NANCY YOST LITERARY AGENCY 2019 121 West 27th Street, Suite 1201, NY NY 10001 [email protected] ! LONDON BOOK FAIR RIGHTS LIST 2019 Table of Contents HOT LIST 2 Mystery, Crime, and Suspense 11 Romantic and Women’s Fiction 16 Historical Romance 22 Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance 31 LIST OF CO-AGENTS 38 121 West 27th Street, Suite 1201, New York, NY, 10001 [email protected] HOT LIST Victoria Alexander ● THE LADY TRAVELERS’ GUIDE TO HAPPILY EVER AFTER HQN/August ‘19/Lady Travelers Guide series (Translation: NYLA) #1 NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND PW BESTSELLING AUTHOR A New York Times #1 bestselling author brings humor and sizzle to this delightful new romance series, featuring the journeys of indomitable Victorian heroines and their equally matchless heroes. 3 prior novels and 3 novellas (including a romantic Christmas plotline!) available, with more titles to come. ! Current Publishers: France/J’ai Lu; Romania/Litera *Previous Series Published in: Czech Republic/Domino; France/ J’ai Lu; Germany/ Heyne & Bastei Luebbe; Indonesia/PT Gramedia; Italy/Mondadori; Japan/ Harlequin & Kodansha; Korea/Shin Young Media; Netherlands/DeVrijbuiter & Audex; Norway/Schibsted; Poland/Wydawnicza Foksal; Romania/ Litera; Russia/AST; Slovenia/Desk; Spain/Libros Del Atril; Turkey/Pegasus Ilona Andrews ● SAPPHIRE FLAMES Avon/ August ‘19/ Hidden Legacy series (UK/Translation: Avon) #1 NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, WALL STREET JOURNAL, BARNES & NOBLE, AND AMAZON BESTSELLER *3 more books acquired in a 7-figure deal! Modern Medici-like dynasties run the world with their immense “enhanced” abilities. When the mother and sister of her best friend are murdered, favored daughter (and reluctant magic user) Catalina risks her reputation and safety to uncover the killer though doing so may cost her life, her House–and her heart. 3 prior titles and a ! novella available. For rights, contact Carolyn Bodkin: [email protected] Publisher Sold Rights in: Brazil/Universo dos Livros; France/J’ai Lu; Germany/LYX; Israel/Ahavot; Italy/HarperCollins; Japan/ HarperCollins; Turkey/Yabanci Yayinlari !2 Ilona Andrews ● IRON AND MAGIC Indie Published /2018/Iron Covenant Series (Translation: NYLA) NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY and AMAZON BESTSELLER The debut title in the new Kate Daniels world series! Warlord Hugh d’Ambray needs a base. Magic-wielder Elara Harper needs soldiers. Both are infamous for betraying their allies, so how can they create a believable alliance to meet the challenge of their enemies? By getting married, of course. ! Linda Castillo ● SHAMED St. Martin’s /July ’19 /Kate Burkholder series (UK/Translation: St. Martin’s) NEW YORK TIMES AND INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR The culture clash between modern and Amish communities informs this gripping, suspenseful bestselling crime series featuring Police Chief Kate Burkholder. Series acquired in a major 6-figure auction. 10 prior titles available. ! For rights, contact Kerry Nordling [email protected] Publisher Sold Rights in: Brazil/Nova Seculo; China/Wanrong Books; Czech Republic/Moba; Denmark/Hr. Ferdinand; France/Payot & Rivages; Germany/Fischer Kreuger (pre-empt); Hungary/General Press; Italy/Fanucci & Piemme; Netherlands/ Bruna; Poland/Sonia Draga; Turkey/Pegasus [Lifetime movie An Amish Murder released 2013, starring Neve Campbell] !3 Loretta Chase ● TEN THINGS I HATE ABOUT THE DUKE Avon / November ’19 / Difficult Dukes series (Translation: NYLA) NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Romance icon Chase, author of the wildly popular LORD OF SCOUNDRELS (sold in 25 countries), is back with the second book in her newest series featuring the most devilish, dastardly, delicious dukes! (Manuscript spring 2019.) Current Publishers: Brazil/Saida de Emergencia; France/J’ai Lu; ! Poland/BIS; Portgual/Saida de Emergencia; Russia/AST; Slovenia/Ucila Deborah Crombie ● A BITTER FEAST Morrow/October ‘19 /The Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James series (UK/Translation: NYLA) NEW YORK TIMES AND INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Deborah Crombie’s books just keep getting better and better, and her past few novels have all been New York Times bestsellers. In A BITTER FEAST, Scotland Yard detectives Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James are pulled into a dangerous web of secrets, lies, and murder buried beneath the surface of a picturesque Cotswolds village. ! This book was acquired in a major 3-book deal. 16 more books are available. Current Publishers: Bulgaria/Sluntse; Czech Republic/Motto; Estonia/Varrak; France/Albin Michel & Livre de Poche; Germany/Goldmann (Der Spiegel bestseller); Japan/Kodansha; Spain/Navona Previous Publishers: China/Shaanxi Normal University; Greece/ Alexandria; Italy/Mondadori; Netherlands/Bruna; Norway/ Tiden Norsk; Slovak Republic/Slovensky; Turkey/Elips Kitap & Pegasus !4 Alexis Daria ● THE REBOUND + Two Additional Books Avon/Summer-Fall ‘20 (Translation: Avon) RITA AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Series acquired in a major 6-figure pre-empt! Writer-to-watch Daria won Best Romance of 2017 from The Washington Post and ! Entertainment Weekly for her Dancing With the Stars inspired series (rights controlled by NYLA), leading to a 6-figure pre-empt for this new romantic comedy series. Set in New York City, it follows a TV starlet who swears after her most recent break-up she’s going to take a break from dating—only to find amazing chemistry (on screen and off) with her new co-star. For rights, contact Carolyn Bodkin: [email protected] Maddie Dawson ● MATCHMAKING FOR BEGINNERS Lake Union/June ’18 (UK/Translation: Amazon) WASHINGTON POST, AMAZON, AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR Since its debut last spring, this moving, upmarket women’s fiction hit #8 on Amazon’s Most Sold Fiction Chart and #10 on the Washington Post’s National Fiction Bestseller list. A 2-time Target Emerging Author pick and a 3-time People Magazine laudee, Dawson has received acclaim from everyone from Allison Winn Scotch to Stewart ! O’Nan, and praise from PW, Booklist, and Library Journal. Fans of Cecelia Ahern and Jane Green will adore Dawson’s latest protagonist, Marnie, whose disastrous marriage ends after two weeks. She inherits a Brooklyn brownstone from her ex’s great-aunt Blix (a compulsive matchmaker), but only if she can finish Blix’s “projects”— finding matches for the oddball friends and neighbors seemingly allergic to love. Publisher Sold Rights in: Croatia/Mozaik; Czech Republic/ Euromedia (auction); Estonia/Eesti Raamat; Hungary/ Konyvmolykepzo; Indonesia/Bhuana Ilmu Populer; Korea/Sallim Publishing; Poland/Wydanictwo Niezwykle; Russia/Arkadia (auction); Serbia/Vulkan !5 Suzanne Enoch ● IT’S GETTING SCOT IN HERE St. Martin’s/ February ’19/Wild, Wicked Highlanders series (UK/Translation: NYLA) NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, PW, AND AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR Three rowdy untamed Highlander brothers descend on genteel Mayfair society in 1818 London, with the task to find proper English brides—or lose their inheritance. What could go wrong? The answer, of course, is absolutely everything. ! Current Series Publishers: Italy/HarperCollins Italia Previous Publishers: Brazil/Nova Cultural and Grupo Autentica; Czech Republic/Baronet; France/J’ai Lu; Germany/Der Club, LYX and dotbooks; Indonesia/Gramedia Pustaka Utama; Japan/ Hara Shobo & Ohzora; Italy/Mondadori; Netherlands/ DeVrijbuiter; Norway/Schibsted; Romania/Litera; Russia/AST; Spain/Libros Del Atril; Taiwan/Spring; Thailand/In Love; Turkey/Pegasus; Vietnam/BachvietBooks Jeaniene Frost ● WICKED BITE Avon/February ’20/Night Rebel series (UK/Translation: Avon) NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR The second book in a trilogy featuring Ian and Veritas, two Night Huntress fan favorites, acquired for 6 figures! Veritas spent most of her life as a vampire Law Guardian. Now, she’s ! about to break every rule in order to save her love, Ian, the ultimate rulebreaker. But the stakes for immortals go far beyond life…and death. For rights, contact Carolyn Bodkin: [email protected] !6 Molly Harper ● GIMME SOME SUGAR Gallery Books/April ‘19/Southern Eclectic series (Translation: NYLA) #1 AUDIOBOOK BESTSELLING SERIES In the vein of Sweet Home Alabama, the third enchanting book in this funny, romantic comedy series features Lucy Brewer, a young, not-grieving widow who gets a second chance at love when she returns home to her idiosyncratic, one-of-a-kind small town roots. Library Journal described Book 2, SWEET TEA & SYMPATHY, as going “down as easy as honey on a deep-fried Twinkie.” 5-book series. ! “Molly Harper writes characters you can’t help but fall in love with.”—RT Book Reviews Karen Hawkins ● THE BOOK CHARMER Gallery Books/ July ’19 (Translation: S&S) NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Like THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP, this charming and evocative story about a picturesque Southern town, two fiercely independent women, and a magical friendship that will change their lives forever is also a love letter to books, meant for anyone who believes in the power of stories to shape people’s lives. For rights, contact [email protected] ! Miranda James ● THE PAWFUL TRUTH Berkley/July ‘19/Library Cat Mystery series (Translation: NYLA) NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND PW BESTSELLING AUTHOR A library, a cat and…murder! Berkley signed a 6-figure contract for more titles in this New York Times bestselling series. In the newest installment, when Charlie Harris goes back to school, he and his Maine Coon cat, Diesel, find themselves entangled in a deadly lovers’ quarrel.