
Rather than be forced to marry the elderly Earl of Oster, Lady Henrietta Hadley ran away. To escape her guardian she joined a gypsy caravan. But she had no idea how tempting Lucien Vaslav, the mysterious and handsome gypsy king could be—nor that he was traveling toward his own arranged marriage. Historical Romance by Sandra Madden; originally published by Zebra Precious Gems

Kate Ketterling, one of a strolling players troupe, has Archie Islington, Viscount Barrington, take her to Astley’s Amphitheater to meet the star, Phillipe Ducant. They learn that Angelique de la Reina has been found dead—and Bow Street will decide her horse is to blame. Kate instead considers all the other suspects—and refuses to be intimidated when more people are attacked. Regency Mystery/Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Five Star and second of the Kate Ketterling mysteries

When Dina Pappas’s ex-husband dies in a car crash, his secrets come to light. And Dina is suspected of being his accomplice in crime. Determined to clear her name, she reluctantly teams up with Ran Constantine. They follow a trail of puzzling clues that finally leads them to Greece. Will they find answers or more questions? Contemporary Romantic Suspense by Freda Vasilopoulos writing as Tina Vasilos; originally published by Harlequin Intrigue

Graine Seaton impersonates Evelyn Adams because she wants to survive. Her new identity comes with a fortune, and betrothal to a man of letters. Graine doesn’t count on falling in love with Saville Lamartine, the master of Rushford House, nor does she envisage opposing the slave trade from which her fortune came. When her pretence is exposed and her life is under threat, will Saville come to her rescue? Georgian Historical Romance by Janet Woods; originally published by Robert Hale [UK]

Dairy farmer Ruth Willmarth struggles with a mad cow plague, a squatter family of volatile Irish Travellers, a beautiful runaway woman--and Murder. According to Kirkus Reviews: “The masterfully evoked terror of Mad Cow makes Ruth's fifth her most sharply focused yet.” Mystery by Nancy Means Wright; originally published by St. Martin’s Minotaur