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Honor
of a Hunter
The Seekers, Book 6
Harlequin Intrigue
November 2007
ISBN 978-0-373-69295-8
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For the
girl who has everything
He's the one thing she can't buy
Noah
Kingsley is the best agent available to solve the problem, but he isn't
for sale. Not even to heiress Faith Byrne, who's used to getting her
way. But when a stalker's obsession grows dangerous, Noah answers the
call of duty—and once this Seeker takes on a job, he doesn't follow the
rules . Soon the stakes raise to uncontrollable heights, and Noah is
caught in a game where anything and everything is fair play.
"Kurtz weaves a terrifying story that escalates to a dramatic—and
surprising—climax."
— Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
Honor of a Hunter is a finalist in the
Colorado Award of Excellence!
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Noah’s Orzo-Rice Pilaf Recipe
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Spirit of a Hunter
The Seekers, Book 5
Harlequin Intrigue
July 2007
ISBN 0-373-69271-4
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A LOST
BOY CAUGHT IN THE COLD.
A MOTHER WITH NOWHERE TO TURN.
A SOLDIER WITH NOWHERE TO GO.
When Nora
Camden’s son is kidnapped, Sabriel Mercer is the one person she can
depend on. Rescuing Scotty Camden renews Sabriel's purpose, and leads
him deep into the White Mountains of New Hampshire where, long ago, he'd
become a man. The tyrannical Colonel will do anything for sole custody
of his heir, and the mercenaries he's dispatched to track Nora and
Sabriel before they find Scotty are even more dangerous than the
unforgiving terrain. Sabriel will have to put his Rangers skills to the
test if mother and son are to be reunited, but can even that put his
restless soul at ease?
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Sabriel's Energy Bar Recipe
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Pull of the Moon
Harlequin Intrigue
December 2006
ISBN 0-373-22960-7
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Powerful...
And the only man with the power to satisfy one woman's questions... and
every desire.
The
Meadows heiress was kidnapped 25 years ago. Vanished by moonlight. And
CEO Nicolas Galloway was the last to see her. So when TV segment
producer Valerie Zea arrived at Moongate mansion to dig up new dirt,
Nick was there to watch her every move. His smoldering eyes didn't miss
much--especially her uncanny resemblance to the missing girl...
Now
someone was stopping at nothing to ensure the real story remained
buried--and that meant ending Valerie's probing questions. But the
biggest question of all was the tall, dark and mysterious Mr. Galloway.
Could Valerie get him to open up before the opportunity to expose the
truth disappeared?
“Pull of
the Moon is a great missing-person story.”
— Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
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Get the recipe for Valerie's Favorite Birthday Cake
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Detour
Silhouette Bombshell
August 2006
ISBN 0-373-51418-2
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When life throws P.I. Sierra Martindale a curve, she's forced to
detour her life's plan. Haunted by her donor, who fears an
engineering mistake she made is causing stealth fighters to drop out
of the sky killing pilots, Sierra must risk her second chance at
life to track down what went wrong. Truth and lies tangle in a
web of greed and death, leading deep into the heart of danger.
"The mystery is exceptionally well done."
— CK2S Kwips & Kritiques
"With its interesting premise and realistic
characters, Detour is a keeper."
— Jennifer Bishop, Romance Reviews Today
Order a copy from Author, Author! and get a bookplate signed by Sylvie
with the book!
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Ms. Longshot
THE IT GIRLS
Silhouette Bombshell #70
December 2005
ISBN 0-373-51384-4
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THE IT GIRLS
They’re rich, fabulous…and dangerously underestimated.
IT GIRL: Alexa Cheltingham
MISSION: Riches-to-rags undercover—pose as a grubby groom to stop
a high-stakes horse killer, and protect the Mayor of New York’s
show-jumping daughter.
A Cheltingham shoveling horse manure—what would Mother think? That was
my first reaction when the Gotham Rose spy ring handed me this
assignment. But the country’s top show horses are dying in a rash
of drug overdoses and suspicious fires, and the Roses trust me to catch
the killer. And I’m not going to let some old leg injury stand in
my way, not by a longshot. So now it’s mucking stables one day;
attending a charity ball the next. Speaking of the ball, I’d love
to have charmer Ross Hardel for my date…too bad he’s my prime suspect.
"Dick Francis fans will enjoy this deep look at show jumping
that serves as the anchor to the investigative romantic suspense
thriller [and] take this fine tale to the pari-mutuel window." — Harriet
Klausner, The Best Reviews.com
"Bombshell readers will like this unusual but well-written novel."
— Jeri Neal
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Pride of a Hunter
by Sylvie Kurtz
The Seekers, Book 4
Harlequin Intrigue #872
September 2005
ISBN: 0-373-22872-4
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Since her
husband's tragic death, sniper turned soccer mom Lucinda Taylor has
worked hard to make a quiet, small-town life for herself and her son.
Then Dominic Skyralov knocks on her door and her secret past catches up
with her. And all that stands between death and the people she loves
most is one bullet.
"Watching Sylvie Kurtz's battle-scarred couple journey
from best friends to lovers makes for an absorbing romance. Great
sexual tension adds spice, and a clever con game adds suspense."
— Romantic Times BOOKClub Magazine
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Eye
of a Hunter
The Seekers, Book 3
Harlequin Intrigue #866
August 2005
ISBN 0-373-22866-X
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Protecting her was his job...
In the click of a shutter, heiress Abrielle Holbrook's life changed forever
when she captured her father's murder on film. But trying to stay alive
long enough to testify against his ruthless partner brought her face-to-face
with the past.
Loving her was his life's mission...
Gray Reed—Abbie's childhood pal from Echo Falls—looked as brave and as
handsome as she remembered. Now, with an assassin licking at their heels,
dodging bullets almost seemed safer than facing the feelings stirred up by
seeing each other again.
The Seekers — These men are dedicated to truth, justice and protecting the
women they love.
"A well-developed plot and a highly emotional
story."
— Romantic Times BOOKClub Magazine
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PERSONAL ENEMY
Silhouette Bombshell #29
February 2005
ISBN 0-373-51343-7
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Witnessing her parents' murder when
she was six imbued Adria Caskey with a deep sense of insecurity. To help rebuild her
confidence, her grandfather taught her his secret art of self-defense and molded her into
an elite executive protector. On his deathbed, her grandfather wrought a promise of
revenge from Adria. She is to crumble the empire Peter Dragon built with her
parents' blood money. But to keep her promise, Adria will first have to protect her
personal enemy from an unseen threat.
"The story is fast-paced starring realistic characters, especially
Adria and Peter. Romantic thriller readers will appreciate this tense
tale." — Harriet Klausner, The Best Reviews.com
"Personal Enemy is an excellent read from beginning to end."
— Marilyn Heyman, Romance Reviews Today
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A ROSE AT MIDNIGHT
Eclipse
Harlequin Intrigue #822
January 2005
ISBN 0-373-22822-8
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Wanting to discover her roots,
Christiane Lawrence travels three thousand miles with her daughter to her mother's
childhood home in Quebec City. There she expects to heal the wounds of sorrow. Instead she
finds herself caught in a tug-of-war between Daniel Moreau, the lover she thought was
dead, and a madman's obsession. Can Christi and Daniel trust their hearts in time to save
their souls?
"Sylvie Kurtz skillfully
manipulates the elements of the gothic genre to deliver an appealing mix
of rocky romance, dark deeds and chilling surprises."
— Romantic Times BOOKClub Magazine
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MASK OF A HUNTER
The Seekers, Book 2
Harlequin Intrigue #773
May 2004
ISBN 0-373-22773-6
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THE MAN BEHIND THE MASK . .
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Haunted by the demons of his past, hardened Seeker Ace Esteleone was
the man least likely to mix business with pleasure. But the reckless behavior of the
book-smart beauty he’d sworn to protect was threatening to ruin his investigation,
and pretending to be her lover was the only way to keep them both safe.
Desperate to find her missing sister, Aurora Cates hadn’t
counted on being dragged into the arms of the dark, unpredictable hunter. The
passionate kisses meant for show soon shook them to the core—and led Ace to tell her
his deepest secret. But when his cover was blown, Aurora was put right in the line of fire
. . . .
THE SEEKERS: These men are dedicated to truth,
justice...and protecting the women they love.
"Street-smarts and book-smarts collide and the
sparks that fly ignite incredible passion between the main characters. The action
pulled the story along seamlessly and provided just the right amount of suspense. Mask
of a Hunter is a great read for any Intrigue fan."
— Nicole Hulst, CataRomance Reviews
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HEART OF A HUNTER
The Seekers, Book 1
Harlequin Intrigue #767
April 2004
ISBN 0-373-22767-1
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THE HUNTER BECOMES PREY . . .
U.S. Marshal Sebastian Falconer was a workaholic, dedicated to
catching dangerous fugitives. But when his wife became the victim of a vengeful
escaped felon who has vowed to destroy Sebastian, he knew he could no longer protect his
beloved Olivia from the dark side of his job.
Olivia's amnesia made her wary of the raven-haired man who called
himself her husband. Was she attracted to the handsome stranger because of a need
for security or a true calling of her heart? She joined in the search for her
attacker, proving she wasn't as fragile as Sebastian had once thought. But could he
let go of his need for control before danger struck again?
THE SEEKERS: These men are dedicated to truth,
justice...and protecting the women they love.
"This kick-butt action adventure romantic
suspense had me devouring each and every page. I was obsessed to know how this book
would end and boy this book did not disappoint in the least."
— Kathy Boswell, The Best
Reviews
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UNDER LOCK AND
KEY
Harlequin Intrigue® #712
ISBN: 0-373-22712-4
May 2003
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SHACKLED HEART...
On a stormy Texas night, Tyler Blackwell awoke from a car crash to
find himself in a castle dungeon, bound under lock and key by an ephemeral jailer with
haunting eyes and skin that begged for a man's touch. Mysterious Melissa
Carnes—the woman Tyler was sent undercover to defend from a deadly enemy intent on
destroying her life—was more tempting to Tyler than any assignment. But could
Tyler penetrate the cold stone wall Melissa had built around her heart before the past
emerged like a grim reaper to sentence them both to life terms...?
"Under Lock and Key has all the
elements of a thrilling, classic romantic suspense—a dark castle, an incredible hero,
a heroine whose courage is tested, tension and a twist ending."
— Romantic Times BOOKClub Magazine
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RED THUNDER
RECKONING
"Flesh & Blood, Book 2"
Harlequin Intrigue #657
April 2002
ISBN 0-373-24657-8
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By the banks of the Red Thunder
River, blood runs thicker than water.
Every man has his day of reckoning...
With a new face and a new life, Kevin Ransom vowed never to return
to the small Texas town where an impulse of anger had destroyed him body and soul.
But he never dreamed his actions that day on the Red
Thunder River had led a madman to keep the woman he loved in a drugged state, trapped as a
prisoner in her own body. Kevin had caused Ellen Paxton enough pain, but for her
sake he had to go back to make things right, especially when he found out that she and her
horse rescue ranch were in grave danger. He would keep his identity hidden....
But could he hide the love still in his heart?
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Excerpt
"An imperfect hero, a heroine on the mend, and a uniquely
frightening plot twist make Sylvie Kurtz's Intrigue first rate."
— Romantic Times BOOKClub Magazine, Top Pick,
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for Best Harlequin Intrigue
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REMEMBERING RED
THUNDER
"Flesh & Blood, Book 1"
Harlequin Intrigue #653
March 2002
ISBN 0-373-22653-5
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By the banks of the Red Thunder
River,
blood runs thicker than water.
Married to a stranger
One steamy afternoon when the setting sun bled the
raging Red Thunder River red, Texas sheriff Chance Conover forgot who he was. A
trauma from fifteen years ago resurfaced in his mind, creating muddy images of murder that
stirred whirlpools of horror. Worst of all, Chance couldn't remember the beautiful
woman who claimed to be his wife. Traveling back up the river to confront his past and the
danger that surely awaited him was the only way this lawman knew to protect the woman who
loved him. But would Taryn's kisses help him remember the life he'd lost in time to
save the one he'd found?
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"From the opening prologue to the last page, Sylvie Kurtz's Remembering
Red Thunder grabs reader attention with a mystery that slowly unravels."
— Romantic Times BOOKClub Magazine, Top Pick,
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A LITTLE
CHRISTMAS MAGIC
Silhouette Special Edition #1438
December 2001
ISBN 0-373-24438-X
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DO NOT DISTURB! Logan Ward needed
solitude, not the holiday cheer of a petite blond angel and her too-cute son. But
soon he was listening fo Beth Lannigen's knock at his door. Around mother and child,
Logan felt like the hero he'd once been called—and that was dangerous for a man whose
heart was slowly coming out of hiding....
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"In a Frank Capra-esque fashion, Sylvie Kurtz gifts readers
with a wonderful holiday story filled with faith, hope, forgiveness and tons of
love."
— Romantic Times BOOKClub Magazine, Top Pick,
4 ½ stars
"Ms. Kurtz's story is filled with pure magic
and by the end of the book, I was under the spell of her wonderful writing."
—The Word on Romance |
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ALYSSA AGAIN
Harlequin Intrigue #600
January 2000
ISBN 0-373-22600-4
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| She'd assumed her twin's identity, faked an engagement
to a man she hardly knew. But only by becoming Alyssa could
Brooke Snowden view life through her long-lost sister's eyes...to find the person who
wanted Alyssa dead. The deception, she knew, was fraught with risk, but Brooke
hadn't anticipated her dangerous attraction to the one man forbidden to her...
It was Jack Chessman's duty as a cop to protect Brooke, and his debt
of honor to her twin. But while his regard for Alyssa had never gone beyond
brotherly affection, his feelings for pretend fiancée Brooke were of the forever kind.
But first, he had to keep her alive....
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"Alyssa Again is an unexpected gem. Seldom does
the genre romance mix so successfully with intrigue to weave a tale that will hold one's
attention captivated by both romance and danger."
— wordweaving.com
"Alyssa Again is a quick-paced,
mesmerizing story."
—The Romance Readers Connection |
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BLACKMAILED BRIDE
Harlequin Intrigue
July 2000
ISBN 0-373-22575-X
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| In a dark and isolated mansion, he made her an
outrageous offer... Dr. Jonas Shades needed someone to play
his wife in order to secure the funds required for his critical research. Cathlynn
O'Connell was the perfect candidate. Except with time running short, he had no
choice but to blackmail his bride...
Each day spent in Jonas's fortress of a home brought Cathlynn one
step deeper into the dangerous mystery surrounding his life. And each minute spent
in his passionate embrace brought her one step closer to losing control. Her life
was on the line, but what Cathlynn really feared was losing her heart...to the husband she
hardly knew.
"Sylvie Kurtz has once again penned a first-rate thriller. Expert plotting,
twists and turns, and even a few red herrings along the way keeps the reader guessing up
to the final pages."
— Romance Communications
"The author weaves romance, suspense and
intrigue into this sensational story. Blackmailed Bride is a compelling story that
pulls you into the lives of the characters."
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Nominated for Best First
Category Romance
by Romantic Times
Booksellers' Best Award Finalist
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ONE TEXAS NIGHT
Harlequin Intrigue
August 1999
ISBN 0-373-22527-X
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| A storm of memories...
In
the midst of a Texas thunder storm, Melinda Amery witnesses her neighbor's murder and
relives a painful past. She wakes up in a jail cell, her memory fractured, facing
Lt. Grady Sloan's piercing gaze and probing questions. She won't take a trip down
memory lane—not for anyone. She's worked too hard to earn her quiet life.
All she wants is the peace of her garden and the routine of her catalog business.
But there's nowhere to hide from the determined lieutenant or the threat hovering
just out of reach. Not when someone wants to keep Melinda's past in the dark.
An awakening of the heart...
Grady can't afford to make another mistake, not if he wants to get
the promotion to Fargate's chief of police. With the town council breathing down his
nect for an arrest before the tourists flock to the Fall Festival, he must force Melinda
to remember what she needs to forget. And in her garden, where she buries all her
fears, he discovers how love can bloom.
"The author mixes romance and suspense with perfect aplomb
in a well-crafted tale."
— Library Journal
"Readers will be hooked from the first
paragraph.... One Texas Night is a can't-put-it-down book."
— Rendezvous
"It holds you captive...making the story a
winner."
— Romance Reviews
"Five stars . High caliber writing talent."
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SILVER SHADOWS
Leisure LoveSpell
May 1997
ISBN 0-505-52202-0
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One Woman— Dreams gone awry blur the present with a past not her own and send
Kyra Kirtland in search of balance in Park City, Utah—her birthplace. Only one
man seems to keep her grounded, and he broke her heart when he left her at the altar seven
years ago. One Man— Retired from service to his
country, Mac McKane is pressed into action again to prevent the deaths of hundreds of
people living on a mountain in danger of crumbling. Only one woman stands in his
way, and his love for her makes him vulnerable enough to jeopardize his mission.
One Mountain— Greed for Eaton Peak's silver riches turned
a man into an evil shadow bent on revenge—a silver shadow that now haunts its core.
Only one woman and one man can save it. But with so many secrets shadowing
the truth, do they stand a ghost of a chance of learning to work together and trust in
their love once more?
"Excellent! Spine tingling suspense keeps you riveted
to this paranormal contemporary." 4-1/2 Bells!!
— Bell, Book and Candle
"The plotting has so many unexpected facets it
keeps the tale propelling forward. This author is a genius at plotting and knows how
to keep her readers riding the high planes of excitement. Another must on my keeper shelf."
— Mary Thompson, Rendezvous
"Silver Shadows presents all the elements that
readers of romantic suspense desire: suspense, romance, a brooding hero, a forceful
heroine, and a figure of unbearable evil to be destroyed."
— Melinda Huges, Gothic Journal
"Silver Shadows is an excellent supernatural
romance that grips readers from the very first page to the last sentence of the book.
Sylvie Kurtz brings a freshness that will please fans of the sub-genre."
— Harriet Klausner, Affaire de Coeur
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BROKEN WINGS
Leisure LoveSpell
November 1996
ISBN 0-505-52149-0
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One Love. Two Dreams. Fifty
years separating them.
One last chance, that's all Colin Castle has to prove to his father
he isn't a total failure. But something goes wrong on what should have been a
routine check flight in his replica of a classic airplane, and the rugged pilot finds
himself contending with a slip in time—and a beautiful woman from yesterday who
threatens to forever haunt him.
One last hope, that's all Liesl Erhardt has to make good on a
promise to fulfill her murdered fiancé's dream. And the mysterious Colin with his
flying skills is an answer to her prayers. But this man from the future also brings
memories that disturb her days and torment her nights. Caught between past loyalty
and a love without a future, Liesl must decide if a dream in the present is worth the
price of another broken heart.
"A wonderful read. Sylvie Kurtz takes you back in time
and makes you believe in the power of love!"
Victoria Chancellor, bestselling author of Miracle
of Love
"Broken Wings is author Sylvie Kurtz's moving
and vivid time-travel tale that explores the tantalizing possibility of rectifying past
mistakes."
— Jill M. Smith, Romantic Times
"Broken Wings flew into my heart. I was
spellbound by this refreshingly different time travel.... You'll be suspended and
spinning toward the finish before you realize the flight is over. A combination of
excitement and intrigue keeps the audience breathless with emotion."
— Mary Thompson, Rendezvous |
