even though no successful rela onships came out director specializing in marke ng to women. She’s the author of it, her experiences provided her with a life me of memories, of the cri cally acclaimed Standing S ll, The Bird House (Atria), a few friends, and an abundance of material should she ever and One More Day (Sourcebooks), and lives with her family decide to pursue a career in comedy. An erstwhile expat who outside Philadelphia. www.bykellysimmons.com has lived in Bangalore, Sicily, and Paris, Amanda currently lives in Manha an, where she is busy wri ng her second book. h ps://amandastauffer.wordpress.com 11 12
Women’s fiction Fiction A novel filled with small‐town charm, rekindled love, In a small Colorado prison town a handful of convicts have escaped… and the resilient es of family in this gri y, rive ng tale of survival ◦
Material available THE FUTURE SHE LEFT BEHIND OLD LONESOME by Marin Thomas by Ben Whitmer ◦
NAL, September 2017 Material available Gallmeister, September 2018 Trade paperback, 79k words Trade paperback, 95k words “A deeply emo onal story about family es, second In a small blizzard-ba ered Colorado mountain town, a handful of con- chances, and the pleasures of taking life one day at a victs put their lives on the line in a bid for freedom from a brutal prison. Mopar me. Beau ful.” – Jane Porter, USA Today bestselling Horn once escaped from his dead-end life into a clandes ne rela onship with a author of It’s You deputy’s wife. When the book opens decades later in the 1970’s, Horn is a few Cast aside by her chea ng husband, Katelyn miles from the prison from which he’s just escaped with a handful of desperate Chandler is ready to pack it all in and drive home to convicts in a worsening blizzard. Warden Jugg, who has been in charge of the pris- Li le Springs, Texas. But Shirley Pra —master manip- on for most of his adult life, (having been brought into the job by a fellow Klans- ulator, eli st snob, and Katelyn’s terror of a live-in man,) is coolly confident that he will capture all the convicts by morning, and mother-in-law—has other ideas. Shirley insists on sends his heavily armed guards out into the locked-down town loaded with am- joining Katelyn’s trip a er her son tries to ship her off to a re rement community. muni on and amphetamines. The events that follow tear the veneer of civility Katelyn has no choice but to play peacekeeper between the ornery old woman away and show the town for what it is—a prison which contains a prison. Old and the proud matrons of Li le Springs. Yet the small town seems to be changing Lonesome is a rive ng book that is at once a classic crime thriller and a powerful Shirley. And as Katelyn weighs the wisdom of picking up where she le off work of American literature. It speaks profoundly to today’s most pressing social with Jackson Mendoza, town bad boy and her high school sweetheart, she must issues; including the prison-industrial complex, police brutality, and ins tu onal find a way to believe in the strength of her dreams. (Agent: Paige Wheeler, Crea- racism. (Agent: Gary Heidt, Signature Literary Agency) ve Media Agency, Inc.) Previous foreign publishers: France (Gallmeister), Germany (Polar Verlag) Publisher has world English rights
Also by Marin Thomas Somebody’s shit their pants. Mopar Horn doesn’t know if it’s
“From the very first sentence, Ruby’s story will cap vate read- screw or convict, but the parlor’s pulsing red with that shit smell. ers. Thomas brings the dusty town of Unforgiven vividly to life Mopar wipes his eyes. He’s squatting against an upright piano, and paints a poe c picture of family dynamics with flawed but holding onto one of the cabriole legs while the world tries to drive honest characters. Even the town’s name carries its own poign- out from under him. ancy. Both grace and grit underline a wide range of emo ons, from fear and grief to tenderness and hope.” – RT Reviews, Top Pick! Benjamin Whitmer is the author of Cry Father and Pike, which was nominated for the 2013 Grand Prix de Li éra- ture Policière, and coauthor (with Charlie Louvin) of Satan Marin Thomas is an award-nominated author of more than is Real, a New York Times’ Cri cs’ Choice book. He was 25 novels, including the Cash Brothers series. She grew up born and raised on back-to-the-land communes and coun- in Janesville, Wisconsin, and a ended college at the Uni- terculture enclaves ranging from Southern Ohio to Up- versity of Arizona in Tucson, where she played basketball state New York. One of his earliest and happiest memories for the Lady Wildcats and earned a BA in Radio and Televi- is of standing by the side of a country road with his moth- sion. She and her husband currently live in Houston, Texas. er, hitchhiking to parts unknown. Since then, he’s been a factory grunt, a vacuum The Promise of Forgiveness was her first women’s fic on salesman, a convalescent, a high-school dropout, a graduate student, a semi- novel. www.marinthomas.com truck loader, an ac vist, a kitchen-table gunsmith, a squa er, a college professor, a dishwasher, a technical writer, and a pe y thief. 13 14
Fiction Paranormal romance Herman Wouk’s Pulitzer Prize‐winning classic is more relevant than ever ROMANCE
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Ivy knows she must be more than just brave to save those she loves...
THE CAINE MUTINY Material available by Herman Wouk BRAVE: Wicked, book 3 Back Bay Books, April 1995 by Jennifer L. Armentrout Originally published by Li le, Brown, 1951 Independently published, December 2017 Trade paperback, 170k words ◦ Materialavailable October2017 * Winner of the Pulitzer Prize! Trade paperback, es mated 100k words * #1 New York Times bestseller! * #1 New York Times bestselling author! * Millions of copies sold! Ivy Morgan hasn’t been feeling like herself The novel that Inspired the now-classic film lately. Not like anyone can blame her. A er all, be- The Caine Mu ny (nominated for seven academy ing held cap ve by a psycho c fae prince hell-bent awards) and the hit Broadway play The Caine Mu - on permanently opening the gates to the Other- ny Court-Mar al, Herman Wouk’s boldly drama c, world is bound to leave some mental scars. It’s brilliantly entertaining novel of life—and mu ny— more than that, though. Something dark and insidi- on a Navy warship in the Pacific theater was imme- ous is spreading throughout Ivy, more powerful diately embraced upon its original publica on in than she could ever imagine...and it’s coming be- 1951 as one of the first serious works of American tween her and the man she’s fallen deeply in love fic on to grapple with the moral complexi es and with. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) the human consequences of World War II. In the intervening half century, The Caine Mu ny has become a perennial favorite of readers young and old, has sold Foreign sales: Italy (Nord) millions of copies throughout the world, and has achieved the status of a modern Previous foreign publishers: Czech (Baronet), Hungary (Könyvmolykepzö), Italy classic. (Agent: Amy Rennet, Amy Rennet Literary Agency) (Nord), Russia (AST), Russia (AST), Spain (Urano), Turkey (Dogan Egmont)
Foreign sales: Bri sh (Hodder & Stoughton), Hungary (Kossuth Publishing Group) Also by Jennifer L. Armentrout “Wicked was an impeccable read. Proof why this is my favorite genre by far. If you are looking for a new pnr to fall in love with, then this is it.” – Love Between the Sheets Herman Wouk, born May 27, 1915, is a bestselling American
author, with a number of notable novels to his credit. A er me in the Navy he became a full me writer in 1946, and published his debut novel, Aurora Dawn in 1947. His career as a novelist spans nearly six decades and has brought him resounding interna onal acclaim. Among Mr. Wouk’s laurels Jennifer L. Armentrout writes the bestselling YA Lux series, are the 1952 Pulitzer Prize for Fic on for The Caine Mu ny; which has been op oned to become a major mo on picture, and the cover of Time magazine for Marjorie Morningstar, the the award-winning Covenant series. She self-published Wait For bestselling novel of that year; and the cultural phenomenon You, the first book in the Wait for You series, in March 2013 and of The Winds of War and War and Remembrance, which he it immediately became a #1 New York Times bestseller an was wrote over a 14-year period and which went on to become picked up by William Morrow. She’s gone on to publish many two of the most popular novels and TV miniseries events of the 1970s and 1980s. books, including the YA contemporary The Problem with Forever. In 2008, Mr. Wouk was honored with the first Library of Congress Life me Jennifer has an extremely strong social media following, plus Achievement for the Wri ng of Fic on. He lives—and con nues to write at the fans around the world. She currently lives in West Virginia with age of 101—in Palm Springs, California. www.hermanwouk.com her husband and two dogs. www.jenniferarmentrout.com 15 16
Contemporary romance Contemporary romance Julia knows be er than to get wrapped up in Lucian—the wildest, most Charlie and Ever have the perfect arrangement—the mistress and the unpredictable of the Vincent brothers man married to his job—un l loves ruins everything
MOONLIGHT SINS: a de Vincent novel, book 1 DISORDERLY CONDUCT: The Academy series, book 1 by Jennifer L. Armentrout by Tessa Bailey Avon, January 2018 Harlequin, October 2017 Mass-market, 116k words Mass-market, 79k words ◦ * #1 New York Times bestselling author! * New York Times bestselling author! ◦ Material available Material
* Lead tle! Material available Police academy cadet Charlie Burns can’t * First book in a new series believe his luck when the gorgeous blonde he meets Julia Hughes has always played it safe un l in a bar murmurs those magic words: “Nothing seri- she learned a very painful lesson. Now Julia’s ous, ‘kay?” Mind-blowing, no-strings sex with Ever star ng over with a job in the Louisiana bayou, Carmichael—it’s the holy grail of hookups for a guy working for the infamous de Vincent brothers, the who’s too busy following in his law enforcement massively wealthy brothers who are haunted by a family’s footsteps to think about ge ng serious. dark reputa on and whispers of misdeeds. Hired to Charlie’s all about casual…that is, un l Ever calls it care for their troubled sister, Julia can’t afford any quits and his world lts on its axis. Ever knows that distrac ons, but the menacing presence in the man- when you control the rela onship game, you can’t sion and the ever-present tempta on of the hand- get played. But for the first me, she wants more some Lucian de Vincent isn’t something anyone can than short-term sa sfac on. Step one: end her fling ignore. Julia knows be er than to get wrapped up in Lucian. He’s from a world with commitment-phobic Charlie. Step two: sacrifice herself to the ruthless NYC she can’t relate to. Plus, he’s her employer, but his wicked touch and sensual da ng scene. Yet everywhere she turns, there’s Charlie, being his ridiculously promises are too much to deny. What starts with a kiss ends with so much more. charming self. No online match or blind date compares to the criminally hot cop- Lucian is the youngest brother—the wildest, most unpredictable one. He’s an in-training, but they’re over. Aren’t they? If love is a four-le er-word, why does unrepentant bachelor of the family, known for his escapades in and out of the the idea of Ever seeing someone else e Charlie up in knots? Now he’s desperate bedroom, and he wants Julia. There’s something about her that makes Lucian to win her back…and a li le date sabotage never hurt anyone, right? (Agent: want to lay himself bare, but some secrets are be er le buried, right along with Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency) a past that could not only bring down a dynasty but destroy Julia in the process. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) Publisher has world English rights
Publisher has world English rights Why do I keep seeing her disappearing into the crowd? Over Previous foreign publishers: Czech (Baronet), France (J’ai Lu & Pygmalion), Ger- and over. What if I’d never met her? Never became friends with many (Piper), Hungary (Könyvmolykepzö), Italy (Nord), The Netherlands (Zomer & her? No one would have texted me tonight. I wouldn’t even have Keuning), Poland (Amber), Russia (AST), Turkey (Dogan Egmont) known she was in trouble. I’m setting myself up for a lifetime of Jennifer L. Armentrout writes the bestselling YA Lux series, not knowing what happens to Ever. which has been op oned to become a major mo on picture, and the award-winning Covenant series. She self-published Wait Tessa Bailey is the author of the Line of Duty series which For You, the first book in the Wait for You series, in March 2013 includes Protec ng What’s His, the Serve series, the Crossing and it immediately became a #1 New York Times bestseller an the Line series, and the Broke and Beau ful series, among was picked up by William Morrow. She’s gone on to publish others. She moved from Southern California to New York City many books, including the YA contemporary The Problem with when she was 18 and con nues to find the city a constant Forever. Jennifer has an extremely strong social media following, source of inspira on. She currently lives in Brooklyn with her plus fans around the world. She currently lives in West Virginia husband and daughter. www.tessabailey.com with her husband and two dogs. www.jenniferarmentrout.com 17 18
Contemporary romance M/M romance Unfinished business from Emma’s past threatens to destroy the fledging A basketball game changed both their lives love she’s found HELLO FOREVER: A Pay it Forward novel FIERCELY EMMA: A Cake novel by Sarina Bowen
by J. Bengtsson ◦
Independently published, July 2017 Material available Independently published, July 2017 E-book, 59k words Trade paperback, 106k words * USA Today bestselling author!
Emma, older sister of renowned rock star ◦ When they were only teenagers, Axel and Jake McKallister, has cra ed a quiet existence for Material available Caxton were caught making out in the woods at herself. She’s spent the past decade trying to move church camp. And a erward, Cax disappeared from on from the crime that shook her family to the core. all the youth group ac vi es. Six years later, Axel is Living by a promise she made to herself as a dis- astonished to spot his first love’s face in the crowd traught 16-year-old, Emma has sworn off marriage of a college basketball game he’s watching on TV— and children…un l a chance encounter with a at a school which has just offered him a job. It’s a scruffy hitchhiker throws her world into chaos. A thousand miles away, in a ny rural town. But sud- wild child raised in mayhem by a teenage mother, denly, he can’t wait to get there. Cax can’t believe fearless Finn Perry cruises through life as the peren- his eyes when Axel appears in his small Massachu- nial nice guy. Now a struggling actor, he supports se s town. And he’s s ll just as drawn to Axel as himself by performing daredevil stunts. At a crossroads in his life, one thing has ever. Both men have so much to lose. But as far as their love is concerned, it’s always remained constant in his world: Finn’s desire to start the family he never Hello Forever. (Agent: Patricia Nelson, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) had. The mystery woman who rescues him from the side of the road sure seems like the perfect person for the job. But unfinished business from Emma’s troubled Previous foreign publishers: Brazil (Companhia das letras), Czech (Baronet), Den- past looms heavy, threatening to destroy the fledging love she’s found with the mark (Flamingo), France (Hugo & cie), Germany (Egmont LYX), Hungary (Könyvmolykepzö), Italy (De Agos ni), Poland (Pascal), Thailand (Kaewkarn) only man to ever jump-start her wounded heart. (Agent: Taryn Fagerness Agency) Also by Sarina Bowen Previous foreign publisher: Germany (Lübbe-LYX), Hungary (Könyvmolykepzö) “Full of heart, Goodbye Paradise is built on hope and the prom- ise of new beginnings.” – San no Hassell, author of the award‐ Also by J. Bengtsson winning Five Boroughs series * Lightning City Book Reviews’ List of 35 Fa- vorite Books of 2016, Cake! “A fantas c, unforge able story! This book will make you cheer, cry, and swoon so hard! I adored it!” – Laura Kaye, New York Times bestselling author of the Hard Ink series * Smi en With Reading’s List of Top Ten of 2016, Cake!
Sarina Bowen is a USA Today bestselling author of contem- porary romance and New Adult fic on from the wilds of Vermont. She’s the author of the Ivy Years, Truth North, J. Bengtsson lives in Southern California with her husband and and Brooklyn Bruisers series. Him and Us are her bestsel- three children. Her favorite things to do are laugh, go for walks, ling, hockey LGBT novels co-wri en with Elle Kennedy. Him and hang out with family. She wrote Cake, her debut novel, on was also a finalist for the Romance Writers of America’s a whim a er reading a bad rock star romance and published it RITA Award. Sarina enjoys skiing, coffee products, and a without telling anyone in her family. To her surprise it became nice glass of wine. She lives with her family, six chickens an Amazon bestseller via word of mouth. www.facebook.com/ and more ski gear and hockey equipment than seems necessary. jbengtssonauthor www.sarinabowen.com 19 20
Contemporary romance Contemporary romance The most beau ful man she’s ever seen He’s dangerous to her body and her heart is the same one who can ruin everything ROCCO: Ruin & Revenge, book 3 TEMPORARY by Sarah Cas lle by Sarina Bowen & Sarah Mayberry St. Mar n’s Paperbacks, January 2018 Independently published, September 2017 Mass-market, 102k words E-book, 85k words * New York Times bestselling author!
* USA Today & New York Times bestselling au‐ ◦ Cold, hard and u erly ruthless, Rocco is the ◦ Material available thors! most dangerous of men. Feelings are a luxury he can- Material available The first time Grace Kerrington meets not afford—un l a chance encounter brings him face Callan Walker she’s bowled over by his hot- to face with the only woman who found her way into ness—and his massive sense of entitlement. She his heart and touched his soul. Grace Man ni has can’t believe she’s going to have to deal with his spent her whole life running from the mob. Daughter smug commentary on a daily basis, all while try- of the boss’s right hand man, she is both a prize and a ing to convince his ball-busting mother to give target. When Rocco walks back into her life, she her a permanent job. All Callan sees when he wants nothing to do with the man who betrayed her looks at Grace is yet another raptor-in-a-suit, and broke her heart. But only Rocco can protect her wanting to climb the corporate ladder. Sure, from the dangerous forces that seek to destroy her she’s sexy, but he has bigger cattle to wrangle— family. Can they escape the hands of fate closing like ensuring his recently deceased uncle’s final around them? Or will love be the kiss of death for them both? (Agent: Laura Brad- wishes are honored. Grace needs this job—she’s ford, Bradford Literary Agency) all that stands between her little sister and social services. But Callan is a Publisher has world English rights master player—and a master flirt. She was never supposed to succumb to his charm. But there’s a fine line between locking horns and locking other Also by Sarah Cas lle body parts. She cannot fall for him. The game he’s playing with his es- “Cas lle takes the reader on a gri y, scorching tranged family is dangerous and dirty. Any idiot can see what’s happening and dangerous ride, all while making them fall between them can only ever be temporary. But Grace’s heart didn’t get the for alpha crime boss Luca Rizzoli. Heat and an memo….(Agent: Patricia Nelson, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) animalis c passion bring the hero and heroine together, but their careers and a common Previous foreign publishers: Brazil (Companhia das letras), Czech (Baronet), Den- threat might just tear them apart. Luca is a fast- mark (Flamingo), France (Hugo & cie), Germany (Lübbe-LYX), Hungary paced, ac on-packed tale balanced by humor, (Könyvmolykepzö), Italy (De Agos ni), Poland (Pascal), Thailand (Kaewkarn) heart, and family.” – RT Reviews, 4.5 stars, on Sarina Bowen is a USA Today bestselling author of contempo- Luca rary romance and New Adult fic on from the wilds of Vermont. Recovering lawyer, karate prac oner, and caffeine addict, She’s the author of the Ivy Years, Truth North, and Brooklyn Sarah Cas lle worked and traveled abroad before trading Bruisers series. She lives with her family, six chickens and more her briefcase and s le os for a home near the Canadian ski gear and hockey equipment than seems necessary. Rockies. A er her first book, Legal Heat, won prizes in 11 www.sarinabowen.com Romance Writers’ Associa on chapter contests, including the
Sarah Mayberry is the New York Times bestselling author of Grand Prize in the Valley of the Sun Hot Prospects Contest, over 35 contemporary romance novels. She lives in Melbourne, Sarah decided to take a break from high heels and legal prac- Australia. www.sarahmayberry.com ce to write about red-hot alpha males and the women who tame them. She’s the author of several hot romance series including the Sinner’s Tribe Motorcycle Club and the Redemp- on series. h p://sarahcas lle.com 21 22
Highland romance Historical m/mromance A private detec ve finds passion, danger, and the love of a life me when Gillian never imagined a kiss in the dark could steal a man’s heart he hunts down a lost earl in Victorian London ENCHANTED BY THE HIGHLANDER: A Highland Fairytale novel AN UNSUITABLE HEIR: Sins of the Ci es, book 3 by Lecia Cornwall by K.J. Charles St. Mar n’s, November 2017 Loveswept/Random House, October 2017 E-book, es mated 86k words ◦
E-book, 74k words Gillian MacLeod is shy and quiet, and the Material available least likely MacLeod sister to ever want an adven-
On the trail of an aristocrat’s secret son, ◦ enquiry agent Mark Braglewicz finds his quarry in a Material available ture. But one moonlight night at a masquerade ball, music hall, performing as a trapeze ar st with his Gillian steals a kiss from a most unsuitable man, twin sister. Graceful, beau ful, elusive, and strong, knowing she’ll never see him again. But a year later, Pen Starling is like nobody Mark’s ever met—and on her way to her wedding, she meets John Erly everything he’s ever wanted. But Pen doesn’t want again, and this me, passion—and adventure— to live as any sort of man, least of all a nobleman. can’t be denied. John Erly was disowned by his no- The thought of being wealthy, tled, and in the pub- ble English father, and found a place in Scotland. He lic eye is horrifying. He prefers to spend his days on can’t forget the mysterious beauty who kissed him the trapeze, his nights with Mark. But there’s a killer in the dark, and stole his heart. Honor demands he stalking London’s foggy streets, and more lives than stay away from the MacLeod’s enchan ng daugh- just Pen’s are at risk. Mark decides he must force ter, but love has a very different fate in mind….(Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon the reluctant heir from music hall to manor house, to save Pen’s neck. Betrayed Literary Agency) by the one man he thought he could trust, Pen never wants to see his lover again. But when the killer comes a er him, Pen must find a way to forgive—or he might Publisher has world English rights not live long enough for Mark to make amends. (Agent: Courtney Miller-Callihan, Previous foreign publishers: Brazil (Verus), Germany (HarperCollins Germany), Russia (AST) Handspun Literary) Also by Lecia Cornwall Publisher has world English rights Previous foreign publishers: France (Bragelonne), Germany (Lübbe), Italy (Triskell “Readers will fall in love Edizioni), Thailand (The Reading Room Co.) with Fia’s innocence and courage as well as Dair’s
honor and strength.” – Also by K.J. Charles Library Journal, on “A par cular pleasure of Charles’s work is Beauty and the High‐ spending me with her ar culate (and o en land Beast scathing) protagonists, who skewer their in- terlocutors and make agonizing admissions with fluency that is a joy to behold.” – Pub‐ A er building a successful career as a freelance direct marke ng lishers Weekly, starred review, on An Un‐ writer, Lecia Cornwall started her own business when her chil- seen A rac on dren were born so she could stay home and raise them. When the family moved from O awa to Calgary, she took up wri ng K.J. Charles is the author of many historical m/m romances including the Charm historical fic on and romance full me. She is the author of The of Magpies and Society of Gentlemen series. Her work has won numerous awards Secret Life of Lady Julia, How to Deceive a Duke, The Price of including Goodreads M/M Readers Choice Awards and Best LGBT Romance in the Tempta on, Secrets of a Proper Countess, which received the All About Romance readers polls. She has a serious reading habit, two kids, a cat, Na onal Readers Choice Award for best first book of 2011, the a blog, and lives in London. Her work has been featured several mes in the Once Upon a Highland series, and the Highland Fairy Tale series. Washington Post. h p://kjcharleswriter.com Lecia lives in Calgary, Alberta, with her family. www.leciacornwall.com 23 24
Contemporary romance Romantic suspense The sharpest ache comes from wan ng what you think you can’t have… She’s not expec ng honor among thieves—let alone love
UNRAVELED: Whiskey Sharp, book 1 THE PRETENDER: Games People Play, book 3 by Lauren Dane by HelenKay Dimon Harlequin, January 2018 Avon, December 2017 Mass-market, 79k words Mass-market, 86k words ◦ * New York Times and USA Today bestselling au‐ “Sexy, emo onal, funny...Dimon gives it all to her Material available
thor! ◦ readers.” – Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling * First book in a new series available Material author Maybe Dolan has lived independent, free- Once a professional burglar, Harrison Tate spirited, and una ached since leaving home at age now makes a lawful living tracking down stolen art. 16. Whiskey Sharp, Sea le’s sexy vintage-styled bar- No one needs to know about his secret sideline, bershop and whiskey bar, gave her a job—and a “libera ng” ar facts acquired through underhanded reason to put down roots. Cu ng hair by day, losing methods. At least un l one of those jobs sees him herself drumming in a punk rock band by night, walking in on a murder. Gabrielle Wright has long she’s got it good. But a long me crush that turns been estranged from her wealthy family, but she into a hot, edgy night with brooding and bearded didn’t kill her sister. Trouble is, the only person who Alexsei Petrov makes it a hell of a lot be er. May- can prove it is the sexy, elusive criminal who shouldn’t have been at the estate on be’s blunt a tude and carnal smile hooked Alexsei that terrible night. She’s not expec ng honor among thieves—or for their mutual from the start. Protec ng people is part of his nature and Maybe is meant to be a rac on to spark into an intense inferno of desire. Under the guise of evalua ng his…even if she doesn’t know it. Yet. He can’t help himself from wan ng to pro- her family’s art, Harris comes back to the estate hoping to clear Gabby’s name. tect and care for her. But Maybe’s fiery independent spirit means pushing back But returning to the scene of the crime has never been riskier. (Agent: Laura when Alexsei goes too far. S ll, he’s not afraid to do a li le pushing of his own to Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency) get what he wants—her in his life, and his bed, for good. Maybe’s more intoxi- ca ng than all the liquor on his shelf…and he’s not afraid to ride the blade’s edge Publisher has world English rights Previous foreign publishers: France (J’ai Lu), Japan (Futami) to bind her to him. (Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency) Also by HelenKay Dimon
Publisher has world English rights * Top Pick, RT Reviews, The Fixer! * Seal of Excellence Honorable Men on, RT Alexsei couldn’t quite put his finger on it, but he was absolutely Book Reviews December 2016, The Fixer! sure he’d never seen anything quite like her before. This creature * Amazon Best Romance Books of the Month, who’d come to him using his aunt’s name. He had no idea what January 2017, The Fixer! she wanted, but he had no problem spending the time with her to investigate.
Lauren Dane is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling HelenKay Dimon is a former divorce a orney turned full- me author of over 60 novels and novellas across several genres, romance author. Her na onally bestselling and award-winning including the Ink and Chrome series, Goddess With A Blade books have been showcased in numerous venues and her books series, and the Chase Brothers series. www.laurendane.com have twice been named “Red-Hot Reads” and excerpted in Cos- mopolitan magazine. Some of her tles are Mercy, Only, and Mine (Berkley Heat), and the Bad Boys Undercover series (Avon), of which book #2, Facing Fire, was a RITA finalist in the roman c suspense category. www.helenkaydimon.com 25 26
Erotic romantic comedy Erotic romance This is a test. A test of every life decision Lisa Michaels has ever made Kris an and Aileen’s long‐awaited story—full of heat, heart, and humor
THE TEST DELIRIOUS: A Quantum novel by Tawna Fenske by M.S. Force Entangled, January 2018 Independently published, September 2017 ◦ Trade paperback, 55k words Trade paperback, 81k words Materialavailable * USA Today bestselling author! * New York Times bestselling series!
Lisa thought she’d go en everything right: The nicest condo, the right ◦ As one of Hollywood’s ho est producers, career, the best hair, and a perfectly adequate sex life with her stockbroker fian- Materialavailable November 2017 Kris an Bowen is on top of the world. Kris an’s life cé. But when the fiancé ditches her at the altar, Lisa’s le ques oning every deci- is exactly how he likes it, complete with a stable of sion she’s ever made. What if her ins ncts have been steering her wrong all willing subs to tend to his every desire. Un l he along? And what if she tested that theory by spending one month doing the exact a ends the wedding of his friend and business opposite of what she’d normally do? A crazy-hot fling with a ta ooed steelworker partner Flynn Godfrey and meets Aileen Gifford. seems like a good star ng point, and Dax Kennsington is up to the job. But there’s Since mee ng Aileen five months ago, Kris an’s more to Dax than meets the eye, and while he might have grown up in a carefully cul vated life has changed in ways he nev- scrapyard with felons for family, he’s pulled himself up by the bootstraps to be- er could’ve expected. Now Aileen and her children come wildly successful. His urge to get back at a materialis c ex is what drives are moving to Los Angeles, and when these two him into Lisa’s bed, and he’s game for helping her get dirty. Can they s ll shake finally see each other again, sparks fly between the hands and say goodbye at the end of The Test, or will Dax fight to keep her in his single mom and the producer with a past he’s kept bed—and his life—a li le longer? (Agent: Michelle Wolfson, Wolfson Literary hidden from everyone who ma ers to him. (Agent: Agency) Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency)
Publisher has world English rights Previous foreign publishers: France (Hugo & cie), Greece (Lampsi), Hungary Previous foreign publishers: Germany (Lübbe-LYX) (Mȕvelt Nép), Italy (HarperCollins Italia), The Netherlands (Meulenhoff Boekerij),
Poland (Amber), Slovakia (IKAR), Spain (Grijalbo)
Also by Tawna Fenske Also by M.S. Force
“Tawna Fenske’s ho est book ever! The List sizzles, and it’s “[P]rovoca ve...with impassioned characters, freaking hilarious, too!” – Lauren Blakely, New York Times best‐ and sensa onal sex scenes….engaging and selling author emo onal; the characters are dynamic and
engaging; the romance is compelling with a “Oh, my goodness was this book CUTE. Super SWEET. Super li le bit of kink on the side.” – The Reading FUNNY. Super SEXY....I LOVED it...simple as that.” – Between Café, on Rapturous the Books, 5 Stars
Tawna Fenske is the author of several roman c comedies With more than 3 million books sold, Marie Force is the New with Sourcebooks, including Making Waves, which was nomi- York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling, nated for contemporary romance of the year by RT Book Re- award-winning author of more than 35 contemporary romances. views and Now That It’s You, which was nominated for a RITA Her New York Times bestselling self-published McCarthys of award. She also writes for Montlake Publishing and Entan- Ganse Island series has sold more than 1.5 million copies since gled. An avid globetro er and social media fiend, Tawna is 2011. She is also the author of the bestselling Fatal series as well the author of the popular blog, Don’t Pet Me, I’m Wri ng, as the bestselling Green Mountain series, among other books and a member of Romance Writers of America. She lives with her husband in and series. She lives in Rhode Island and is mom to two teenag- Bend, Oregon. h p://tawnafenske.com ers. h ps://marieforce.com 27 28
Futuristic romance M/M romance A soldier‐turned‐bodyguard fights to protect her client, Two rival football players begin a game with higher stakes than the but doesn’t expect the fire their closeness will ignite Super Bowl in this steamy romance
DANGEROUS PROMISE: The Protectors series, book 1 DOWN BY CONTACT: The Barons, book 2
by Megan Hart by San no Hassell ◦ Material available SMP Swerve, January 2018 Berkley Intermix, January 2018 ◦ E-book, 80k words Material available E-book, 65k words * New York Times bestselling author! Simeon Boudreaux, the New York Barons’ Nina Bronson was a soldier. Now she’s working private security because golden-armed quarterback, is blessed with irresis - the enhancement tech that allows her to run faster, fight harder, be stronger, has ble charm and a face to melt your mama’s heart. been made illegal. Ewan Donahue is the man who invented the tech, and the one He’s universally adored by fans and the media. Com- who’s been behind the legisla on making it impossible to upgrade. When Do- ing out as gay hasn’t harmed his reputa on in the nahue needs the world’s best bodyguard to protect him from the special interest least—except for some social media taun ng from groups determined to get the upgraded tech specs from him, the best choice is rival linebacker Adrián Bravo. Though they were Nina. Donahue’s life is in Nina’s hands, and neither of them expect that to lead to once teammates, Adrián views Simeon as a traitor. passion, but when constant threats to Ewan’s safety send them to a quaint and When animosity between the two NFL players cozy mountain cabin to hide out, there’s no stopping the fire between them. Can reaches a boiling point on the field, culmina ng in a love survive the truth he’s keeping from her? (Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford dirty fist fight, they’re both benched for six games Literary Agency) and sentenced to joint community service teaching teens how to play ball. With no choice but to work together, Simeon realizes Adrián is more than his alpha- Publisher has world English rights jerk persona, and Adrián begins to ques on why he’s always had such strong feel-
ings for the gorgeous QB….(Agent: Courtney Miller-Callihan, Handspun Literary)
Publisher has world English rights Ewan Donahue looked like the worst kind of trouble. And, despite those broad shoulders, the sleekly perfect slope of his jaw as he Also by San no Hassell
turned to glare at her, and that habit he had of tossing his slightly “Illegal Contact is a compelling, powerful story of two men overlong dark hair out of his flashing hazel eyes, he was not the ge ng exactly what they need. San no Hassell’s turns his ob- sort of trouble Nina Bronson was going to let herself get into. Not servant gaze on the world of football, and sports romance will because he was her boss, since technically, he was just the guy never be the same again. This wise, sexy story is sports romance paying for her services and not the person in charge of her. No, as you’ve never read it before.” – Sarina Bowen, USA Today Nina had a lot of other reasons for putting distance between her bestselling author and one of the world's most eligible billionaires.
San no Hassell was raised by a conserva ve family, but he Megan Hart has published over 20 books in almost every was anything but tradi onal. He grew up to be a smart- genre of roman c fic on, including historical, contempo- mouthed, school-cu ng grunge kid, then a transient 20- rary, roman c suspense, roman c comedy, futuris c, fan- something, and eventually transformed into an unlikely tasy, and ero c, including New York Times and USA Today romance author. San no writes LGBTQ romance that is bestsellers. She also writes non-roman c fantasy and sci- heavily influenced by the gri y, urban landscape of New ence fic on, as well as con nuing to occasionally dabble in York City, his belief that human rela onships are complex horror. Her most recent releases are the family dramas All and flawed, and his own life experiences. He’s the co- the Lies We Tell and All the Secrets We Keep (Montlake author, with Megan Erickson, of the acclaimed Cyberlove series. Romance). www.meganhart.com www.san nohassell.com 29 30
Erotica Contemporary romance The first sexy, cap va ng, stand‐alone novel in the brand‐new She’s the fantasy they’ve always wanted to share… Fight for Me series by bestselling author A.L. Jackson ◦
THEIRS TO TAKE: A Blasphemy novel Material available SHOW ME THE WAY: Fight for Me, book 1 by Laura Kaye by A.L. Jackson Independently published, September 2017 Independently published, October 2017 Trade paperback, es mated 47k words E-book, 101k words * New York Times and USA Today bestselling au‐
* New York Times bestselling author! ◦ thor! Material available Material “Show Me the Way is breathtaking and all consum- Best friends Jonathan Allen and Cruz Ra- ing. It is the kind of story that you will just want to mos share almost everything—a history in the Navy, get lost in; live in. You will want to breathe in all the their sailboat building and restora on business, and words, let them be buried deep into your soul un l the desire to dominate a woman together, which your mind is consumed with nothing else but these they do at Bal more’s exclusive club, Blasphemy. words and this book.” – Once Upon a Book Blog Now if they could find someone who wants to play Rex Gunner. As bi er as he is beau ful. The for keeps….All Hartley Farren has in the world is the owner of the largest construc on company in Ging- charter sailing business she inherited from her be- ham Lakes has been burned one too many mes. loved father. So when a storm damages her boat, His wife leaving him to raise their daughter was the she throws herself on the mercy of business acquaintances to do the repairs. She last blow this single dad could take. The only wom- never expected to find herself desiring the sexy, hard-bodied builders, but being an he’ll let into his heart is his li le girl. around Jonathan and Cruz reminds Hartley of how much she longs for connec- Rynna Dayne. As vulnerable as she is temp ng. She ran from Gingham Lakes on. As their a rac on flashes hot, Jonathan and Cruz become determined to when she was 17. She swore to herself she would never return. Then her grand- have Hartley for their own. But the men’s ero c world is new and overwhelming, mother passed away and le her the deed to the diner that she once loved. When and Hartley’s unsure if she could really submit to being both of theirs to take… Rex meets his new neighbor, he knows he’s in trouble. She’s gorgeous and sweet forever. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) and everything he can’t trust. Un l she becomes the one thing he can’t resist. One kiss sends them tumbling toward ecstasy. But in a town this size, pasts are Also by Laura Kaye bound to collide. Caught in a web of lies, betrayal, and disloyalty, Rex must make “Laura Kaye shows her a choice. Will he hide behind his walls or will he take the chance….(Agent: Kevan mastery of the BDSM Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) world. I’m eagerly an ci- pa ng more in this bold
new series!” – Cherise Sinclair, New York Times bestselling author, on Bound to Submit
Laura Kaye is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling A.L. Jackson is the New York Times bestselling author of Take author of nearly 20 books in contemporary and paranormal This Regret and Lost to You, as well as other contemporary romance and roman c suspense. Laura grew up amid family romance tles including Pulled, When We Collide, If Forever lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses, cemen ng Comes, Come to Me Quietly, Come to Me So ly, and the USA her life-long fascina on with storytelling and the supernatu- Today bestselling Bleeding Stars series. A.L. now spends her ral. Laura lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, days wri ng in Southern Arizona where she lives with her and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesa- husband and three children. www.aljacksonauthor.com peake Bay every day. h p://laurakayeauthor.com
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Contemporary romance Cowboy romance What is tech genius Noah Carter willing to give up for love? It takes true grit to build a billion‐dollar dynasty like the Ford family ranch. But when it comes to finding love, all it takes is one handsome WICKED TORTURE: A Wicked novel, book 3 cowboy to steal a woman’s heart… by J. Kenner Independently published, November 2017 COWBOY STOLE MY HEART: A River Ranch novel
Trade paperback, 67k words by Soraya Lane ◦ Material available * New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, St. Mar n’s Paperbacks, January 2018 and #1 interna onally bestselling author! ◦ Mass-market, 84k words * Over 3 million copies of J. Kenner’s work sold! Material available * First book in a new series Outwardly, Noah Carter is riding high as the As one of the heirs to the River Ranch for- tech world’s ho est new genius. Inside, he’s s ll reel- tune, Mia Ford is prac cally Texas royalty. But that ing from the abduc on of his wife and baby daughter doesn’t mean she’s some pampered princess. She can eight years ago. For years, he kept up hope that his saddle up and ride a horse as well as any man, even a wife was alive, but now that she’s been declared legal- hard-working cowboy like Sam Mendes. For years, ly dead, he’s thrown himself even more deeply into she’s harbored a crush on the strong, silent horse- his work, cu ng himself off from emo onal es be- man. But how can she make a move when she’s his cause they just hurt too damn much. Then he meets boss. Sam Mendes is through with love―or so he Kiki Porter, an eternal op mist with a killer work ethic and dreams of fron ng a thought. S ll recovering from a breakup, he’s doing band. And everything changes. Even though he tries his damnedest to fight everything in his power to resist Mia Ford. It’s bad it….Sexually, they are combus ble together. But their true fire is emo onal, enough she’s the kind of beauty who drives men wild though it is slow to burn. But once it lights, it is all consuming. The rela onship with desire. It’s even worse she’s got him so worked grows emo onally, the sex is hot, things are good. But just when it’s looking like up, aching to kiss her lips, when he’s supposed to be working her ranch. Is this they might have a real future together, the past comes back to haunt them. And lovestruck cowboy willing to risk losing his job―and breaking his heart―to win Noah’s going to have to decide what he’s willing to give up for love….(Agent: Kev- the girl of his dreams? (Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency) an Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) Publisher has world English rights Foreign sales: Bri sh (Headline), Germany (Diana/Heyne), Portugal (2020), Spain (Penguin Random House) Previous foreign publishers: Bri sh (Headline), Croa a (S lus Knjiga), Denmark A shiver ran through Mia that had nothing to do with her bare (Poli kens), France (Les Editeurs Reunis), Germany (Diana/Heyne), Hungary wet legs. Sam Mendes was coming to their ranch? She might not (Athenaeum), Israel (Matar), Italy (Nord), Poland (Amber), Portugal (2020), Russia have been back home for long, but she’d have had to be living (Exem), Serbia (Vulkan), Slovenia (Zalozba), Spain (Penguin Random House) under a rock not to know who the famous horse trainer was. “Thanks for the head’s up.” J. Kenner (aka Julie Kenner) is the New York Times, USA To- day, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal, and #1 Interna- onal bestselling author of over 70 novels, novellas, and Soraya Lane is the Roman c Times award-winning author of 10 short stories in a variety of genres. A four me finalist for Harlequin Romance books and five self-published tles including Romance Writers of America’s pres gious RITA award, Julie the Amazon bestselling books The Navy Seal’s Promise, The Navy took home the first RITA awarded in the category of ero c Seal’s Bride, and The Soldier’s Sweetheart. She has an MFA inCre- romance in 2014 for her novel, Claim Me. In her previous a ve Wri ng from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. career as an a orney she prac ced primarily civil, entertain- www.sorayalane.com ment, and First Amendment li ga on in California and Texas. She currently lives in Central Texas, with her husband and two daughters. h p://juliekenner.com 33 34
Highland romance Contemporary romance The Bachelors Exposed app warns women off commitment‐phobic The Douglas sisters, beau es all, are used as pawns in their family’s players, and Reed McMahon is Bad Bachelor #1 bi er struggle to control the Sco sh Crown. But when a Douglas lass is in danger, she’ll find she’s been le to face it alone MANHATTAN’S MOST WANTED: Bad Bachelor, book 1 by Stefanie London KIDNAPPED BY A ROGUE: Douglas Legacy, book 3 Sourcebooks, April 2018 by Margaret Mallory ◦ Mass-market, 91k words Independently published, November 2017 Material available November2017
* USA Today bestselling author! ◦ E-book, es mated 85k words Material available Material * First book in a new series Lady Margaret’s exiled, ambi ous brother Ta ooed librarian Darcy Greer has a chip on her shoulder when it comes is back in Scotland with the support of Henry VIII— to love. A er being le at the altar, she’s put da ng into the “too hard” basket. and a plan to marry off his sweet, compliant sister Permanently. All she cares about is keeping her conserva ve family off her back for another alliance. But Margaret is done with and making sure her library gets the funding it desperately needs. But her white marriage and done with doing what she’s told. picket fence dreams haven’t faded en rely….PR and Marke ng whiz, Reed She’s determined to thwart his plan...but how? McMahon, is known as an “image fixer” but his womanizing ways have caught up Thanks to his roguish charm and skill with a sword, with him. The Bachelors Exposed app warns New York women off commitment- Robin Sinclair Gordon has managed to survive the phobic players and they’ve named him Bad Bachelor number one. Reviews are treacherous waters between his parents’ rival pouring in and his clients are dropping like flies. If he has any hope of saving his clans—un l now. To prove his loyalty, Robbie must career—and ensuring he can s ll pay his father’s expensive medical bills—he accept the unsavory task of taking the Douglas needs to find the right PR opportunity to turn his image around. When Reed chie ain’s sister hostage. Oddly, the lass doesn’t strolls into Darcy’s workplace, offering his services to help save the struggling resist….Trapped by murderous rela ves with tensions in the Highlands about to library, she wants nothing more than to tell him to take a long walk off a short explode, they must risk their lives to save each other and prevent a bloody clan bridge. He’s exactly the kind of guy she should avoid. But as she works with Reed, war. But will they risk their wounded hearts for the love they long for? (Agent: she realizes there’s more to a man than his reputa on. (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) Lyon Literary Agency) Previous foreign publishers: France (Bragelonne), Germany (HarperCollins Ger- Publisher has world English rights many), Italy (HarperCollins Italia), Japan (Oakla)
Also by Margaret Mallory So what if Reed was wrong for her? So what if her friends and “Every single me I open one of her books I her mother would be horrified? They had chemistry and, against remember why I fell in love with Scotland, the laws of logic, they had a burgeoning personal connection. Her why I fell in love with the Highlands, and most of all I remember why I fell in love in hand skated up Reed’s thigh and he moaned into her. Turns out the first place.” – Fresh Fic on something else was burgeoning too.
Stefanie London is the USA Today bestselling author of over 10 contemporary romances with humor, heat, and heart. Originally from Australia, she now lives in Toronto with her very own hero Margaret Mallory is the award-winning author of the Sco sh and is currently in the process of doing her best to travel the historical romance series The Return of the Highlanders and world. She frequently indulges in her passions for good coffee, the medieval trilogy All the King’s Men. Her books have won lips ck, romance novels, and zombie movies. Her books have numerous honors, including, RT Book Reviews’ Best Scotland- been finalists for the Romance Writers of Australia RBY award Set Historical Romance Award, a RITA nomina on, the Na on- and the Austrailian Romance Reader Associa on award. al Readers’ Choice Award, and two Maggies. She lives with her h p://stefanie-london.com husband in the Pacific Northwest. www.MargaretMallory.com 35 36
Highlandromance Contemporary romance Deliliah Canterbury is more than she seems...she’s a trap He is the enemy…and I’ve never felt safer than in his arms
HIGHLAND RUSE: Mercenary Maidens, book 2 FIREFLY: A Redemp on novel by Madeline Mar n by Molly McAdams Diversion Books, November 2017 Independently published, July 2017 Trade paperback, es mated 70k words Trade paperback, 103k words ◦ * USA Today bestselling author! Material available * New York Times bestselling author! Kaid MacLeod couldn’t protect his clan As the Princess of the Irish-American Mob, ◦ from an unimaginable slaughter that killed his fa- there’s no shortage of men ready to help guard and available Material ther and many of his people. He knows retalia on protect me. Kieran Hayes has been saving me for as will only bring more death, but if he does nothing, long as I can remember. It’s in his blood, and one of the massacres will con nue. All seems lost…un l the many reasons I fell in love with him. Un l my fa- Kaid discovers his nemesis’s betrothed will be trav- vourite trait became his biggest flaw, making me re- eling through Scotland. Abduc ng her will give him sent the man I love. What I wasn’t prepared for was the leverage he desperately needs....Delilah Canter- Dare—the man who set my world on fire with just bury is not the highborn daughter of a noble, she’s one touch. He saw straight through to my soul and merely pretending to be a Sco sh laird’s betrothed silently demanded my heart from the beginning. And I as a means of bringing jus ce to the man rumored didn’t expect Dare to be Demitri Borello—the reason to seek vengeance. Beau fully dressed and ready to succeed on her first mission for so many deaths in my family. A man who will take my life the moment he alone, Delilah is more than she seems…she’s a trap. Ma ers get complicated as finds out who I am. Despite it all, I’ll love him un l that moment comes. (Agent: the truth behind their inten ons come to light, especially when a sizzling a rac- Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) on blossoms between them. With so many lives on the line, and loyal es pledged, will Kaid be able to save his people? And can their love survive the lies Foreign sales: Bri sh (Headline), France (City Edi ons) and ul mate betrayal? (Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency)
Publisher has world English rights Also by Molly McAdams Also by Madeline Mar n
“Consuming. Enthralling. Sexy. MIND-BLOWING. From the very “The first of Martin’s Mercenary Maidens will intrigue readers first line to the very last page, Blackbird sank into me and didn’t seeking a story filled with a large cast of characters, plenty of let me go. This is Molly McAdams at her best! A must-read that adventure and heated love scenes. Martin showcases her talent will have you ques oning all your emo ons as you fall in love for storytelling as this fast-paced tale moves from one adventure with this unforge able story.” – A.L. Jackson, New York Times to another at lightning speed….readers longing for a good old- bestselling author fashioned adventure with empowered women will find much to enjoy.” – RT Reviews
Molly McAdams is the New York Times bestselling author of Tak- Madeline Mar n lives in Jacksonville, Florida with her two daugh- ing Chances (William Morrow Paperbacks, April 2013), I See You ters and a menagerie of pets. She graduated from Flagler College (William Morrow Paperbacks, November 2016) and many more. with a degree in Business Administra on and works for corporate Molly grew up in California but now lives in Texas with her hus- America. She grew up in Europe and s ll enjoys traveling overseas band and daughter. www.mollysmcadams.com whenever she can find the me to get away. Her favorite place to visit thus far: Scotland. She is the author of Decep on of a High- lander, Possession of a Highlander, Enchantment of a Highlander, and Once Upon A Haunted Castle. www.madelinemar n.com 37 38
Historical romance Paranormal romance A proud hero, a mysterious beauty and the lethal forces that could Death may tear them apart—again... destroy them both DRIFT ROMANCING THE SCOT: Pennington series, book 1 by Amy Murray by May McGoldrick Entangled Embrace, August 2017 Swerve/St. Mar n’s Press, December 2017 Digital first, 85k words ◦ Material available
Trade paperback, 83k words “Wow, just wow. I read this in one si ng. I just ◦
* First book in a new series couldn’t put it down. Who needs sleep, right?” Material available Hugh Pennington—Viscount Greysteil, Lord Jus ce of the Sco sh Courts, – Gothic Moms hero of the Napoleonic wars—is a grieving widower with a death wish. When he I’m not crazy. My mother may have died receives an expected crate from the con nent, he is shocked to find a nearly dead with everyone believing she was insane, but I re- woman inside. Her iden ty is unknown, and the handful of American coins and fuse to accept that as my fate. Even if I am recalling the precious diamond sown into her dress only deepen the mystery. Grace Ware memories about a life I never lived. A life that in- is an enemy to the English crown. Her father, an Irish military commander of Na- cludes the mysterious James—a guy I’ve only just poleon’s defeated army. Her mother, an exiled Sco sh Jacobite. When Grace met, but feel as if I’ve known all my life. The memo- took shelter in a warehouse, running from her father’s murderers through the ries are coming hard and fast, and I’m falling down harbor alleyways of Antwerp, she never an cipated bad luck to deposit her at the a rabbit hole with consequences that far exceed home of an aristocrat in the Sco sh Borders. Baronsford is the last place she anything I could have ever imagined. And now, could expect to find safety, and Grace feigns a loss of memory to buy herself me someone is trying to kill me. Someone from my past who knows about my visions while she recovers. Hugh is taken by her beauty, passion, and courage to chal- and is looking for something he believes I took from him. All I have to do is figure lenge his beliefs and open his mind. Grace finds in him a wounded man of honor, out how these memories relate to the present and maybe I’ll survive to live an- proud but compassionate. When their duel of wits quickly turns to passion and other day. Maybe….(Agent: Michelle Wolfson, Wolfson Literary Agency) romance, Grace’s fears begin to dissolve…un l danger follows her to the very doors of Baronsford. For, unknown to either of them, Grace has in her possession Publisher has world English rights a secret that will wreak havoc within the Bri sh government. Friend and foe be- come indis nguishable as lethal forces converge in an effort to tear the two lov- ers apart and destroy them both. (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) The night he’d found me in that alley, I’d known he was running from something horrible. He’d never hidden that fact, and I’d
Publisher has world English rights never asked what it was he’d done. I’d assumed it had nothing to do with me, when in actuality it had everything to do with me. Nausea swirled in my throat. How could I have been so wrong?
Nikoo and Jim McGoldrick, wri ng as May McGoldrick and Jan Coffey, have wri en 35 novels and works of non -fic on for Penguin, Putnam, Mira, HarperCollins, Entan- gled, and Heinemann. Nikoo, an engineer, also conducts Amy Murray graduated from the University of Houston with a frequent workshops on wri ng and publishing and BS in Psychology. A er a brief s nt as a high school English serves as a Resident Author. Jim holds a PhD in Medieval teacher, Amy switched gears and opened the first of two suc- and Renaissance literature and teaches English and Cre- cessful dance studios in the northwest Houston area. Re re- a ve Wri ng in northwestern Connec cut. Two- me ment came in the form of the first of her two children, and RITA finalists, these authors have been the recipients of needing a crea ve outlet, she turned to wri ng. She and her numerous awards for their work. During recent years, the May McGoldrick pseu- family live in Houston, and when she can’t escape to Galveston donym has been a fixture on Amazon’s Top-Ten List of Best Selling Historical Ro- bay, she enjoys modern quil ng. She promises it’s cooler than it mance Authors. www.nikooandjim.com sounds. www.amymurrayauthor.com 39 40
Contemporary MCromance Contemporary romance Fear none, respect few. That’s my mantra, the only thing I know. Absinthe, noun, highly intoxica ng, dangerously addic ve, and formerly Un l I meet her… forbidden…un l now
ONE CHANCE WITH STARLET: Iron Norsemen MC, book 2 ABSINTHE by Viole a Rand by Winter Renshaw Swerve/St. Mar n’s, October 2017 Independently published, August 2017 E-book, es mated 69k words E-book, 62k words
I’m a nomad, a secret enforcer who goes * #1 Amazon, Amazon Charts, and Wall Street Jour‐ ◦ where I’m needed to make sure my brothers are nal bestselling author! Material available ◦
true to their patch. I don’t live by the same rules as Material available The name on the screen was “Absinthe.” other members. I don’t owe my allegiance to one I knew her as the sultry voice blowing up my phone president or par cular charter. I live for the club— for late night chats about Proust and Hemingway for what our patch signifies. Fear none, respect few. interspersed between the best phone sex I never That’s my mantra, the only thing I know. Un l I knew I could have. We’d never met. Un l the day she meet her…. walked into my office, her cherry lips wrapped My husband is dead and I’m finally free. Free of the around a candy apple sucker and an all too familiar pain, the abuse, free of the Devil’s Crusaders MC. voice that said, “You wanted to see me, Principal I’m done with that life, and I’m never going back. Hawthorne?” (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Liter- Not ever. I’m done with MCs, even if a chance en- ary Agency) counter with a hot Knight on Shining Chrome tempts me into one night of passion. But when my past comes back to haunt me, Previous foreign publishers: Czech (Beta), France (City Edi ons), Germany (Lübbe can I trust the sexy nomad who’s stolen my heart? (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal -LYX), Slovakia (IKAR), Turkey (Mar ) Lyon Literary Agency)
Publisher has world English rights “Always.” He sighs. “Love is overrated anyway. But sex? Sex is… Also by Viole a Rand everything.” “Sizzling! A couple meant for each other, fast-paced ac on, and “My thoughts exactly.” I play it cool, neglecting to inform him that surprise twists all make for a must read book!” – Sandra Owens, on the nights when my body refuses to rest, I lie in bed thinking of author of the bestselling K2 Team series the two of us. And when I think of us, I think of the prospect of
“Viole a Rand grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go—even love—something I’ve yet to think about with anyone else. a er the last page!” – Amanda Mariel, USA Today bestselling author Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestselling author Winter Renshaw writes stories that are sexy, conflicted, and laced Viole a Rand was raised in Corpus Chris , Texas, and she with heart. Her books include the Never series, the Arrogant spent her childhood reading, wri ng, and playing soccer. A er series, the Amato Brothers series, and the stand-alone novels mee ng her husband in New England, they moved to Alaska Vegas Baby, Dark Paradise, and The Perfect Illusion, which where she spent nearly a decade working as an environmental topped the Romance Amazon charts for weeks. She brings the scien st. Viole a s ll lives in Anchorage and spends her days calm, steady balance from her dual career as actor and inspir- wri ng evoca ve contemporary and historical romance. Vio- ing yoga teacher to her love of narra ng audiobooks. She has le a has published two series with Loveswept, and her Loving narrated over 60 tles, with some of her favorites being mys- Lucas was named one of the “must read” romances of 2015 by teries and inspira onal non-fic on. Winter currently calls Atlanta, Georgia, home. USA Today. www.viole arandromance.com h ps://www.facebook.com/authorwinterrenshaw 41 42
Contemporary romance Contemporary romance A friends‐to‐lovers romance that will bring you the happily‐ever‐a er Is one night of fun, passion, and a chance to feel like a woman you’ve been wai ng for too much to ask?
CLAIMED ONE NIGHT by Alexa Riley by Aleatha Romig Carina Press, March 2018 Independently published, September 2017 Mass-market, 82k words Trade paperback, 55k words ◦ * New York Times bestselling author! ◦ * New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street
Material available As part of the elite security team for Os- Material available Journal bestselling author! bourne Corpora on, Jordan Chen has an iron grip on One night to remember. Is that too much protec on, all without having to make close connec- to desire? One night for fun, passion, and a chance ons with people. Un l he meets the beau ful Jay, to remember what it’s like to be a woman. I’m not and suddenly his quiet life doesn’t seem so perfect looking for love. There’s a man in my life who loves anymore. He needs more. He needs her. A worka- me with all his heart. He has beau ful blue eyes, is holic to her core, Jay Rose doesn’t have a lot of men three feet tall, and calls me mommy. He’s my in her life. Smiling in the face of her enemies gets whole world and I’m his. Fate stole his daddy way her the results she wants at work, but doesn’t exact- too soon. What would happen if I allowed fate an- ly project a warm, welcoming vibe. So she’s sur- other chance, just for one night? prised when the enigma c security expert strikes up a friendship with her—and One night to help a friend. Why did I agree to this? maybe a li le bit turned on. A company as powerful as Osbourne Corpora on has Blind dates are disasters. If I weren’t helping the powerful enemies, and when Jay becomes a target, Jordan realizes there’s noth- friend of a friend, I wouldn’t go. I’m not looking for ing he won’t do to bring her home safe. (Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary romance, love, or even a one-night stand. A er all, Agency) the man my friend knew is gone. I’m no longer the hockey star known for his “pep” on the ice and in the sack. I have a new life, and a new career—a new pas- Publisher has world English rights sion. I’m not looking for more. When the blind date is a bust, could fate change Previous foreign publishers: Germany (HarperCollins Germany), Hungary (Művelt everything? One night doesn’t begin with a kiss—it ends with one. (Agent: Kevan Nép), Poland (Burda), Slovakia (IKAR) Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) Also by Alexa Riley Previous foreign publishers: France (Edi ons Ada), Sweden (L.C. Förlag) “An ero c, modern love story which perfectly balanced sweet and tender moments with deli- ciously fun naugh ness….Duo Alexa Riley takes insta-love to new exci ng heights without skimp- ing on emo onal depth or the HEA our characters deserved.” – Harlequin Junkie, on Everything for Her Aleatha Romig is the bestselling author of the Consequences
Alexa Riley is two sassy friends who got together and series, Tales From The Dark Side, Insidious, the Infidelity series, wrote some dirty books. They are both married moms and mystery/thrillers The Light and Away From the Dark. She of two who love football, donuts, and obsessed book grew up in Mishawaka, Indiana graduated from Indiana Univer- heroes. They specialize in insta-love, over-the-top, sity, and currently lives south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised sweet, and cheesy love stories that don’t take all year three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of to read. Their books have become New York Times 30 years. Before she became a full- me author, she worked bestsellers, “bestsellers” on Kindle Unlimited, and days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights wri ng. stayed #1 in Ero ca on Amazon for over 9 months. h p://alexariley.com h p://aleatharomig.blogspot.com 43 44
Contemporary romance Contemporary romance It’s me for the rest of the story...the story of a reluctantly made man Some mes ideas find you and dreams begin as nightmares. Some mes the truth that has been kept hidden is the key to opening a door you RESPECT: An Infidelity stand‐alone novel never knew existed by Aleatha Romig Independently published, January 2018 RIPPLES: An Consequences stand‐alone novel Trade paperback, es mated 110k words by Aleatha Romig * New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Independently published, November 2017 ◦ Journal bestselling series! ◦ Paperback, 60k words Material available November 2017
As a young man, Oren Demetri fell in love * New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Material available with the beauty in his NYU English class. A simple Journal bestselling series! love affair that brought new meaning to the word You might not know me. I’m the baby of family. This new defini on went beyond the blood the Rawlings family, the princess, the daughter that flowing within his veins. With the Costellos, family came along later. I’m not like my older siblings, was bound by blood—bound by dedica on, honor, successful at everything they touch. My mother and and respect. It was Cosa Nostra. Being part of the father have provided me with every luxury as well Costello family required more than Oren imag- as their unyielding love and support but I’m not ined—it required sacrificing a part of his soul. From spoiled. I’m also not content. By example, my par- a teenager working the docks to a wealthy busi- ents have shown me how love should be. I don’t nessman...it’s me to experience the story. Warn- know their past and that doesn’t ma er. I know ing, the path wasn’t easy nor for the faint of heart. Learn the lengths that Oren what I’ve seen—two people devoted to one anoth- would endure to win his love and save his son. No ma er the cost, through it all, er. I don’t believe that I’ll ever find that kind of Oren gave and in the process, earned...respect. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon love, the kind that forgives and accepts all. And as Literary Agency) my life falls to pieces and I travel to visit my family to face their disappointment, I’m not even looking for it. I’m looking for an escape...from my life as a Rawl- Previous foreign publishers: France (Edi ons Ada), Sweden (L.C. Förlag) ings...from the pressure to achieve and not let others down. I dream of the me I can live for my own desires without the expecta ons that come with my name. I As Angelina came closer, her hand perched upon her uncle’s arm, don’t find what I’m seeking...it finds me. Or should I say...he finds me. This me is I reasoned that I couldn’t possibly have been casting my eyes upon different. I have a family who will search for me and find the answers. Li le do both my heart’s desire as well as the creator of my downfall. They any of us know that my father set my journey into mo on long before I was born. (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) say that love blinds. My thought was that it didn’t blind, it changed the hue—rose-colored glasses. With my pulse racing as I Previous foreign publishers: Germany (Fest Verlag), Israel (Sifrut Acheret), Poland gripped my own hands, I couldn’t comprehend the magnitude of (Pascal), Turkey (Beyaz Balina) my decisions, past or future.
Aleatha Romig is the bestselling author of the Consequences Aleatha Romig is the bestselling author of the Consequences series, Tales From The Dark Side, Insidious, the Infidelity series, series, Tales From The Dark Side, Insidious, the Infidelity series, and mystery/thrillers The Light and Away From the Dark. She and mystery/thrillers The Light and Away From the Dark. She grew up in Mishawaka, Indiana graduated from Indiana Univer- grew up in Mishawaka, Indiana graduated from Indiana Univer- sity, and currently lives south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised sity, and currently lives south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of 30 years. Before she became a full- me author, she worked 30 years. Before she became a full- me author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights wri ng. days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights wri ng. h p://aleatharomig.blogspot.com h p://aleatharomig.blogspot.com 45 46
Epic Fantasy Historical romance A young heiress hiding as a servant catches the eye of the Earl, FANTASY but her secret could tear them apart A feminist, mul cultural epic fantasy with the opera c feeling of LADY IN WAITING: Reluctant Brides, book 1 Game of Thrones which explores provoca ve ques ons about birthright, ◦
by Marie Tremayne gender, faith, and the complicated bonds of family Material available Avon Impulse, January 2018 ◦ THE QUEENS OF INNIS LEAR E-book, es mated 95k words Material available October 2017 * First book in a new series by Tessa Gra on When her father arranges her marriage to a tled but brutal lord, young Tor, April 2018 heiress Clara Mayfield escapes by slipping away under the cover of darkness, find- Hardcover, 221k words ing work as a domes c servant in a grand country manor, the last place anyone * First book in a new series would ever think to search for her. But her safety depends on hiding her true When the King of Innis Lear lost his wife, iden ty from both the staff and her intriguing new employer, the Earl of Ash- he lost his way. The stars were a refuge—their pow- worth. William, Lord Ashworth is no stranger to tragedy. His father and older er in prophecy had been proven thrice over. Now, brother’s deaths placed the weight of an earldom squarely on his shoulders, and the island breaks apart from poisoned love, and now he must seek an eligible bride from the ton in order to produce an heir. But threats from the outside kingdoms loom. It is me when a beguiling new housemaid arrives at his estate, he can’t dismiss his fasci- his daughters claim their inheritance. Gaela, the na on with this woman whose eyes hold secrets…and desire. As Clara weighs the eldest sister, fresh from the ba lefields of the bor- need for secrecy against her growing feelings for the Earl, she finds herself losing der wars, and willing to do whatever it takes to rule, a man who was never hers to love in the first place. And when circumstances be- mandated by strength at arms as well as by the yond his control rip the lovely servant from the safety of his estate, the Earl of birthright that is righ ully hers. Regan, the next Ashworth is forced to make a choice that could forever shake his family name. sister, heart as bold as her beauty is legendary, beloved of the trees, fiercely pro- (Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) tec ve of her older sister and desperate to conceive on behalf of the Lear lineage, preferably by a husband whose hunger for power almost matches her own. Elia, Publisher has world English rights the youngest, the lost third, the star-speaker, has only ever wanted to protect her family from themselves—but the cost was her own heart. Now, when her island is
What could she possibly do to help him? He had asked, and now at risk, she will rise to defend their home, even if it means the end of them all. Three women, one crown—will blood prove stronger than stars? (Agent: Laura she burned to find out. Her fingers traced along the length of his Rennert, Andrea Brown Literary Agency) blue satin cravat, and he made a sound low in his throat. The sound raced through Clara like wildfire. Disregarding Foreign sales: Bri sh 2 books (Harper Voyager) everything…the woman she was, and the woman she was Publisher has world English rights pretending to be…she rose high up on her tiptoes and brushed her lips against his. Tessa Gra on is the acclaimed author of two young adult fantasy series: The Blood Journals, gothic horror and ro- mance on the prairie, and Gods of New Asgard, epic road Lady in Wai ng is Marie Tremayne’s debut romance nov- trip romances set in an alternate USA founded by Vikings el and was a finalist in the GSRWA’s 2014 Emerald City and their gods. Blood Magic was a Finalist for Der Leser- Opener Contest. Its sequel, Awai ng the Widow, was a preis – die besten Buecher 2011, a German Reader’s finalist in the 2015 ECO Contest. Marie lives with her fam- Choice Award. The Curiosi es was a Junior Library Guild ily in the beau ful Pacific Northwest. Selec on, won The Tayshas, Texas Library Award, and www.marietremayne.com was a Finalist 2012 Cybils for the Fantasy and Science Fic on (YA) category. The Queen of Innis Lear is her debut adult novel. h p://tessagra on.com 47 48
Fantasy Fantasy She is He e Alabama—unlikely, scarred, single‐minded, and blood Black market courier Rowena Downshire doesn’t realize she’s one of the bound to a revolver forged by a demon Creator’s nine human subjects of his Grand Experiment...
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Material available THE DEVIL’S REVOLVER: Book 1 Material available THE NINE: Thieves of Fate, book 1 by V.S. McGrath by Tracy Townsend Brain Mills Press, September 2017 Pyr, November 2017 E-book, 96k words Trade paperback, 113k words * First book in a new series * First book in a duology “Immensely readable, gri y, and sharp as a spur “George R. R. Mar n and China Miéville have rowel, The Devil’s Revolver is a western with a nothing on the audacious, intricate world-building, twist.” – Deanna Raybourn, New York Times best‐ gri y poli cs, and compelling characters in this selling author of the Julia Grey novels excellent debut.” – Sam J. Miller, Nebula Award– “The Devil’s Revolver is a rive ng ride that mixes the nominated author of The Art of Starving grit of Westerns with the world of magic. McGrath In Corma, the upper classes think lo y loads this fantas c story with ac on, suspense, ad- thoughts on God and Science. But 13-year-old venture and unforge able characters. You’ll defi- black-market courier Rowena Downshire just nitely want to pull the trigger.” – Wynne Channing, wants to get paid. So when a package is stolen author of What Kills Me from her on a late-night delivery to the mysterious The first book in an epic, magic-clad series featuring the Wild West Alchemist, she goes to him for help. It turns out reimagined as a cross-cultural stereoscope of interdimensional magic and hard- the package contained an important book: a self-scribing book theorized to be ship, The Devil’s Revolver opens with a shoo ng compe on and takes off across wri en by the hand of the Creator himself, tracking the nine human subjects of the landscape a er a brutal double murder and kidnapping—to which revenge is his Grand Experiment. In the wrong hands, this book could mean the end of hu- the only answer. He e Alabama, only 17 years old, leads her crew of underdogs manity. And Rowena’s a ack looks an awful lot like the wrong hands. So the Al- with her father’s cursed revolver, magicked to take a year off her life each me chemist rounds up his estranged former-mercenary partner (and current night- she fires it. It’s no way for a ranch girl to grow up, but grow up she does, her scars club tycoon) Anselm Meteron. Together, these three will steal back the book and and determina on to rescue her vulnerable younger sister deepening with every rescue the abducted academic forced to translate it. But what Rowena doesn’t year of life she loses. A sweeping and high-stakes saga that gilds familiar Western know is that she is Subject Six—and as she brings her new friends closer, the book adventure with powerful magic and panoramic fantasy, The Devil’s Revolver is the itself will give her away. The Nine is set in a world where theology is science, last word and the blackest hat in the Weird West. (Agent: Courtney Miller- three sen ent species live in an uneasy truce, and the fate of humanity rests on Callihan, Handspun Literary Agency) the shoulders of nine unsuspec ng individuals. It’s inspired by Talmudic lore of the lamed vovniks. (Agent: Bridget Smith, Dunham Literary) Publisher has world English rights Publisher has world English rights
Vicki McGrath is a romance author (as Vicki Essex) pub- lished with Harlequin Superromance: Her Son’s Hero (July Debut author Tracy Townsend holds a Master’s degree in 2011); Back to the Good Fortune Diner (January 2013), Wri ng & Rhetoric. She is the chair of the English Department which was picked for the Smart Bitches Trashy Books Siz- at the Illinois Mathema cs and Science Academy, an elite public zling Book Club; In Her Corner (March 2014); A Recipe for boarding school, where she teaches crea ve wri ng and science Reunion (March 2015); and Red Carpet Arrange- fic on and fantasy literature. She has been a community organ- ment (January 2016). The Devil’s Revolver is her first fanta- izer, a mar al arts instructor, and a stage combat and accent sy. She lives in Toronto, Canada where she works full me coach. She lives in Indiana with her husband and their children. as a proofreader at Harlequin Enterprises. www.tracytownsend.net www.vsmcgrath.com 49 50
Legal thriller Crime MYSTERY, THRILLER, SUSPENSE, CRIME Someone is filling the desert caves around Phoenix with bodies— and it may take an unorthodox approach to catch them ◦ A disbarred lawyer takes on his sister—accused of murder—as a client, Material available but the stakes are much higher than he realized... DESERT REMAINS: A Gus Parker and Alex Mills novel ◦ Material available by Steven Cooper AGAINST THE LAW Seventh Street/Penguin Random House, October 2017 by Jay Brandon Trade paperback, 120k words Severn House, January 2018 * First book in a new series Hardcover, es mated 114k words “Terrific. The talented Steven Cooper somehow Edward Hall is a disbarred criminal lawyer in Houston who served two manages to cra a rive ng procedural that’s deep- years in prison for trying to steal cocaine from an evidence safe in the court- ly chilling one moment and laugh-out-loud funny house. He’s been out for a year, making a comeback selling security systems, the next. Smart, sophis cated, and unique, Desert and enjoying his rela onship with a loving girlfriend. Then he gets a call from his Remains is not to be missed.” – Hank Phillippi sister, a doctor, who’s just been arrested for the murder of her estranged doctor Ryan, Anthony, Agatha, and Mary Higgins Clark husband. Edward is drawn back into the censorious Hall family, which he’d been Award–winning author of Say No More trying to escape. His father, Marshall, is a world-renowned diagnos cian, so the “Gripping, funny, original, and surprisingly plausi- family grew up in wealthy River Oaks. Younger brother, Bret, hates Ed- ble, Desert Remains breaks all the rules in the right ward because he always got all the a en on. And “sweet li le Amy, “ their sister, places. Truly a crime novel to li the spirits.” expects Edward to save her from her current predicament, insis ng on her inno- – Craig Faustus Buck, award‐winning author of Go cence. Edward knows the courthouse world and was an excellent trial lawyer. Down Hard What Amy doesn’t know is that he’s been disbarred; if he’s Someone is filling the desert caves caught prac cing without a license he would go back to prison. S ll he can’t say around Phoenix with bodies—a madman who, in a no to his beloved sister so takes the case. But When Edward gets to court he rec- taun ng ritual, is leaving behind a record of his crimes etched into the stone. ognizes the judge, Cynthia Miles. He last knew her as a prosecutor, and the last With no leads and no suspects, Detec ve Alex Mills sees a case spinning out of me he saw her was the night of his arrest, when he and Cynthia both had the control. City leaders want the case solved yesterday, and another detec ve wants idea of breaking into the evidence locker. They did, joining in a cocaine-fueled to elbow Mills out of the way. As the body count rises, Mills turns to Gus Parker, tryst. Edward got caught but made sure Cynthia escaped. Now, three years later, an “intui ve medium” whose murky visions some mes point to real clues. It’s an she’s the judge presiding over his sister’s case. So Edward takes Amy’s case, think- unorthodox approach, but Mills is desperate. When Parker is brought to the ing Cynthia owes him. Once trial starts, though, Cynthia seems to have very crime scenes, he sees visions of a house on fire and a screaming child. But what different ideas. (Agent: Ann Colle e, Rees Literary Agency) does it mean? He struggles to interpret his psychic messages, knowing that the killer is one step ahead and that in this vast desert, the next murder could happen Publisher has world English rights anywhere. Nor does it help that he’s always been unlucky in love and now finds himself the prey of a lovelorn stalker. She is throwing him off his game. Someone will win this contest, and both Parker and Mills fear it will be the killer….(Agent: Jay Brandon is the award-winning author of many nov- Ann Colle e, Rees Literary Agency) els and short stories acclaimed both cri cally and by readers. His first novel, Deadbolt, was awarded Booklist Publisher has world English rights magazine’s Editor’s Choice Award, a er a starred re- view. His first legal thriller, Fade the Heat, was short- Steven Cooper is a freelance writer, video producer, and the au- listed for the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Award thor of three previous novels, With You in Spirit, Saving Valencia, for Best novel, was op oned by Amblin Entertainment, and Deadline, which were published in the early 2000s. A former and has been published around the world. Local Rules television reporter, he has received mul ple Emmy awards and was a selec on of Reader’s Digest Condensed Books. And author Rick Riordan has nomina ons, a Na onal Edward R. Murrow Award, and Associated called Jay’s work “wonderful.” Jay is a prac cing a orney and lives in San Anto- Press awards. He taught wri ng at Rollins College (Winter Park, FL) nio, Texas. h p://jaybrandon.com from 2007 to 2012. www.stevencooperbooks.com 51 52
Suspense Thriller Ten years a er tragedy Laurel Muir returns to the Chateau— Her need for vengeance can’t be sated and a murderer strikes
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THAT LAST WEEKEND Material available by Barry Eisler by Laura DiSilverio Thomas & Mercer/Amazon, January 2018 Midnight Ink/Llewellyn, September 2017 Hardcover, 94k words Trade paperback, 89k words * #1 Kindle bestselling series! “A compelling and richly textured tale of obsession, For Sea le sex-crimes detec ve Livia Lone, murder and friendship. Psychological suspense at a posi on with a Homeland Security an -trafficking its finest.” – Deborah Crombie, New York Times taskforce is a chance to go back to Thailand to fer- bestselling author of Garden of Lamenta ons ret out Rithisak Sorm, the former Khmer Rouge “DiSilverio’s signature easy-to-follow plo ng draws trafficking kingpin behind her own childhood or- readers in.” – Kirkus deal. But a er a planned takedown in a Pa aya Every year for a decade, five college nightclub goes violently awry, Livia discovers that friends spent a weekend together at the atmos- she’s not the only one hun ng Sorm. Former Ma- pheric Chateau du Cygne Noir. Then, tragedy rine sniper Dox has a score to se le, too, and work- struck. Ten years later, Laurel Muir returns to the ing together is the only way to take Sorm out. Livia castle for the first me since the accident, hoping and Dox couldn’t be less alike. But they share a single-minded creed: the law has to reconnect with her friends and lay the past to rest. When a murderer strikes, it to serve jus ce. And if it doesn’t, jus ce has to be served another way. What they rips open old wounds and forces the women to admit there’s a killer in their don’t know is that in threatening Sorm, they’re also threatening a far-reaching midst. The remaining friends make a pact to unearth the truth, but suspicion, conspiracy—a conspiracy involving the highest levels of America’s own intelli- doubt, and old secrets threaten to tear them apart. Unsure who to trust, Laurel gence apparatus. It turns out that killing Sorm might just be the easy part. (Agent: puts herself in harm’s way, risking it all for friendship and long-delayed jus ce. Laura Rennert, Andrea Brown Literary Agency) (Agent: Paige Wheeler, Crea ve Media Agency, Inc.) Publisher has world English, French, German, and Spanish rights
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* #1 Kindle bestselling tle! His dark eyes, red-rimmed and bloodshot, held a wary look, and * Amazon Best Book of 2016! there was no hint of the grin he’d sported when he interacted with * Kirkus Reviews Best Fic on of 2016 them as Evangeline’s fiancé. Most unnerving of all, he held a long- “An absolutely first-rate thriller...Emo onally true at each beat.” barreled silver automatic in his right hand as he flipped two – New York Times Book Review deadbolts with his left. Laurel swallowed hard. He didn’t raise the gun when he turned to face her, but he didn’t put it away, either. “An explosive thriller that plunges into the sewer of human smuggling….Filled with raw power, [Livia Lone] may be the dark- Laura DiSilverio is the na onal bestselling and award- est thriller of the year.” – Kirkus, starred review
winning author of 20 mystery and suspense novels and a Barry Eisler spent three years in a covert posi on with the CIA’s YA dystopian trilogy. Her 2015 standalone, The Reckoning Directorate of Opera ons, then worked as a technology lawyer Stones, won the Colorado Book Award for Mystery, and startup execu ve in Silicon Valley and Japan, earning his and Library Journal named her most recent tle, Close black belt at the Kodokan Judo Ins tute along the way. Eis- Call, one of the Top Five mysteries of 2016. Her books ler’s award-winning thrillers have been included in numerous have received starred reviews from Publishers Week- “Best Of” lists, have been translated into 20 languages, ly, Library Journal, Booklist, and Kirkus. She is a former Air and include the #1 bestseller The Detachment. Eisler lives in the Force intelligence officer and past President of Sisters in San Francisco Bay Area and, when he’s not wri ng novels, blogs Crime. h p://lauradisilverio.com about torture, civil liber es, and the rule of law. www.barryeisler.com 53 54
Mystery Thriller A whip‐smart amateur sleuth mystery series that combines the A modern homage to Agatha Chris e’s And Then There Were None by dysfunc on of Lisa Lutz’s Spellman books with the bumbling girl power the acclaimed author of the Lou Norton series ◦
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Material available THE END OF ALL THINGS HOLLYWOOD HOMICIDE: A Detec ve by Day Mystery by Rachel Howzell Hall by Kellye Garre Tor, January 2018 Midnight Ink, August 2017 Hardcover, 76k words Trade paperback, 87k words Everyone needs me away—to relax, to take a breath, to forget about all * First book in a new series the worrisome things in life. Seven lucky travelers travel to the very private and “[A] winning first novel and series launch...Garre exclusive Mictlan Island located in the Sea of Cortez. The island will provide a lux- writes with humor and insight about the Hollywood urious escape for some and an opportunity to work for others—that is, if they scene. Readers will look forward to Day’s further make it through the night. Because all is not what it seems. Each traveler harbors adventures.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review a secret—and so does the island. Danger lurks in the lush forest and in the halls “A smart, sassy debut, introducing an appealing pro- and bedrooms of a lonely mansion named Artemis. Sporadic cell-phone coverage tagonist with amusing friends.” – Library Journal, and miles of ocean keeps the group cut off from any help. And strange accidents starred review and Debut of the Month keep them suspicious of each other. Soon, it becomes clear. Someone has “Funny, lively characters populate this new Detec ve brought them to Mictlan Island for a singular purpose: to die. This novel modern- by Day series…this will be an entertaining entry into izes—and pays homage to—Agatha Chris e’s And Then There Were None. (Agent: the amateur sleuth genre.” – RT Book Reviews Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) Dayna Anderson doesn’t set out to solve a murder. All the semifamous, mega-broke actress wants is to help her parents Publisher has world English rights keep their house. So a er witnessing a deadly hit-and-run, she pursues the 15 me finish the game at least grand reward. But Dayna soon finds herself doing a full-on inves ga on, wan ng more than just money—she wants jus ce for the vic m. She chases down leads at paparazzi hot spots, celeb homes, and movie premieres, loving every second of I shook my head. No. Impossible. Silly, even. Last night, I’d done it—un l someone tries to kill her. And there are no second takes in real life. nothing wrong. Technically. There’d be no reason to spend (Agent: Michelle Richter, Fuse Literary) resources and time to find me and drag me back to America. Let —that was my prayer. Publisher has world English rights With weaker legs, I wandered back to the check-in counter. Tried to look natural as I looked back over my shoulder at the policia.
Hollywood Homicide draws on Kellye Garre ’s experiences working in Hollywood, including a s nt as a staff writer on Author Rachel Howzell Hall published her first book A the CBS procedural Cold Case and developing projects for Quiet Storm (Scribner, 2002) to great no ce, including Idris Elba and Lionsgate Television. A former magazine edi- reviews from O Magazine, Publishers Weekly, and a tor, Kellye holds a BS in magazine wri ng from Florida A&M starred review from Library Journal. She’s also the author and an MFA in screenwri ng from USC’s famed film of the acclaimed Lou Norton Mystery series, which has school. Having moved back to her na ve New Jersey, she received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kir- spends her mornings commu ng to Manha an for her job kus. Rachel is also a science writer at City of Hope, a na- at a leading media company—while s ll happily brain- onal cancer research and treatment ins tu on in South- storming ways to commit murder. Hollywood Homicide is her debut novel. ern California. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband h ps://kellyegarre .com and daughter. www.rachelhowzell.com 55 56
Historical mystery Mystery The Great War is over, but in this cap va ng new series from Amateur sleuth Charley Carpenter must rely on her own counsel when a award‐winning author Anna Lee Huber, one young widow discovers crime occurs steps from her front door in this compelling cozy mystery
the real intrigue has only just begun... from the bestselling author of The An que House Murders ◦ Materialavailable October2017
THIS SIDE OF MURDER: A Verity Kent mystery, book 1 THE ADVICE COLUMN MURDERS: Book Club Murder, book 3
by Anna Lee Huber ◦ by Leslie Nagel
Kensington, September 2017 Material available Alibi/Random House, March 2018 Trade paperback, 96k words E-book, es mated 80k words * Na onal bestselling author! * USA Today and #1 Nook bestselling series! * First book in a new series In a small town like Oakwood, Ohio, everyone knows everyone else’s “The new Verity Kent Mystery series is rich in detail business—except for Charley Carpenter’s standoffish new neighbors, who tend to without being overwhelming and is abundant with keep to themselves. But behind closed doors, Paxton Sharpe’s habit of screaming murder, mystery, and a bit of romance. The plot is bloody murder at all hours of the day keeps Charley awake all night. Coupled with fast-moving with twists and turns aplenty. Huber the stress of the increasingly delayed expansion of her shop, Old Hat Vintage knows what it takes to write a great mystery.” – RT Fashions, the insomnia is driving Charley crazy. Her only distrac on? The local Book Reviews paper’s irreverent new advice column, “Ask Jackie.” Jackie’s bi ng commentary England, 1919. Verity Kent’s grief over the usually leaves Charley and her employees rolling on the floor, but her latest col- loss of her husband pierces anew when she re- umn is no laughing ma er. An oddly phrased query hin ng at a child in peril im- ceives a cryp c le er, sugges ng her beloved Sid- mediately puts Charley on high alert. A er arriving home to a bloodcurdling ney may have commi ed treason before his un- scream next door, she follows the noise into the basement and makes a grisly mely death. Determined to dull her pain with rev- discovery: the body of Judith Sharpe’s adult daughter. With Detec ve Marcus elry, Verity’s first impulse is to dismiss the derogatory claim. But the mystery Trenault off in Chicago, Charley decides to take ma ers into her own hands— sender knows too much—including the fact that during the war, Verity worked before a killer strikes again. (Agent: Cur s Russell, P.S. Literary Agency) for the Secret Service, something not even Sidney knew. Lured to Umbersea Is- land to a end the engagement party of one of Sidney’s fellow officers, Verity Publisher has world English rights mingles among the men her husband once fought beside, and discovers dark se- Also by Leslie Nagel crets—along with a murder clearly meant to conceal them. Relying on li le more “A home-run debut....With ac on, adven- than a coded le er, the help of a dashing stranger, and her own sharp ins ncts, ture and murders involving mystery books, Verity is forced down a path she never imagined—and comes face to face with it is sure to please every cozy mystery fan!” the sha ering possibility that her husband may not have been the man she – The Cozy Mystery Journal thought he was. It’s a truth that could set her free—or draw her ever deeper into his decep on….(Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) “Charley Carpenter is my kind of woman— smart, strong, and independent. She makes Publisher has world English rights an engaging and u erly appealing new de- Anna Lee Huber is the RITA and Daphne award-nominated tec ve.” – Michael Lister, New York Times author of the na onal bestselling Lady Darby Mysteries, bestselling author including A Study in Death, A Grave Ma er, Mortal Arts, and Leslie Nagel is a writer and teacher of wri ng at a local com- The Anatomist’s Wife (Berkley). She is a summa cum laude munity college. Her debut novel, The Bookclub Murders, is the graduate of Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, first in the Oakwood Mystery Series. Leslie lives in the all too where she majored in music and minored in psychology. She real city of Oakwood, Ohio, where murders are rare but great serves as co-leader of the Historical Novel Society-Great stories lie thick on the ground. A er the wri en word, her Lakes Chapter, as well as on the Board for the Mystery Writ- passions include her husband, her son and daughter, hiking, ers of America Midwest Chapter. She currently resides in tennis, and strong black coffee, not necessarily in that order. Indiana with her family. www.annaleehuber.com www.leslienagel.com 57 58
Crime Mystery Everyone at the Sorbonne Hotel has something to hide and no one Murder and magical chocolate—what could be more delicious? is being fully honest with Hugo Marston ◦ Material available
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THE SORBONNE AFFAIR: A Hugo Marston novel by Dorothy St. James Material available by Mark Pryor Crooked Lane Press, September 2017 Seventh Street/Penguin Random House, Hardcover, 88k words January 2018 * First book in a new series Trade paperback 78k words “Compulsively readable…readers will cheer Penn Someone is spying on American author every step of the way.” – Publishers Weekly Helen Hancock. While in Paris to conduct research “Dorothy St. James has cra ed a delicious concoc- and teach a small class of writers, she discovers a on of murder and mayhem in her debut tle Ask- spy camera hidden in her room at the Sorbonne ing for Truffle….I enjoyed every bite.” – Jenn Hotel. She no fies the US Embassy, and former FBI McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of profiler Hugo Marston is dispatched to inves gate. the Cupcake Bakery mysteries Almost immediately, the stakes are raised from “Splendid…An easy reading cozy mystery that surveillance to murder when the hotel employee keeps you hooked from page one with delicious who appears to be responsible for bugging Han- characters and a deligh ul story.” – Fresh Fic on cock’s suite is found dead. The next day, a salacious Magic always takes you where you need video clip explodes across the Internet, showing to be, even if you don’t want to be there. The last the author in the embrace of one of her wri ng place Charity Penn wants to end up is in the dilapi- students—both are naked, and nothing is le to dated beach town of Camellia Beach in South Caro- the imagina on. As more bodies pile up, the list of suspects narrows; but every- lina. But a er the murder of a PI who’d been inves ga ng her life for an unknown one at the Sorbonne Hotel has something to hide, and no one is being fully hon- client, Penn feels she has no choice but to go to Camellia Beach and find out est with Hugo. He teams up with Lieutenant Camille Lerens to solve the case, but what’s going on and why it involves her. She expects to find a town filled with a close call on the streets of Paris proves that he could be the killer’s next target. greedy (and perhaps murderous) charlatans. Much to her dismay, the group of (Agent: Ann Colle e, Rees Literary Agency) eccentric islanders including an elderly owner of a chocolate shop embraces her as their own. But just as she starts to let her down her guard, she steps into the Publisher has world English rights middle of deadly plot to destroy the quaint seaside town. Only some quick think- ing and a mysterious cask of magical chocolate can save the town she’s slowly Previous foreign publishers: Brazil (Rocco), Bulgaria (Sluntse), Czech (Euromedia), learning to love. (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) Hungary (Maxim), Italy (Fanucci), Japan (Hayakawa), Portugal (Club do Autor), Slovakia (IKAR) Publisher has world English rights
Mark Pryor is the author of the Hugo Marston novels The Dorothy St. James enjoys wri ng both cozy mysteries and Bookseller, The Crypt Thief, The Blood Promise, The Bu on Man, romance. Her works have been nominated for many awards The Reluctant Matador, and The Paris Librarian, as well as the including the Southern Independent Bookseller’s Alliance Pat novels Hollow Man and Dominic. He has also published the true- Conroy Southern Book Prize, Roman c Times Reviewers’ crime book As She Lay Sleeping. A na ve of Her ordshire, Eng- Choice Award, Reviewers Interna onal Organiza on Award, land, he is an assistant district a orney in Aus n, Texas, where Na onal Reader’s Choice Award, and The Romance Reviews he lives with his wife and three children. Today Perfect 10! She has hit the Amazon top 50 and top 100 www.markpryorbooks.com bestselling books for the en re Kindle store with several of her books. www.dorothystjames.com 59 60
Historical mystery Adventure “Well, darling, who do you suppose will turn up dead this me?” NON-FICTION
THE ESSENCE OF MALICE: Amory Ames mystery series, book 4 Navigated by only the stars and the seas,
an epic worldwide voyage of ac on and connec on ◦ by Ashley Weaver Material available Minotaur Books, September 2017 MALAMA HONUA: Hōkūleʻa – A Voyage of Hope
Hardcover, 89k words ◦
When Milo Ames receives a troubling Material available by Jennifer Allen le er from his childhood nanny, Madame Nane e, photographs by John Bilderback he and Amory travel to Paris where they are soon Patagonia Books, September 2017 embroiled in a mystery surrounding the death of a Hardcover, 80k words famous parfumier. Helios Belanger died suddenly, From the launch in Hawai’i in May 2014, shortly before the release of his newest, highly- around the world to Africa, Australia, New Zealand, an cipated perfume, and Madame Nane e, who and North and South America, this beau ful hard- works for the family, is convinced that her employ- cover book chronicles Hōkūleʻa’s epic mission to er’s death was not due to natural causes. The more raise awareness of and nurture worldwide sustain- Amory and Milo look into the mo ves of industry ability. Interwoven with descrip ons of rivals and the Belanger heirs who are vying for con- Hōkūleʻa’s experiences in port are the voices of the trol of his perfume empire, the more they are con- master navigators and crew members, who guide vinced that she may be right. When secrets unfold the ship along the ocean’s trackless path, and the and things take a dangerous turn, Amory and Milo must work quickly to uncover local pioneers—scien sts, teachers, and children the essence of the ma er. (Agent: Ann Colle e, Rees Literary Agency) touched by Hōkūleʻa—who work relessly to
weather the many environmental challenges in our modern lives. This is a story Publisher has world English rights about our need to draw together into one global community. By respec ng one Previous foreign publishers: Japan (Hayakawa), Portugal (Civilização Editora), another and nature’s delicate and intricate systems, this book captures the many Russia (AST)
ways indigenous cultures are commi ed to living in ecological balance. (Rights Also by Ashley Weaver holder: Patagonia Books)
“Ashley Weaver’s debut novel delivers the Jennifer Allen, the author of two previously published good...all rendered with books, has been a journalist for over 20 years. Her repor ng an expert hand.” – Carol has appeared in various publica ons including Rolling K. Carr, na onal bestsel‐ Stone, The New Republic, and The New York Times Maga- ling author of the Mad‐ zine. She has also been an on-air reporter for the NFL Net- ame of Espionage myster‐ work and NFL Films. Jennifer feels deeply honored and ies humbled to witness and document the Worldwide Voyage of Hōkūle’a.
A lifelong lover of all types of books, especially mysteries, Ashley John Bilderback was a Surfer Magazine senior staff photog- Weaver graduated with undergraduate degree in English before rapher for 20 years on the North Shore of Oʻahu, and has pursuing a master’s degree in Library and Informa on Science dozens of covers and hundreds of magazine page credits to from Louisiana State University. She currently works as a librarian his name. When Hōkūleʻa came to Haleʻiwa in 2013, he in a public library. Days and nights spent in the company of books became deeply cap vated by Mālama Honua and the mis- eventually mo vated her to write one herself. A er living in Texas sion ul mately drew him in, and he became a crew mem- and Wisconsin, she now resides in Central Louisiana. Murder at ber. He also par cipates on the board of directors for the the Brightwell was her first novel, and it was nominated for an North Shore Community Land Trust. Edgar Award, best first novel. www.ashley-weaver.com www.johnbilderback.com 61 62
Business Business Science Based on the world’s most comprehensive leadership study A fascina ng look at the brain’s secret to seeing past illusion, mispercep on, and self‐decep on
THE CEO NEXT DOOR: What it Takes to Get to the Top ◦
◦ Material available and Succeed Material available PERCEPTUAL INTELLIGENCE: The Brain’s Secret to Seeing Past Illu‐ by Elena L. Botelho & Kimberly Powell sion, Mispercep on, and Self‐Decep on Crown, March 2018 by Brian Boxer Wachler, MD Hardcover, 75k words New World Library, October 2017 What does it take to become a CEO today? Trade paperback, 78k words Drawing on the world’s most comprehensive lead- “I’ve used visualiza on techniques to get a mental ership study, as well as thousands of hours of inter- edge throughout my career, but Dr. Brian Boxer views with CEO candidates, CEO advisors Elena Bo- Wachler’s Perceptual Intelligence book takes mind/ telho and Kim Powell overturn the myths about body to a whole new level….Perceptual Intelligence what it takes to achieve the corner office. When we has the power to help people find the champion flip on the news, or check our social media feeds, and truth-teller within themselves.” – Apolo Ohno, we are bombarded with images of well-groomed, eight me Olympic medalist Ivy league-educated icons of the Fortune 100. And With the lucid verve and solid scien fic we can’t help but think, I could never be them. In grounding of an Oliver Sacks or Malcolm Gladwell, fact, they come from surprisingly varied back- Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler guides readers on a fasci- grounds. Of the 6 million CEOs of companies in America, only 7% went to an elite na ng tour of the bedrock of our existence—the school—and 8% didn’t graduate college at all. Some are immigrants; many way our senses perceive everything and everyone in the world around us. Why worked their way up through the ranks from entry-level posi ons. So, what do does one person see Jesus in a shower curtain, get a “bad feeling” about some- they do differently from the rest of us? The CEO Next Door deconstructs their one they’ve just met, or hear a conversa on so differently than the other person? four essen al behaviors (as featured in Harvard Business Review), and de- Boxer Wachler describes some of the mysterious medical condi ons that cause mys fies the career decisions that helped these leaders accelerate up- nonpsychiatric hallucina ons and neurological mix-ups, then focuses on how we wards. Finally, it iden fies and dis lls the key prac ces that can help every one of all receive and interpret the messages of our senses. Prac cal as well as provoca- us reach for the top. (Agent: Lorin Rees, Rees Literary Agency) ve, Perceptual Intelligence also offer readers ways to improve their PI, “reality check” their percep ons, and make desired changes in their lives. (Agent: Gordon Publisher has world English rights Warnock, Fuse Literary Agency)
Elena L. Botehlo is a senior partner at ghSMART—the #1 firm Foreign sales: Greece (Armos Publica ons) in CEO selec on. She has personally assessed and advised Publisher has world English rights over 200 CEOs. Her life’s work is to be a “Greatness Cata- lyst”—helping others grow to their full poten al by recogniz- The world’s leading authority on keratoconus, refrac ve ing and achieving their professional dreams. surgery, and creator of the revolu onary I-Brite® Eye Whit- ening procedure, Brian Boxer Wachler, MD has devoted his career to the field of vision correc on. Today he is one of the most sought a er surgeons in the world. He boasts an Kimberly Powell is a Principal at ghSMART, serving private unparalleled history of awards and accomplishments. He is equity and corporate clients in the areas of management currently the Medical Director of the eponymous Boxer assessment, leadership coaching, and organiza onal Wachler Vision Ins tute in Beverly Hills and a staff physician change. She advises boards, execu ves and investors on their at Los Angeles’ famed Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Boxer most important leadership challenges. Wachler’s impac ul research and esteemed professional reputa on is evidenced by his more than 125 review ar cles, 15 book chapters, and 150 scien fic presen- ta ons. He has wri en four books and is the inventor of four approved and pend- ing patents. 63 64
Adventure memoir Self-help Liz Clark has sailed over 22,000 nau cal miles of ocean—and discovered The fourth book in Dawn Dais’s popular Sh!t No One Tells You series that the most important sort of explora on happens within offers “been there, freaked out about that” advice for expectant parents
◦ SWELL: Sailing the Pacific in Search of Surf and Self THE SH!T NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT PREGNANCY: A Guide to Sur‐ Material available by Liz Clark viving Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Beyond Patagonia Books, April 2018 by Dawn Dais ◦
Hardcover, 102k words Material available Seal Press, November 2017 * Na onal Geographic Adventurer of the year Trade paperback, 57k words nominee for 2016! The Sh!t No one Tells You about Pregnancy * Patagonia Ambassador! is quite possibly Dawn Dais’ most hear elt and hi- True surfers understand that surfing is not larious book yet. A er all, pregnancy is not all a sport, a hobby, or even a lifestyle. Instead, it is a about scanning Pinterest for baby shower themes path, a constantly evolving journey that directs and registering for ironic onesies—some mes the where you go, how you live, and who you are. In less fla ering aspects of gesta on have a way of 2006, Liz Clark decided to follow the path that dimming a bit of that so-called pregnancy glow. Not surfing, sailing, and love of the ocean had presented to worry! Dawn is here, ready to shepherd you to her. Embarking on an adventure that most only through the experience of one human body taking dream of taking, she set sail from Santa Barbara, on the task of growing another human body. solo, headed to the South Pacific. Nine years later (Spoiler alert: It ain’t always pre y.) Dawn covers it she is s ll following her path in search of surf and all, sharing expert lists, warnings, and ps in this must-have guide for expectant self and the beauty and inspira on that lies beyond the beaten path. In Swell Liz moms (and their partners!) who are looking for some counsel, comedy, and ca- captures her voyage in gripping detail, telling tales of self-awareness, solitude, maraderie during their ul mate countdown to parenthood. (Agent: Lilly connec on to the earth—and really great surf spots. (Rights holder: Patagonia Ghahremani, Full Circle Literary) Books) Previous foreign publishers: Portugal (Bertrand)
Also by Dawn Dais
Out here, simple things evoke such abundant gratitude—finding a “Moms with kids will laugh safe anchorage after being at sea, savoring a just-caught fish, the out loud at Dais’s quirky rare hot shower, sleeping in clean sheets, the unexpected kindness insights and strong opin- of a stranger, or finding a little wave to glide on! Afternoon’s ions.” – Parents magazine, sunbeam jewels shimmering on an open sea make me feel richer on The Sh!t No One Tells than any diamond ever could. You
A er college, Liz Clark le Southern California in her 40- Dawn Dais is a freelance writer, designer, and filmmaker from foot sailboat to turn her dream of sailing around the world Sacramento, CA. She is the author of the bestselling book The into a reality. Now, when not surfing perfect reef passes in Sh!t No One Tells You, which started her popular Sh!t paren ng the South Pacific, she works to raise environmental aware- series. Her uniquely sarcas c yet inspiring tone has entertained ness through wri ng and photography. Liz, originally from and guided an enthusias c core of readers towards parenthood. Santa Barbara, is currently traveling in the South Pacific. Her first film recently received na onal distribu on. Dais lives in She has 97k Instagram followers, and her blog posts about Sacramento, CA, with her partner and children. her amazing sailing cat, Amelia Tropicat, receive thousands www.dawndais.com of hits. h p://swellvoyage.com
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Business Business History The rags to riches story of the Italian immigrant who lived his own A must‐read, must‐share guide for every would‐be ar st, entrepreneur, Great Gatsby‐style story to become one of America’s most powerful and and change agent who dares to grab des ny in her own hands
◦ poli cally powerful Mafia leaders Material available ◦
EVERYTHING IS FIGUREOUTABLE: How One Simple Belief Can Help Proposal available TOP HOODLUM: The Life and Times of Frank Costello, Us Conquer Any Obstacle and Create Unstoppable Success Prime Minister of The Mafia by Marie Forleo by Anthony DeStefano Penguin Por olio, April 2019 Kensington, July 2018 Hardcover, es mated 60k words Hardcover, 99k words * Sold at auc on, with 13 publishers bidding, for seven figures! * Pulitzer Prize‐winning author! * 29 millions views of Marie Forleo’s online show MarieTV! Top Hoodlum: The Life and Times of Frank Costello, Prime Minister of The * Fans in 195 countries! Mafia is the rags to riches story of the Italian immigrant who lived his own Great * Named by Oprah Winfrey as a thought leader for the next genera on! Gatsby-style story to become one of America’s most powerful and poli cal- * Founder of B‐School, a transforma ve online business school with over 35,000 ly powerful Mafia leaders of all me. Costello rose from a street kid in Manha an graduates from 119 countries! to a man whose bootlegging and gambling empires made him rich and defined * MarieForleo.com is one of Forbes.com’s Top 100 Websites for Entrepreneurs! what New York became in the years before and a er World War II. Costello knew What if you could learn a single idea that would allow you to reach past the strength of poli cal alliances—he had J. Edgar Hoover as a friend—and be- any obstacle and make real change happen in every area of your life? Whether came a power within the old Tammany Hall, the center of New York City poli- you dream of star ng or growing a business, launching a new career, learning to cs. But Costello could never shake the smell of the street and was pursued by moonwalk, solving world hunger, adventuring through Italy, or completely re- reform poli cians, the FBI and rival gangsters. Facing so much trouble, Costello modeling your happiness, health, or rela onships, there’s something you should re red in 1957 and, unlike some of his confederates, died of natural causes in know. There’s a simple belief, the adop on of which will allow you—without ex- 1973. (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) cep on—to awaken an unstoppable power to make great things happen. Prob- lem is, there’s o en something that holds us back. Some obstacle, real or imag- ined, that keeps us stuck. Maybe it’s fear. Or self-doubt. Uncertainty. Indecision. Inexperience. No ma er how grand your ambi ons, no ma er how daun ng the task, no ma er how overwhelming things seem right now, there is a way ahead. Here, in Everything is Figureoutable, thought leader and entrepreneur Marie For- leo lays out the a tudinal discipline that ac vates spiritual and emo onal strength and provides an easy to digest kick-in-the-pants that’ll help you move past what stops you, take consistent and meaningful ac on, and keep on growing. (Agent: Bonnie Solow, Solow Literary Enterprises)
Author Anthony DeStefano is a Pulitzer Prize-winner and one of Foreign sales: Brazil (Sextante), Bri sh (Por olio UK), Korea (Korea Economic Dai- the most respected reporters of organized crime in journal- ly & Business), The Netherlands (Bruna), Sweden (Soulfoods), Taiwan ism. For the past 20 years, he has been a reporter for Newsday, (Commonwealth Magazine) specializing in criminal jus ce and legal affairs. He is the author Marie Forleo is an entrepreneur, writer, philanthropist, and un- of several books including Mob Killer, The Big Heist, King of the shakable op mist dedicated to helping you become the person Godfathers which was praised by Jerry Capeci of Gangland- you most want to be. From the non-stop frenzy working on the News.com as “the best and last word on the subject” and Jimmy floor of the NYSE, to the well-heeled halls of Conde Nast publish- Breslin has described his work as “thrilling American crime ing, to choreographing hip-hop on MTV and being one of the wri ng.” DeStefano has also been featured as an organized crime world’s first Nike Elite Dance Athletes, to founding a digital edu- expert for shows on the Biography Channel, Gangsters: America’s Most Evil and ca on company named in the Inc. 500, Marie is undeniable proof American Gangster, and Peter Greenberg, CBS News travel editor, also did a pro- that tradi onal rules were made to be broken. A born-and-raised gram segment on Mr. DeStefano’s book, as well as numerous radio shows. Jersey girl with nothing more than passion, a laptop, and a dream, she’s created a www.tonydestefano.com socially conscious digital empire that touches millions. www.marieforleo.com 67 68
Science Self-help The Green Reaper can guide you to a good post death For fans of The Lost City of Z, and anyone interested in adventure, science, nature, and the fate of our planet
THE GREEN BURIAL GUIDEBOOK: Everything You Need to Plan an ◦ Material available ◦
Affordable, Environmentally Friendly Burial Material available October2017 EMERALD LABYRINTH: A Scien st’s Journey Through the Jungles of by Elizabeth Fournier Congo New World Library, March 2018 by Eli Greenbaum Trade paperback, 35k words University Press of New England, November 2017 “Elizabeth Fournier is doing her part to change the Trade paperback, 100k words way Americans bury their dead….Besides being a Emerald Labyrinth is a scien st and adven- long me champion of ‘green burials,’ she’s also turer’s chronicle of years exploring the rainforests determined to do whatever she can to take the fi- of sub-Saharan Africa. The richly varied habitats of nancial s ng out of funeral expenses.” – People the Democra c Republic of the Congo offer a Despite the widespread a en on garnered wealth of animal, plant, chemical, and medical dis- by Jessica Mi ord’s 1963 exposé of the funeral in- coveries. But the country also has a deeply troubled dustry, The American Way of Death, the American colonial past and a complicated poli cal present. way of death s ll includes average funeral expenses Author Eli Greenbaum is a leading expert in sub- of between $8,000 and $12,000. What’s more, eve- Saharan herpetology—snakes, lizards, and frogs— ry year conven onal burials in the US bury 800,000 who brings a sense of wonder to the ques on of gallons of embalming fluid, containing carcinogenic how science works in the 21st century. Along the formaldehyde; hundreds of thousands of tons of way he comes face to face with spi ng cobras, sil- wood, steel, copper, and bronze caskets; and mil- verback mountain gorillas, wild elephants, and the lions of tons of concrete vaults. There is a be er teenaged armies of AK-47-to ng fighters engaged in way and Fournier, affec onately dubbed the “Green Reaper,” walks readers the con nent’s longest-running war. As a bellwether of the climate and biodiver- through it, step-by-step. With green burial and home funeral basics to legal hows sity crises now facing the planet, the Congo holds the key to our planet’s future. and whats; choices in prac ces (at home, at sea, etc.); and even detours into ex- Emerald Labyrinth is an extraordinary book about the enormous challenges and amples of celebrity green burials; this is comprehensive and compassionate guid- hard-won sa sfac ons of doing science in one of the least known, least hospita- ance. The idea of a “good death” has been much discussed. Fournier points the ble places on earth. (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) way to good post-deaths, ones that consider the environmental well-being of the planet and the economic well-being of loved ones. (Agent: Adria Goetz, Mar n Foreign sales: China (Grand China Publishing House) Literary Management) Publisher has world English rights
Publisher has world English rights Eli Greenbaum is an associate professor of evolu onary ge- ne cs at the University of Texas at El Paso. He has published over 90 peer-reviewed research publica ons about amphibi- Elizabeth Fournier is the owner and operator of Corner- an and rep le evolu on. With his all-Congolese research stone Funeral Services in Boring, Oregon, the first green team, he has collected and analyzed thousands of samples for funeral home in the Portland metropolitan area. She works DNA research and discovered scores of new species. Eli’s re- as a green mor cian and eco-educator, and is affec onately search has bolstered efforts by American wildlife organiza- known as the Green Reaper because of her passion of home ons and the Congolese government to establish new na on- funerals and natural burials. Elizabeth has sat on the Inter- al parks in an effort to protect more of Congo’s threatened na onal Board of Directors for North America Natural Burial biodiversity. His research has been published in top scien fic journals, including for the past five years. She is also a member of the Board of PLoS ONE, Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, Molecular Phylogene cs and Advisors for the Green Burial Council, the environmental cer fica on organiza- Evolu on, Biology Le ers, BMC Evolu onary Biology, and Journal of Biogeogra- on se ng the standard for green burial in North America. phy. His discoveries have also been featured in NBC News, Na onal Geographic www.elizabethfournier.com Daily News, Africa Geographic Magazine, and The Huffington Post. 69 70
Business Business Sports “Innova on is no longer an op on—it’s the price of admission into the An engaging and surprising look at the world’s biggest tennis star business world” and the popularizer of modern tennis ◦
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MAKE ELEPHANTS FLY: The Process of Radical Innova on Material available AMERICAN COLOSSUS: Big Bill Tilden and the Crea on of Modern by Steven Hoffman Tennis Hache e, November 2017 by Allen M. Hornblum Hardcover, 83k words University of Nebraska Press, March 2018 * Sold at auc on! Hardcover, 169k words * Sold to China for six‐figures, at auc on! An iconic figure from the Golden Age of Sports—and arguably the great- * #1 bestseller in China! est player to ever swing a racket—Big Bill Tilden was a transforma onal figure To innovate in today’s cu hroat business climate you must have a grand who took tennis from its refined, country club se ng to inner city neighborhoods vision, devise advanced—o en disrup ve—technology, let intui on take the and playgrounds across America and across the globe. He would be the game’s wheel, amass capital to a ract the best and brightest, gain access to innumerable first celebrity-ar st who would popularize the sport and place it on the front pag- resources, and create the most desirable products and services. Or do you? Ste- es of daily newspapers, and eventually professionalize the sport on a firm finan- ven Hoffman has forged a different playbook. Having worked on the front lines of cial foo ng. This is the first thoroughly documented account of Tilden’s life and innova on with hundreds of Silicon Valley startups, he knows what works and contribu ons to the crea on of modern tennis. It explores Tilden’s tremendous what doesn’t. As the Captain and Chief of Founders Space, one of the world’s athle c prowess, his unequalled technical skill, and his unique cerebral powers leading incubators and accelerators (ranked by Inc. Magazine as a Top Ten incu- that allowed him to out-think and out-play opponents for decades and offers a bator in the world), he reveals counterintui ve secrets to Silicon Valley success, window into how tennis transformed into the popular sport it is today. (Agent: Jill and has already trained and educated people from 22 countries. He preaches Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency) thinking small, focusing on design innova on not technology, making data king, valuing user experience and market share over profit, and emphasizing learning Publisher has world English rights over the rate at which a product is brought to market. In Make Elephants Fly, Hoffman encapsulates the wisdom and insights he’s gained in the trenches as a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and corporate execu ve. (Agent: Bonnie Solow, Solow Literary Enterprises)
Foreign sales: Bri sh (Piatkus), China (CITIC Press), Japan (Diamond, Inc.), Korea (E*Public), Vietnam (Tan Viet Culture and Educa on) Steven Hoffman’s network includes numerous Silicon Valley luminaries, such as Reid Hoffman, Marc Benioff, Author Allen M. Hornblum is a former criminal jus ce and Guy Kawasaki, as well as key execu ves at Fortune administrator and college professor and the author of six 500 companies like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google. His books, including Against Their Will (Palgrave 2013) and media reach is ever-expanding, with past coverage in- The Invisible Harry Gold (Yale 2010) which received a cluding Forbes, Inc., The New York Times, and The Wall starred review from Publishers Weekly. Hornblum is a Street Journal. For the past 5 years, Hoffman and his sought out lecturer who has presented his research at a team have been building Founders Space, one of the wide variety of ins tu ons, including the Na onal Ins - world’s top incubators and accelerators. Founders Space tutes of Health, the Federal Bureau of Inves ga on, the has over 50 partners globally, including partners in China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Na onal Archives, and numerous colleges and medical India, UK, France, Austria, Germany, Brazil, South Africa, and more. Hoffman has schools (Brown, Columbia, Penn State, Villanova Universi es, Temple, Jefferson, given hundreds of talks, seminars, and keynotes to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and ex- and East Carolina Medical Schools). American Colossus is Hornblum’s first sports ecu ves, and he has produced over 100 videos on startups, business, and entre- book. An avid sportsman and tennis player, his research and book are the most preneurship that are part of the Founders Space Online Incuba on Program. accurate and defini ve on this great athlete and controversial public figure. www.foundersspace.com www.hornblum.com 71 72
Science Self-help Put a stop to self‐sabotage and gain the confidence you need to reach Two remarkable scien sts and their ba le to shape tomorrow’s world your goals and become your own best friend
THE WIZARD AND THE PROPHET ◦ ◦ Material available
THE SELF‐LOVE EXPERIMENT: 15 Principles for Becoming More Material available by Charles Mann Kind, Compassionate, and Accep ng of Yourself Knopf, January 2018 by Shannon Kaiser Hardcover, es mated 150k words TarcherPerigee, August 2017 * 100,000 first prin ng! Trade paperback, 73k words * Major author tour! “[A] profound book and a must-read for anyone * New York Times bestselling and award‐winning that priori zes happiness….This is the playbook for author! making small changes and shi s that will yield you In 40 years, demographers assert, Earth’s large results in your happiness.” – Kris ne Carlson, popula on will reach 10 billion. Can our world sup- New York Times bestselling author of Don’t Sweat port that? What kind of world will it be? Those an- the Small Stuff for Women swering these ques ons generally fall into two Too many people s ll seem to believe they deeply divided groups—Wizards and Prophets, as are not allowed to put themselves first or go a er Charles Mann calls them in this balanced, authori- their own dreams out of fear of being selfish or sac- ta ve, non-polemical new book. The Prophets, he rificing other’s needs. But The Self-Love Experiment explains, follow William Vogt, a founding environmentalist who believed that in serves to correct this epidemic, because when you using more than our planet has to give, our prosperity will lead us to ruin. Cut li yourself up, you li up everyone around back! was his mantra. The Wizards are the heirs of Norman Borlaug, whose re- you. Whether the reader wants to achieve weight loss, land their dream job, find search, in effect, resulted in extraordinary service to our species producing mod- their soulmate, or get out of debt, the self-love experiment process guides them ern high-yield crops in wheat, rice, and corn and others that saved millions from to achieve new heights. Named among the Top Women to Watch in Wellness by starva on. Count on technology! Innovate! was Borlaug’s cry. Mann delves into MindBodyGreen, Shannon Kaiser discovered that if we want to change our out- these diverging viewpoints to assess the five great challenges humanity faces— come in life, we have to change our daily habits and perspec ve. It’s a powerful, food, water, energy, air, and climate change. With our civiliza on on the line, the proven, yet simple process that allows people to compassionately fall in love with author’s insigh ul analysis is an essen al addi on to the urgent conversa on themselves. (Agent: Steve Harris, CSG Literary Partners) about how our children will fare on an increasingly crowded Earth. (Agent: Rich- ard Balkin, The Ward & Balkin Agency, Inc.) Publisher has world English rights Foreign sales: Bri sh (Picador), China (CITIC), Japan (Kinokuniya), The Netherlands Shannon Kaiser has been named the Happiness Guru and (Nieuw Amsterdam), Vietnam (Huy Hoang Cultural Joint Stock Co.) Top 100 Women to Watch in Wellness by MindBodyGreen, Previous foreign publishers: Brazil (Verus), China (CITIC), France (Albin Michel), and labeled a modern thought leader on the rise by Café Germany (Rowohlt), Italy (Mondadori), Japan (Kinokuniya), Korea (Taurus Books), Truth. She is the bestselling author of Adventures for Your The Netherlands (Nieuw Amsterdam), Poland (Rebis), Portugal (Casa das Letras), Soul and Find Your Happy, an Inspira onal Guide to Loving Russia (Exmo), Taiwan (Acropolis), Turkey (Ileri Yayinlari) Life to Its Fullest and a six- me contribu ng author to Chick- en Soup for The Soul. Shannon is an inspira onal author, Charles C. Mann is a three- me Na onal Magazine Award speaker, travel writer, and life coach. Her website Play- finalist, and the recipient of the wri ng awards from the WithTheWorld.com was named top 100 self-help blogs and American Bar Associa on, the American Ins tute of Phys- top 75 Personal Growth websites on the Internet by the In- ics, the Alfred P. Sloan Founda on, and the Lannan Foun- s tute for the Psychology of Ea ng. Shannon’s sought a er ideas have been fea- da on. His 1491 won the Na onal Communica ons tured in media outlets across the world such as Good Morning America, HuffPost Award for the best book of the year and the US Na onal Live, Health, and Australian Vogue, and she is an online columnist for many media Academy of Sciences’ Keck award for the best book of the outlets. Her home base is in Portland Oregon, with her adventure buddy, her dog, year, and both 1491 and the follow-up, 1493, became New York Times bestsellers. Tucker. He lives in Amherst, Massachuse s. www.charlesmann.org 73 74
True Crime Politics The rive ng story of the how and why of one of the An unse ling look at the rise of right‐wing extremism in America most famous prison escapes and how Trump became president
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WILD ESCAPE: The Prison Break from Dannemora and the Material available
◦ ALT‐AMERICA: The Rise of the Radical Right in the Age of Trump Manhunt that Captured America Material available by David Neiwert by Chelsia Rose Marcius Verso, October 2017 Diversion, February 2018 Hardcover, 156k words Trade paperback, es mated 55k words Just as Donald Trump’s victorious cam- On June 6, 2015, inmates Richard Ma and David Sweat escaped from paign for the US presidency shocked liberal Ameri- New York State’s largest maximum security prison, Clinton Correc onal Facility. cans, the seemingly sudden na onal prominence of The media became instantly obsessed with the story: two convicted murderers white supremacists, xenophobes, mili a leaders, sliced their way through the brick and steel wall of their cells, meandered through and mysterious “Alt-Right” leaders mys fies many. a maze of tunnels, popped out of a manhole, and walked off into the night. Only a But the extreme Right has been growing steadily in handful of inmates had successfully broken out of Clinton since the facility the US since the 1990s, with the rise of patriot mili- opened in 1845, and very few have even a empted. Barbed wire, concrete walls as. Following 9/11, conspiracy theorists found and the wilderness of the Adirondacks all serve as physical and psychological bar- fresh life; and in virulent reac on to the first black riers to freedom. The seemingly impossible Shawshank-esque escape had the president of the country, militant racists have come makings of a Hollywood film, and the public hung on to every twist and turn in out of the woodwork. Nurtured by a powerful right the developing plot. A er nearly three weeks on the run, US Customs and Border -wing media sector in radio, TV, and online, the Far Patrol agent Christopher Voss shot and killed Ma . Two days later New York State Right, Tea Party movement conserva ves, and Re- Police Sgt. Jay Cook shot Sweat twice in the back. He survived. While we have publican ac vists found common ground—an alterna ve America that is resur- come to learn how Ma and Sweat pulled off the most elaborate modern day gent, even as it has been ignored by the poli cal establishment and mainstream prison break, no reporter, except Chelsia Rose Marcius, has talked directly to media. Inves ga ve reporter David Neiwert has been tracking extremists for Sweat to ask perhaps the most important ques on in the case: Why? Marcius has more than two decades, and here he provides a deeply reported and authorita- spent over 50 hours interviewing and talking with Sweat to understand both the ve report on the background, mindset, and growth of Far Right movements prison break as well as his complicated adolescence and the crime that landed across the country. The product of years of reportage, and including the most in- him in prison for life. (Agent: Sharlene Mar n, Mar n Literary Management) depth inves ga on of Trump’s es to Far Right figures, this is a crucial book about one of the most disturbing sides of American society. (Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency)
Chelsia Rose Marcius is a staff reporter at the New York Daily Publisher has world English rights News covering crime and na onal breaking news. She has David Neiwert is an award-winning inves ga ve journal- been interviewed many mes on radio and television, includ- ist and the author of several books, including most re- ing MSNBC, BBC Radio, Fox 5 New York, and Inside Edi on, to cently Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach discuss her work. Chelsia has broken exclusive stories while Us (Overlook 2016) and And Hell Followed With Her: covering some of the biggest na onal news events of the Crossing the Dark Side of the American Border (Na on past four years, including the escape of inmates David Sweat Books 2013). A veteran reporter and editor, his work has and Richard Ma , the mass shoo ng in Orlando at Pulse appeared in The American Prospect, The Washington nightclub, and the massacre of 26 children and teachers in Post, MSNBC.com, Salon.com, the Southern Poverty Law Newtown, CT. In New York City, Chelsia was the first reporter Center’s Intelligence Report, and numerous regional pub- to interview Ramsey Orta, the man who filmed the death of Eric Garner. The vid- lica ons. His reportage for MSNBC won a Na onal Press Club Award. He is also eo she helped to obtain went viral, leading to police training reforms within the the senior editor of the popular blog CrooksandLiars.com and writes and edits his NYPD. Chelsia made several appearances on MSNBC and BBC Radio to discuss the own blog Orcinus. He has made numerous television and radio appearances, case, and her repor ng helped the paper win the Associated Press award for con- ranging from CNN to MSNBC’s Hardball to Rachel Maddow’s program. nuing coverage. www.chelsiarosemarcius.com h p://dneiwert.blogspot.com 75 76
Self-help Health A fearless, no‐nonsense, insigh ul guide to ge ng happy An essen al guidebook on how to address body disconnect, behavioral sabotage, and environmental toxins to heal disease ◦
HOW TO STOP FEELING LIKE SHIT: 14 Habits that are Holding You Material available ◦ back from Happiness Material available BODY BELIEF: How to Heal Autoimmune Disease, Radically Shi by Andrea Owen Your Health, and Learn to Love Your Body More Seal Press, January 2018 by Aimee E. Raupp Trade paperback, 61k words Hay House, March 2018 “A must-read for any woman yearning to feel her Hardcover, 66k words very best!” – Chris ne Hassler, M.A., author of We are experiencing an autoimmune crisis Expecta on Hangover of epic propor on. The incidences of autoimmune “One of the many things I love about Andrea Owen diseases have tripled over the last 40 years, is that she’s an expert at calling bullshit on behav- affec ng women 75% more than men. Nearly 30 iors and thinking that keep women stuck, unful- million women are now suffering with autoimmune filled, and unhappy, and powerfully offers a fresh, issues and many autoimmune condi ons o en go honest approach that women can embrace and see unrecognized and unaddressed. Women who are change in their life right away!” – Debbie Reber, suffering with a host of symptoms like fa gue, skin author of Doable: The Girls’ Guide to Accomplish‐ rashes, diges ve complaints, joint pain, depression ing Just About Anything and mental fog are seeing specialist a er specialist How to Stop Feeling Like Shit is a straight-shoo ng approach to self- without ge ng a proper diagnosis. But through the improvement for women, one that offers no-crap truth-telling about the most culmina on of Aimee Raupp’s clinical experience, common self-destruc ve behaviors women tend to engage in. From listening to her research scien st background, and her vast understanding of holis c health, the imposter complex and bitchy inner cri c to catastrophizing and people- she believes that this rampant rise in autoimmune illness is due to three coex- pleasing, Andrea Owen—a na onally sought-a er life coach—crystallizes what’s is ng factors: body disconnect, behavioral sabotage, and environmental toxins. behind these invisible, undermining habits. With each chapter, she kicks women’s In Body Belief, Raupp will empower women to overcome these three factors and gears out of autopilot and empowers them to create happier, more fulfilling lives. reconnect to their op mal health and ins ll readers with the courage to not only Powerfully on-the-mark, the chapters are short and diges ble, nicely bypassing consciously choose to gracefully inhabit their bodies, but to love their bodies un- weighty examina ons in favor of punch-points of awareness. (Agent: Steve Harris, condi onally. (Agent: Anne Bohner, Pen & Ink Literary Agency) CSG Literary Partners/MDM Management) Publisher has world English rights Publisher has world English rights
Andrea Owen is a Cer fied Professional Co-Ac ve Coach Acupuncturist, herbalist and author Aimee Raupp is a na onal- (CPCC) from The Coaches Training Ins tute and a Cer fied ly renowned women’s health and fer lity expert and the au- Daring Way Facilitator, which is a self-improvement method thor of Chill Out and Get Healthy and Yes, You Can Get Preg- based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. She holds a Bache- nant. Aimee is currently in private prac ce in Manha an, the lor of Science from California State University in Kinesiology, Hamptons and Nyack , NY, and is developing her original organ- specializing in Health Science. She has wri en for large publi- ic Aimee Raupp Beauty product line. She has appeared on ABC ca ons such as xojane.com and been featured on The Huffing- Television’s The View, Yahoo! Shine, Martha Stewart Radio, ton Post Live. Her first book, 52 Ways to Live a Kick-Ass Life, FOX Television’s Good Day New York, and in na onal maga- published in 2013. Her popular weekly podcast has received zines Glamour, Woman’s Day, Self, Shape, Natural Health, and more than 233,000 downloads, and since 2012, more than 1 Be er Nutri on. She has served as spokesperson for such brands and companies million people have visited yourkickasslife.com. Andrea lives in Stokesdale, North as Culturelle, Whole Foods, lululemon athle ca, and the American Leisure Spa Carolina. When she’s not wri ng, coaching her clients, or par cipa ng in Spartan Group. Aimee is the women’s health columnist for Acupuncture Today, a monthly races you can find her hanging out with her pa ent husband, Jason, and her two contributor to Mommybites.com, and an ac ve blogger. www.AimeeRaupp.com children. 77 78
Self-help Diet A powerful and upli ing story of sheer determina on for anyone who Blending together Lindsey Smith’s passion for health and wellness, food ◦
believes in—or doubts—the existence of miracles and the infinite power and humor, Eat Your Feelings is a humorous, lighthearted take on your Materialavailable of self‐healing when it seems like all hope is lost typical diet book ◦ Material available October2017 THIS IS HOW I SAVE MY LIFE: Finding Everything when You’re Will‐ EAT YOUR FEELINGS: The Food Mood Girl’s Guide to Transforming ing to Try Anything Your Emo onal Ea ng by Amy Scher by Lindsey Smith North Star Way Books/Simon & Schuster, April 2018 St. Mar n’s, January 2018 Hardcover, es mated 80k words Trade paperback, 52k words When Amy B. Scher was struck with undi- Busy young professionals wrestle with agnosed late-stage, chronic Lyme disease, the best long hours, an exhaus ng da ng culture, and the physicians in America labeled her condi on incura- stress of the modern world. As days whiz by, it’s ble and poten ally terminal. Deteriora ng rapidly, normal to gravitate toward food―a quick slice of she went on a search to save her own life—from the pizza, a chocolate bar, or a bag of chips―that ful- top experts in Los Angeles and the world-renowned fills a craving of the moment or gives a quick ener- Mayo Clinic in Minneapolis to a state-of-the-art hos- gy boost. If you are feeling sad, stressed, exhaust- pital in Chicago. A er exhaus ng all of her op ons ed, hangry, or bored, it’s comfor ng to eat dishes in the US, she discovered a possible cure—but it you love and crave. But in Eat Your Feelings, Lind- was highly experimental, only available in India, and sey Smith, the Food Mood Girl, looks at ways to eat healthy food based on what had as much of a probability of killing her as it did of people tend to crave the most during heightened emo onal states, introducing curing her. Knowing the risks, Amy packed her bags recipes with crunchy, cheesy, creamy, sweet, and salty themes and drink alterna- anyway and flew across the world hoping to find the ves for those who tend to chug soda or coffee when all worked up. It’s crucial to ul mate cure. Along the way, she discovers a world listen to your cravings: they are the gatekeepers that unlock the secrets to our of cultural mayhem, radical medical treatment, and, unique bodies. But a major element of the Food Mood lifestyle is love, and revo- most importantly, a piece of her life she never even knew she was missing. lu onizing the way you treat your body and your cravings will not only rid your- (Agent: Steve Harris, CSG Literary Partners/MDM Management) self of hanger pains but will also teach you how to listen and respond to your body with healthy ingredients and recipes. (Agent: Eric Smith, P.S. Literary)
Publisher has world English rights Amy Scher was in head-to-toe pain 24 hours a day with late- stage, chronic Lyme disease, which also caused severe fa gue, heart inflamma on, a weakened immune system, and cogni- ve impairment. Then a chance mee ng led her to Dr. Geeta Lindsey Smith is a na onally recognized author, health Shroff in New Delhi, where she underwent groundbreaking coach, speaker, wellness icon, and the blogger behind Food stem cell therapy. But the stem cell therapy became a smaller Mood Girl. She is devoted to helping people live a more vi- part of the story as Amy’s healing journey changed her whole brant life through self-love and guilt-free living. She went outlook on life. She is now an L.A.-based author, energy thera- from being hospitalized at age 12 for anxiety to teaching pist, and leading voice in the field of mind-body-spirit healing. stress management workshops in high school to her peers. Her bestselling book, How To Heal Yourself When No One Else She a ended the Ins tute for Integra ve Nutri on for her Can (Llewellyn Worldwide) was published in January 2016. She has been featured cer fica on in health coaching. She now serves as an instruc- on healthcare blogs, CNN, Curve magazine, Elephant Journal, Cosmopolitan maga- tor at the school, with over 70,000 graduates worldwide. zine, OM Times, and the San Francisco Book Review. Her essay about her healing Lindsey has been featured on the Lisa Oz Show, CBS News, journey is featured in Elizabeth Gilbert’s most recent book, Eat Pray Love Made and in Girl’s Life and Shape magazine. In addi on, Lindsey is a regular contributor Me Do It (Riverhead Books). Scher was also named one of Advocate’s “40 Under for Huffington Post, xoJane.com, MindBodyGreen, Today Show Food, and is an on 40” for 2013. h p://amybscher.com -camera talent for e-How.com. www.FoodMoodGirl.com 79 80
Memoir Adventure memoir Tales of the trail from a living legend From Paris’s famous opera house to its gossip‐rich salons, Kiss Me Again, Paris celebrates youth at the end of the 1970s, when women were in
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A MOUNTAINEER’S LIFE fashion and every woman, gay or straight, fell in love with women Material available by Allen Steck, foreword by Steve Roper Patagonia Books, October 2017 KISS ME AGAIN, PARIS by Renate Stendhal
Hardcover, 52k words ◦ * Includes full color photographs! Material available IF SF Publishing, June 2017 The Slim Fox 16-year-old Allen Steck made Trade paperback, 91k words his ini al climb, a first ascent of Mount Maclure in “Renate Stendhal’s daring new book throbs with the Sierras, with no hardware, no ropes, no experi- the pulse of Paris in the 1970s. Wri en with verve, ence. But the event turned his into a mountaineer’s this book captures the sense of ero c excitement life. Over 70 years later, Steck, also known as The that Paris con nues to inspire.” – Marilyn Yalom, Slim Fox, has had a prolific climbing career, includ- author of How the French Invented Love and The ing a 1954 expedi on to Makalu, a 1963 first ascent Social Sex of the south face of the Clyde Minaret, and a 1965 “The thing about Renate Stendhal, for the reader of first ascent of the Hummingbird Ridge on Mount this book, is that she feels Paris in every fiber of her Logan. In 1967, with Steve Roper, he co-founded being. And she is able to carry the reader with her and edited Ascent magazine. Two years later, his into all these delicious places, some well known interest in the far reaches of the world led him to and some known to few. The great thing is to relax partner in Mountain Travel, America’s first true adventure travel company. These and let her take you. It is a memorable journey.” – Hugh Van Dusen, execu ve are stories from the days when mountain climbing was discovery, when men like editor (for 60 years), HarperCollins Steck forged new routes, both literal or literary. With dry humor and detailed Author Renate Stendhal ekes out a living as a cultural journalist in Eu- recall, he captures the excitement and intrigue of a me when there were few rope’s most cultured city. She walks Paris at night dressed as a boy, has friends rules and no guidelines. As he says, “We do not deceive ourselves that we are and lovers among ar sts and writers, and falls under the spell of the mercurial engaging in an ac vity that is anything but debilita ng, dangerous, euphoric, kin- actress Claude, who has all of Paris talking. At the same me, she finds herself in esthe c, expensive, frivolously essen al, economically useless, and totally with- the crosshairs of an alluring stranger who seems to appear everywhere and no- out redeeming social significance. One should not probe for deeper mean- where at once. There are mysteries with and without clues. Is sexual obsession a ings.” With amazing photographs, many published for the first me, this memoir way to avoid the risk of love? Filled with sensuality, style, romance, and suspense, is a treasure, an inspira on, and an anchor to the founda on of the life-changing Stendhal plays with the concept of memoir as a genre and transports the reader sport of alpine climbing. (Rights holder: Patagonia Books) to another me and place. No ma er what age, you’ll be young and in love again when you reach the last page. (Agent: Amy Rennert, Amy Rennert Literary Agen- cy) Renate Stendhal is the award-winning author of the pho- to biography Gertrude Stein: In Words and Pictures. A er growing up in Berlin and Hamburg, she lived in Paris for Allen Steck, born in 1926, is an American mountaineer almost two decades, pursuing ballet and underground and rock climber. He has climbed around the world, with theater, transla ng American women authors and wri ng a number of first ascents, including the Steck-Salalthe cultural reviews for the German radio and press. Stendhal Route up Sen nal Rock in Yosemite Valley, and Humming- has published several books in Germany and in the United bird Ridge in Alaska. Jointly with Norman Clyde, he was States, three of them co-authored with her life compan- the first recipient of the Sierra Club’s Francis P. Farquhar ion Kim Chernin. Her ar cles and essays have appeared interna onally. She has a Mountaineering Award in 1970. Also in 1970, he won the passion for country living with Kim, two dogs, and a small orchard, and she s ll American Alpine Club’s Literary Award for co-authoring loves to opine about opera and ballet, reviewing culture for diverse magazines. Fi y Classic Climbs of North America with Steve Roper. www.renatestendhal.com 81 82
Science The story of a big cat defying the odds
PATH OF THE PUMA: The Mountain Lions’ Survival in the Shadow ◦ Material available of Decline by Jim Williams Patagonia Books, May 2018 4810 Pt. Fosdick Dr. NW PMB 34, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 USA Hardcover, 84k words 858‐254‐7711 ◦ [email protected] * Includes 75 full color photographs www.tarynfagernessagency.com
During a me when most wild animals are T F A was established in March 2009 and specializes experiencing decline in the face of development in represen ng foreign rights on behalf of over 20 North American literary and climate change, the intrepid mountain lion— also known as a puma, a cougar, and by many other agencies and publishers. Her current clients include the Andrea Brown names—has experienced reinvigora on as well as Literary Agency, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, Mar n Literary Manage- expansion of territory. What makes this cat, the ment, P.S. Literary, Bradford Literary Agency, Pen & Ink Literary Agency, fourth carnivore in the food chain, just ahead of Rees Literary Agency, Michelle Wolfson Literary Agency, Full Circle Liter- humans—so resilient and resourceful? And what ary, Signature Literary Agency, Solow Literary Enterprises, Fuse Literary, can conserva onists and wild life managers learn Inc., Jill Corcoran Literary Agency, The Ward & Balkin Agency, Inc., Crea- from them about the web of biodiversity that is in ve Media Agency, Inc., Amy Rennert Agency, CSG Literary Partners & desperate need of protec on? Jim Williams has MDM Management, Dunham Literary, Inc., Handspun Literary Agency, tracked and studied these cats from the American West to their reintroduc on Emerald City Literary Agency, Fire Brand, and Patagonia Books. into Patagonia in Chile. Their story is not only breathtaking—including males who have crossed the busiest highways in the country to establish their own territo- T F A is proud ry—it is fascina ng for the lessons it can afford the protec on of all species in to work with the following co‐agents: mes of dire challenge and decline. (Rights holder: Patagonia Books) Bri sh – Abner Stein Agency Germany – Agence Hoffman Jim Williams has been working for Montana Fish, Wild- Spain/Brazil/Portugal/La n America – Sandra Bruna Agencia Literaria life and Parks (FWP) for over 24 years and is currently France – La Nouvelle Agency the Regional Supervisor for FWP in northwest Mon- Israel – The Book Publishers Associa on of Israel tana. Jim studied mountain lion ecology on Montana’s Italy – The Italian Literary Agency Rocky Mountain Front and Bob Marshall Wilderness The Netherlands/Scandinavia – Mo Literary Agency Complex for his Master’s Degree. As a field biologist for Poland – Graal Literary Agency FWP in central Montana, Jim managed big game popula- Russia/Bal c States – Synopsis Literary Agency ons, ini ated wildlife habitat acquisi ons, worked co- Greece – Read ‘n’ Right Agency opera vely with private landowners, and conducted Hungary – Lex Copyright Office aerial surveys of big game popula ons. For 16 years, in Czech/Slovakia – Kris n Olson Literary Agency his role as a FWP Wildlife Program Manager for northwest Montana, Jim super- Bulgaria/Macedonia – Anthea vised a talented group of research and management related wildlife biologists as Eastern Europe/Romania/Croa a/Slovenia/Serbia/Montenegro/Bosnia/ well as other programs ranging from grizzly bear research and management and Herzegovina/Albania – Jill Hughes Foreign Rights annual big game survey and inventory to habitat conserva on and acquisi- Turkey – Onk Agency ons. Jim was elected in 2009 to serve as the Vice President of the Wild Felid Re- Japan – English Agency of Japan search and Management Associa on and served for three years. Jim has recently China/Taiwan – Bardon-Chinese Media Agency travelled to both Patagonia Argen na and Patagonia Chile to work with col- Korea – Eric Yang Agency leagues on puma research and conserva on projects. Jim is also a past president Thailand/Vietnam – Arika Interrights of the Montana-Patagonia Chapter of the Partners of the Americas. Indonesia – Maxima Crea ve Agency 83 84