Tempted Again

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by  Linz Cathie

Praise for the novels of Cathie Linz
Luck Be a Lady
“You can always count on Cathie Linz to create a feisty, non-stereotypical
librarian in her stories…Linz has written another fast-paced romantic comedy
with just the right amount of heartfelt emotion.”
— Booklist (starred review)
“Filled with an assortment of odd yet engaging characters, this funny,
madcap adventure is lively, sweetly sexy entertainment that fans won’t want to
miss.”
—Library Journal
“If you’re looking for a book that will make you laugh out loud and allow
you to walk away feeling completely satisfied, then this is the perfect story for
you to pick up!”
—Night Owl Reviews (4 stars)
“Once again Cathie Linz gives us a character that just can’t be stereotyped.
Wisecracking, well-endowed and smart to boot, with Megan West she broke the
librarian mold. Luck Be a Lady is a fun romp filled with some bizarre, lovable,
quirky and endearing folks.”
—Fresh Fiction
Mad, Bad and Blonde
“For lighthearted contemporary romance, it’s hard to beat Linz. Filled with
believable characters and witty dialogue, her books never fail to entertain.”
—Booklist (starred review)
“Lively pacing, a pair of magnetic, thoroughly appealing protagonists and
well-defined secondary characters…make this sexy story sparkle with humor
and pizzazz, while great geographic and cultural Chicago detail, an intriguing
mystery and a dash of Romeo-and-Juliet add complexity.”
—Library Journal
Smart Girls Think Twice
“The brainy girl and hunky guy have never been so much fun. No need to
think twice about grabbing this book when you’re looking for pure
entertainment.”
—Susan Wiggs
“Readers will be captivated as they watch the introverted academic get in
touch with her inner warrior and realize her true potential. Funny and poignant
by turns, Linz’s latest is sure to charm.”
—Booklist (starred review)
“A prim heroine with a fiery core and a haunted, searching hero who thrives
on the rush of adrenaline join with an abundance of quirky characters to drive
the classic plot of this funny, spicy romance to a satisfying conclusion.
—Library Journal
Big Girls Don’t Cry
“The characters spring to life, and readers will be thrilled to find that
individuals from Linz’s earlier novels pop in and out like old friends. And kudos
to Linz for creating a heroine who looks and acts like a real woman.”
—Booklist (starred review)
“[A] sweetly charming, splendidly funny and supremely satisfying
contemporary romance.”
—Chicago Tribune
“Another keeper.”
—Contemporary Romance Writers
“A must-read. Top pick!”
—Romance Reader at Heart
Bad Girls Don’t
“Cathie Linz gives her beautifully matched protagonists lots of sexy
chemistry and some delightfully snappy dialogue, and the quirky cast of
secondary characters gives Bad Girls Don’t its irresistible charm.”
—Chicago Tribune
“Linz, known for her fast-paced, snappy romantic comedies, once again
sparkles in this heartwarming, funny tale. And her secondary characters…make
an already excellent story exceptional.”
—Booklist (starred review)
“Linz’s characterizations are absolutely wonderful. I fell in love with the
protagonists from the first page…It has always been a pleasure to read her
books, but I must say that this one is a fantastic novel!”
—Rendezvous
“Totally delightful.”
—Fresh Fiction
Good Girls Do
“Humor and warmth…Readers are going to love this!”
—Susan Elizabeth Phillips
“Cathie Linz is the author that readers of romantic comedy have been
waiting for. She knows how to do it—characters with depth, sharp dialogue and
a compelling story. The result is a charming, offbeat world, one you’ll hate to
leave.”
—Jayne Ann Krentz
“Sometimes even good girls need to take a walk on the wild side. Linz
deftly seasons her writing with her usual delectable wit, and the book’s quirky
cast of endearing secondary characters adds another measure of humor to this
sweetly sexy, fabulously fun contemporary romance.”
—Booklist (starred review)
“Sexy, sassy and graced with exceptional dialogue, this fast-paced story is
both hilarious and heartwarming, featuring wonderfully wacky secondary
characters and well-developed protagonists you will come to love.”
—Library Journal
“Lively and fun, and you won’t be able to put it down.”
—Fresh Fiction
Berkley Sensation Titles by Cathie Linz
GOOD GIRLS DO
BAD GIRLS DON’T
BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY
SMART GIRLS THINK TWICE
MAD, BAD AND BLONDE
LUCK BE A LADY
TEMPTED AGAIN
Tempted Again
Cathie Linz
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TEMPTED AGAIN
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This book is dedicated to the incredibly brave Andrea Markell, her
husband, Vic, and her kids, Katie and Victor, as well as all those affected by the
terrible tornadoes in the South and in Joplin, Missouri, in the spring of 2011. My
thoughts are with you all.
Special thanks go to Amy Alessio for her help regarding Young Adult
librarians. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to all you readers who have been there
for me over the years, as well as the hundreds of librarians and booksellers who
have given me your support. Please know how much I value each and every one
of you. You are simply the best!