If you’re like me, you like to see what new single title will be out this year from Nora.  She’s such a phenomenon!  So many books, so little time!  And this year’s single title is THE SEARCH.  It sounds most intriguing.  The cover isn’t really that sexy, but it’s mysterious enough.

Check out the blurb:

To most people, Fiona Bristow seems to have an idyllic life-a quaint house on an island off Seattle’s coast, a thriving dog-training school, and a challenging volunteer job performing canine search and rescues. Not to mention her three intensely loyal Labs. But Fiona got to this point by surviving a nightmare…

Several years ago, Fiona was the only survivor of the Red Scarf serial killer, who shot and killed Fiona’s cop fiancé and his K-9 partner.

On Orcas Island, Fiona found the peace and solitude she needed to rebuild her life. But all that changes on the day Simon Doyle barrels up her drive, desperate for her help. He’s the reluctant owner of an out-of-control puppy, foisted upon him by his mother. Jaws has eaten through Simon’s house, and he’s at his wit’s end.

To Fiona, Jaws is nothing she can’t handle. Simon, however, is another matter. A newcomer to Orcas, he’s a rugged and in-tensely private artist, known for the exquisite furniture he creates from wood. Simon never wanted a puppy-and he most definitely doesn’t want a woman. Besides, the lanky redhead is not his type. But tell that to his hormones.

As Fiona embarks on training Jaws, and Simon begins to appreciate both dog and trainer, the past tears back into Fiona’s life. A copycat killer has emerged out of the shadows, a man whose bloodlust has been channeled by a master with one motive: to reclaim the woman who slipped out of his hands…

Though I’m not totally sure why I did it.  Call me a glutton for punishment.  I just can’t help watching a Nora book-into-movie.  The thing is I thought LeAnne Rimes stunk.  She is pretty enough, but the acting wasn’t that great.  And frankly, I kept waiting for her to break into song.  But the hero is cute and I like the story well enough.  Too bad someone besides these B rated stars won’t agree to take less money and REALLY bring the characters to life.  Oh, well.  Here’s to hoping the next ones are better…and that there will be more!

The first book, Vision in White gave Mac’s story. The second book, Bed of Roses (just released in late October) is Emma’s tale. And Savor the Moment is Laurel’s savory journey into love that is out in just over two months (April 2010).

That will leave Parker’s story.  I finally know what they will call it!  Happy Ever After  and it will be out November 2010.  I’m speculating here, but I’m fairly sure she’ll end up with the mechanic.  What do you think?

And have you to tell me what you think of the cover.  The one on the site for so long was an international one.

Don’t forget if you order from Amazon you can get the price guarantee.  I preordered last November and the lowest price has been less an $9 for it.  It’s worth the money so I’m excited to get it much cheaper!

Nora’s High Noon is definitely going under the heading of one of my favorites. While the made for tv movie wasn’t really all that I’d hoped, the book itself was fabulous! If you haven’t read it, I won’t spoil it for you but I’d recommend you do. It’s exciting, chilling and definitely romantic. There seems to be something about the way the men Nora write being soft and unyielding at the same time. It’s amazing how she strikes the right balance between Beta and Alpha men.

The next installment in Nora’s new series, The Bride Quartet, is due out in late April, early May 2010. Savor the Moment is up next and is the third book in the series.

The first book, Vision in White gave Mac’s story. The second book, Bed of Roses (just released in late October) is Emma’s tale. And Savor the Moment is Laurel’s savory journey into love. That will leave Parker’s next and I can’t wait to see what they call it. Though I am fairly sure she’ll end up with the mechanic.

The international/import cover is out so I thought I’d share how pretty it was and the blurb I found:

Childhood friends Mackensie, Parker, Laurel and Emmaline have formed a very successful wedding-planning business together but, despite helping thousands of happy couples organize the biggest day of their lives, all four women are unlucky in love. Chef Laurel McBane has worked hard all her life to secure her dream — to be an award-winning baker. Now, her wedding cakes are as close as anyone can get to edible perfection — stunning creations that complement Mac’s beautiful photographs and Emmaline’s floral bouquets. Because Laurel has worked so hard to overcome her tough upbringing, she is wary about letting anything, or anyone, get in the way of her work. But a slowly simmering chemistry with Parker’s brother Del has suddenly become too hot to ignore …

Man, I can’t wait for next Spring!

I can’t believe it’s finally here! I have it in hand, but I’m not sure when I’ll get the chance to read it. If anyone already has, I’d love to know how it compares to the first book. I tend to think each one of her books in a trilogy or series get better. I wonder if it’s because we get to know the characters more with each one and tend to enjoy them or if she just saves the best for last usually.

Also, have you noticed how many older books keep getting reprinted? I keep seeing some that I haven’t heard of…which for me is unusual. I’m planning a massive update soon. Though I have to admit I am thinking of handing the site over to a friend to handle. I just can’t keep up with my personal businesses, writing, and my love of reading. And my friend that helped with the design and graphics for the site is really awesome with these things…and loves to read Nora as much as I do. I think the next step will be to see if she wants to handle it…either way the site will stay up.