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Olga Bicos

2008-09-01T21:23:20Z

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== Books ==
* [[Santana rose|''Santana Rose'']] - 1992
* [[Wrapped In Wishes|''Wrapped In Wishes'']] - 1996

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/kensington/catalog.cfm?dest=dir&linkid=1436&linkon=subsection Olga Bicos at Kensington]

Santana rose

2008-09-01T21:21:40Z

Lovelysalome: New page: By Olga Bicos{{DEFAULTSORT:Santana Rose}}Category:1992 Releases Category:Historical * '''Author''': Olga Bicos * '''Publisher''': * '''Year''...

[[Image:SantanaRose.jpg|thumb|By Olga Bicos]]{{DEFAULTSORT:Santana Rose}}[[Category:1992 Releases]] [[Category:Historical]]
* '''Author''': [[Olga Bicos]]
* '''Publisher''':
* '''Year''': 1992
* '''Setting''': New Orleans, 1879

==Book Description==
'''The Golden Lady''' Mercedes de Dreux, exquisite wife of a powerful Creole plantation owner, was the epitome of the gracious lady. But beneath her polished surface struggled a soul in torment, haunted by past sufferings, dedicated to the destruction of the evil man she was forced to wed when scarely more than a child. And when a stranger with mesmerizing green eyes and hair turned silver from sorrow touched Mercy's tender heart, she felt herself drawn irresistibly to the man they called...

'''The Silver Fox''' Federal Agent Reynard Parks lived only to avenge his wife by bringing to justice the criminals who killer her. That is, until he met Mercedes de Dreux. Deeply moved by the warmth and yearning in her ginger-colored eyes, Rey let himself feel again. But beside his deepening passion for the golden Mercy was a fascination with a masked female bandit...an ebony-haired temptress whose kiss seared his memory with the enchanting vision of the fabled and elusive...

'''Santana Rose'''

File:SantanaRose.jpg

2008-09-01T21:20:26Z

Lovelysalome: Santana Rose by Olga Bicos, released in 1992.

Santana Rose by Olga Bicos, released in 1992.

What A Scoundrel Wants

2008-09-01T21:07:07Z

Lovelysalome: Added photo

[[Image:What_A_Scoundrel_Wants.jpg|thumb|By Carrie Lofty]]{{DEFAULTSORT:What a Scoundrel Wants}}[[Category:2008 Releases]] [[Category:Historical]] [[Category:Medieval]][[Category:Book Trailers]][[Category:Robin Hood]]
* '''Author''': [[Carrie Lofty]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Kensington]]
* '''Year''': 2008
* '''Line''': [[Zebra]] Debut
* '''Setting''': Nottinghamshire, England, 1199

==Book Description==
In this dazzling, original tale, Carrie Lofty imagines a new chapter in the well-loved Robin Hood fable. Meet Robin's rakish nephew, Will Scarlet, a man whose talents with the sword and the ladies are legendary--until his desire for one woman changes everything...

'''A PASSIONATE LOVER''' A swordsman for the Sheriff of Nottingham, Will Scarlet has finally emerged from his famous uncle's shadow. But when he's unwittingly drawn into a bloody battle between the Sheriff and a nobleman, it's impossible to tell friend from foe. A woman's screams lead Will straight into the carnage to save her--but the ravishing young lady is not the helpless maid she appears to be...

'''AN AMOROUS LADY''' Meg of Keyworth lost her sight to illness years ago, but that hasn't stopped her mission to save her imprisoned sister, who's been arrested by none other than Will Scarlet. Meg wants to hate Will for betraying her family, but he sparks heated desire in her heart--a desire that only he can satisfy. Meg is lovely and loving, and bedding her is sensual bliss. To please her in every way is what he wants most...for Will knows he will cherish her forever....

==Reviews==
"Readers will delight in this inventive foray into a legendary place, with characters both familiar and original. Carrie Lofty depicts Will Scarlet as a passionate adventurer, redeemed by the love of a good woman."
-- [[Susan Wiggs]], ''New York Times'' Bestselling Author of ''[[Dockside]]''

"A clever imagining of characters we thought we knew. I thoroughly enjoyed it."
-- [[Jo Goodman]], ''USA Today'' Bestselling Author of ''[[If His Kiss Is Wicked]]''

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.carrielofty.com/WaSW.html ''What a Scoundrel Wants''] - Excerpt and trailer available through Carrie Lofty's website

File:What A Scoundrel Wants.jpg

2008-09-01T21:04:51Z

Lovelysalome: Cover of WHAT A SCOUNDREL WANTS by Carrie Lofty, a December 2008 release from Kensington Zebra Debut

Cover of WHAT A SCOUNDREL WANTS by Carrie Lofty, a December 2008 release from Kensington Zebra Debut

Carrie Lofty

2008-09-01T20:58:34Z

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[[Image:Carrie_Lofty.jpg|thumb|Author Carrie Lofty]][[Category:Authors - L]]
== Biography ==
[[Carrie Lofty]] was born in California, raised in the Midwest, and found the love of her life in England. She and her husband, Keven, have been married for eleven years, and they have two daughters. After completing her BA in English and history from Bowling Green State University, Carrie earned her MA in history from Ohio State University with a thesis on Old West outlaws and the impact of legend on society.

Her time travel short story "[[Sundial]]," set in 1958 Italy, won [[The Wild Rose Press]]'s "Through the Garden Gate" contest in 2007, and was praised as "inventive" (Dear Author) and "shattering" (Nights & Weekends). The story went on to become a #1 bestseller for The Wild Rose Press.

[[What a Scoundrel Wants]], the hot, swashbuckling tale of Will Scarlet and his dangerous lady love, is a December 2008 release from [[Kensington]] Zebra Debut. New York Times bestselling author [[Susan Wiggs]] wrote, "Readers will delight in this inventive foray into a legendary place."

The Castilian-set sequel, Scoundrel's Kiss, featuring a slave-turned-warrior monk and an opium addict, will follow in 2009.

== Short Stories ==
* [[Sundial|''"Sundial"'']] - December 2007, [[The Wild Rose Press]]

== Books ==
* [[What a Scoundrel Wants|''What a Scoundrel Wants'']] - December 2008, [[Zebra]] Debut
* Scoundrel's Kiss - December 2009, [[Zebra]] Debut

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.carrielofty.com/ Carrie Lofty] - Official website
* [http://unusualhistoricals.blogspot.com Unusual Historicals] - A multi-author blog devoted to historical romances set in unusual times and places

Carrie Lofty

2008-09-01T20:57:12Z

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Carrie Lofty

2008-09-01T20:56:59Z

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[[Image:Carrie_Lofty.jpg|thumb|Author Carrie Lofty]][[Category:Authors - L]]
== Biography ==
[[Carrie Lofty]] was born in California, raised in the Midwest, found the love of her life in England. She and her husband, Keven, have been married for eleven years, and they have two daughters. After completing her BA in English and history from Bowling Green State University, Carrie earned her MA in history from Ohio State University with a thesis on Old West outlaws and the impact of legend on society.

Her time travel short story "[[Sundial]]," set in 1958 Italy, won [[The Wild Rose Press]]'s "Through the Garden Gate" contest in 2007, and was praised as "inventive" (Dear Author) and "shattering" (Nights & Weekends). The story went on to become a #1 bestseller for The Wild Rose Press.

[[What a Scoundrel Wants]], the hot, swashbuckling tale of Will Scarlet and his dangerous lady love, is a December 2008 release from [[Kensington]] Zebra Debut. New York Times bestselling author [[Susan Wiggs]] wrote, "Readers will delight in this inventive foray into a legendary place."

The Castilian-set sequel, Scoundrel's Kiss, featuring a slave-turned-warrior monk and an opium addict, will follow in 2009.

== Short Stories ==
* [[Sundial|''"Sundial"'']] - December 2007, [[The Wild Rose Press]]

== Books ==
* [[What a Scoundrel Wants|''What a Scoundrel Wants'']] - December 2008, [[Zebra]] Debut
* Scoundrel's Kiss - December 2009, [[Zebra]] Debut

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.carrielofty.com/ Carrie Lofty] - Official website

Carrie Lofty

2008-09-01T20:56:20Z

Lovelysalome: /* Biography */

[[Image:Carrie_Lofty.jpg|thumb|Author Carrie Lofty]][[Category:Authors - L]]
== Biography ==
[[Carrie Lofty]] was born in California, raised in the Midwest, found the love of her life in England. She and her husband, Keven, have been married for eleven years, and they have two daughters. After completing her BA in English and history from Bowling Green State University, Carrie earned her MA in history from Ohio State University with a thesis on Old West outlaws and the impact of legend on society.

Her time travel short story [[Sundial]], set in 1958 Italy, won [[The Wild Rose Press]]'s "Through the Garden Gate" contest in 2007, and was praised as "inventive" (Dear Author) and "shattering" (Nights & Weekends). The story went on to become a #1 bestseller for The Wild Rose Press.

''What a Scoundrel Wants'', the hot, swashbuckling tale of Will Scarlet and his dangerous lady love, is a December 2008 release from [[Kensington]] Zebra Debut. New York Times bestselling author [[Susan Wiggs]] wrote, "Readers will delight in this inventive foray into a legendary place."

The Castilian-set sequel, Scoundrel's Kiss, featuring a slave-turned-warrior monk and an opium addict, will follow in 2009.

== Short Stories ==
* [[Sundial|''"Sundial"'']] - December 2007, [[The Wild Rose Press]]

== Books ==
* [[What a Scoundrel Wants|''What a Scoundrel Wants'']] - December 2008, [[Zebra]] Debut
* Scoundrel's Kiss - December 2009, [[Zebra]] Debut

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.carrielofty.com/ Carrie Lofty] - Official website